Going, Going, Gone! The Friedman House by Arthur Dickey – Open Wednesday, August 28, 2024; 5:30pm-7pm

Photos Courtesy: OPENGATE Studio

Join Docomomo US/MN for a look inside this amazing home on the shores of Lake Cornelia in Edina, built in 1960 by the firm of Shifflet, Backstrom, Hutchison & Dickey.

Fans of Minnesota mid-century architecture will recognize design elements form other Arthur Dickey projects, as he was a prolific architect in (and longtime resident and booster of) the city of Edina.

In-Person (self-guided) Tour: Wednesday, August 28, 2024; 5:30pm-7:00pm

This is a FREE event, but registration required! Address will be provided upon registration.

Please note:  shoes will not be allowed inside the house. Please plan footwear accordingly– no shoes, no bare feet!

​See the Listing for the Friedman House Here

About the Architect: Arthur Dickey

Active in Minnesota from 1952 through the 1990's, Arthur Dickey was a prolific architect and helped shape Midwest Modernism through designs for schools, private homes, religious spaces, office and retail buildings, including the Friedman House (above).

Regular Docomomo US/MN event regulars will remember Arthur Dickey's work from the Star House, featured on the 2019 Fall Tour and the GGG for the Berman Residence in 2021. 

Interested in learning more? Please Join Docomomo US/MN board member, Bobak Ha'Eri, for a walk through some of Arthur Dickey's projects in Minnesota. This discussion was presented via Zoom. The recorded event is available below. 
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About This House:

Large house with fieldstone faced triple garage facing street; windows and sun-screens to rear overlooking Lake Cornelia (105 feet of shoreline on 0.7-acre lot). The entry is flanked by interesting, colored glass rectangular windows set into the fieldstone. Lots of original woodwork, tile and stone remain on the interior.

The grand entry showcases original brick, paneling as well as stonework. The owner's suite includes a large dressing closet with lake views and deck access. Large formal dining, library & living room. The walk-out lower has entertaining area, a wet bar with wood panels sourced from Malaysia as well as a self-contained unit complete with a kitchenette, living area, bedroom, and private bath. 
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Photos Courtesy: OPENGATE Studio

About Docomomo US/MN Series of Going, Going, Gone! Tours:

Docomomo US/MN seeks to highlight Mid-Century Modern properties across Minnesota as they become available for sale, or may be threatened by demolition. The Going, Going, Gone! series of home tours are pop-up events that attempt to connect sensitive modernist properties with good stewards for the next generation  of preservation and adaptation. If you are the owner of a midcentury home , a real estate agent or neighbor of a notable property – please let us know if there is a site that should be included on a future tour, or added to the MN Modern Registry!