Minn Mod Fall Home Tour: Suburban Splendor. Presented by Docomomo US/MN.
Saturday, September 26, 2026. 12:30-3:30pm; Reception 3:30-5:30pm.
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Mark Z. Jones II House, 1963
The Docomomo US/MN Minn Mod Fall Home Tour returns to the Twin Cities on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This tour will be far-out! Modernist homes will be open across the western and southern suburbs. Pick your carpool buddies and pack the station wagon. We are going to see some Suburban Splendor... Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:30 - 5:30pm Tickets: Students: $15 Docomomo US/MN Members: $25 General Admission: $50 Early-Bird tickets for members of Docomomo US/MN on-sale now! General Admission tickets available: Friday, September 11 @9am |
Minn Mod Fall Home Tour Confirmed Locations –
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E. D. & Eveyln Posz Residence Norman Nagle, 1956-57
Bloomington Custom-built on nearly an acre of mature trees, this Usonian-inspired home retains an unusually complete collection of mid-century architectural features. The structure combines split-face concrete masonry, vertical cypress siding, solid ash paneling, parquet flooring, and a vaulted living room anchored by a sculptural suspended fireplace. Open staircases, built-in bench seating, multiple hearths, and generous window walls bring warmth and organic character to the interiors. Outside, broad rooflines, sheltered courtyards, and expansive decking strengthen the relationship between the residence and its wooded setting. |
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Neal Slate House Carl Graffunder, 1958
Bloomington Designed by prominent Twin Cities modernist Carl Graffunder, this residence retains an exceptionally rich collection of mid-century features, from its deep carport and vertical wood siding to exposed ceiling beams, masonry elements, and generous window walls. A sunken living room opens visually toward Nine Mile Park, while warm wood paneling, built-in storage, open stairways, and a focal fireplace give the layout a clear sense of continuity. Original owner Wallace “Wally” Neal Jr., president of W.E. Neal Slate Company and an active leader in the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, lived in the Graffunder-designed home for 61 years until 2019, contributing to the remarkable preservation of its architectural finishes. |
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Dr. Harold & Shellie Wexler Residence Leonard Parker, 1962
St. Louis Park Designed by renowned Minnesota architect Leonard Parker, this exceptional residence captures the essence of authentic mid-century modernism through dramatic scale, natural light, warm materials and a thoughtful connection between architecture and landscape. The main-level family room is the architectural centerpiece, soaring beneath a 17-foot ceiling and anchored by a striking wood-burning fireplace detailed in brick and copper. Four bedrooms are located upstairs, including the primary suite and two smaller decks. The lower level offers a family room with wet bar plus a rare original bomb shelter! Originally constructed for the family of Shellie and Dr. Harold Wexler, MD. Dr. Wexler was a physician specializing in internal medicine in the Twin Cities for 60 years, having served as Chief of Staff at Minneapolis' Mount Sinai Hospital, and taught at the University of Minnesota medical school, where he had an honorary Chair named for him. Both Shellie and Harold were leaders in the Twin Cities Jewish community. The house has only had two owners – the most recent sale was in 1978. |
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Mark Z. Jones II House Designer: Mark Z. Jones II, 1963
Minnetonka Originally built as the builder’s own home, this bent-rambler settles naturally into its wooded walkout site. Its low-pitched roof, wide overhanging eaves, fieldstone exterior, and bold double entry doors with center knobs give the house an unmistakable organic modern profile. Inside, the angled plan opens into a sweeping living space defined by vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a central fireplace crowned with a sculptural curved metal hood. Original craftsmanship carries throughout the interior, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling wood slat stair screen and a cantilevered patio projecting directly into the surrounding trees. |
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PoMo in Hopkins Streeter & Stinson, 1991
Hopkins This later modernist residence is defined by substantial masonry, oversized expanses of glass, and sculptural curves throughout the interior. Sunken living spaces, brick fireplace walls, a floating spiral stair, and strong sightlines to the pool and grounds carry forward a distinctly modernist vocabulary. Architecture, art, landscape, and entertaining feel inherently connected throughout the home, while remarkably preserved original materials make it especially compelling for admirers of modern residential design. Charles Stinson studied under Ralph Rapson at the U of M. Reception Location 3:30-5:30pm* A reception will be open for all tour attendees until 5:30pm in the back yard of this house. Join the Docomomo US/MN board, volunteers and fellow fans of Minnesota Modernism for refreshments and light bites to conclude the tour!
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