Tapping History: Midcentury Modernism in the South Lake Minnetonka Area

421 3rd Street,Excelsior MN 55331

14 March, 2022

Description

An illustrated journey of mid-century architecture in the South Lake Minnetonka area Gain a new appreciation for midcentury modern architecture as Bobak Ha'Eri of Docomomo US MN demonstrates the history of the movement in the south Lake Minnetonka area. About DOCOMOMO: DOCOMOMO is the international working party for the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the modern movement. Docomomo US/MN is the Minnesota chapter of Docomomo US. For more information on the modern movement or DOCOMOMO please visit docomomo-us-mn.org Registration is required for this event. Doors open at 6:00 pm, presentation begins at 7:00 pm. Limited seating available. Seating is first come, first served. $5.00 suggested contribution at the door. Not an ELMHS member? Join or renew your membership here. Parking: FREE public parking is available in the lot behind the brewery. *Note there is no "member" ticket for this event. All tickets are general seating. Please note that masks are not, but are highly encouraged regardless of vaccination status. If you arrive without a mask and would like one, please let a volunteer know during check in and we will happily provide one to you at no cost. Founded in 1972, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society preserves the history of Lake Minnetonka and the communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay.  The Society’s Museum and Archives are free and open to the public, and hold a large collection of historical artifacts and documents. It regularly presents programs and publishes books on topics of local historical interest.