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Fall Tour Day 2022 – Twin Cities Modern: Vernacular, Spectacular! Saturday October 8, 2022.
12:30pm – 3:30pm; Reception until 4:15pm.

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​Docomomo US/MN is excited to return in-person​​ this year for Fall Tour Day!  October 8, 2022; 12:30pm – 3:30pm.

Join Docomomo US/MN as we explore midcentury homes in the Twin Cities metro; featuring houses designed by renowned MN architects and builders: Close Associates, Michael McGuire, Joe Michels, Richard Lundgren and others.

This year, Docomomo US/MN invites you to see six modernist homes across three neighborhoods: Normandale Park in Edina; Highland Park in St, Paul; and University Grove in Falcon Heights. This is a self-guided tour; transportation is on your own – or with a buddy or two! Tour locations and schedule details are below.

All tour homes open from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. Reception* open until 4:15pm

Face Covers and Shoe Covers Required Inside! Please Park on the Street.

As a courtesy to hosts and volunteers, all attendees are required to wear facemasks that completely cover nose and mouth, while inside the tour homes. Please also note that everyone be required to remove shoes or use provided shoe covers to enter the houses – plan your footwear accordingly! Photography may be restricted in some locations. On-street parking is available for all tour houses, though some walking and stair climbing will be required to access the properties.

Please contact us at [email protected] with accessibility questions.

Get Tickets for Twin Cities Modern: Vernacular, Spectacular!

Tickets are on sale now! Go to ​vernacular-spectacular.eventbrite.com to reserve your spot!

Fall Tour Day Locations:

Edina – Normandale Park

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​5301 Whiting Avenue
Richard Lundgren, 1964
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​5317 Whiting Avenue
Richard Lundgren, 1967

St. Paul – Highland Park

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​1041 Colby Street
Close Associates, 1960

University Grove

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1573 Northrup Street
Close Associates, 1951 & 1960; with Joe Michel additions, 1977 & 1995
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​2115 Folwell Avenue
Michael McGuire, 1970

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