Mid Mod Marvel: Positively Pristine Polivka. Sunday, January 25, 2026; 11am-1pm. Plymouth, Minnesota.
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Join Docomomo US/MN to tour a pristine time capsule, the John & Mary Jane Burger House, a home built in 1956 by architect John Polivka. This California coastal-style home sits on the shores of Gleason Lake, with direct access to the Luce Line State Trail. Low, sprawling, converging gable rooflines and deep overhanging eaves sit on a concrete masonry unit foundation, sited and oriented to maximize lake views and privacy. The interior has vaulted wooden ceilings and central limestone fireplaces. The current owner grew up visiting the home, and purchased it from the second owners in 2022. The house is furnished with impressive, period-appropriate Danish teak pieces, in addition to mid-century furnishings by notable designers that have been brought back to life with vibrant upholsteries. The art and objects in the house have also been painstakingly selected to accentuate the original character of the home. The John & Mary Jane Burger House is located off 9th Avenue North in Plymouth, close to the Wayzata border. In-Person (self-guided) Tour: Sunday, January 25, 2026; 11am-1pm Guests must choose an entry time upon registration: 11:00am 11:40am 12:20pm Transportation is on your own, or with a friend or two! Street parking is available on 9th Avenue North, with minivan shuttle service provided to the home. There is no onsite parking at the house. Plan to remove your shoes in order to preserve vintage carpets! General admission tickets: $10 Docomomo US/MN members: FREE (registration is required). To access free member tickets: please enter your member email address in the 'Promo Code' field of the Eventbrite ticket window. Members may add up to four tickets per registered email address. |
About Docomomo US/MN Series of Mid Mod Marvel Tours:
Docomomo US/MN seeks to highlight Mid-Century Modern properties across Minnesota that have been sensitively preserved or adapted for contemporary use.
The Mid Mod Marvel series of tours are pop-up events that showcase the stewards of Modernism in the present day – the efforts of homeowners, architects, designers and builders to shepherd modern design into our new century.
The Mid Mod Marvel series of tours are pop-up events that showcase the stewards of Modernism in the present day – the efforts of homeowners, architects, designers and builders to shepherd modern design into our new century.
