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Join Docomomo US/MN for a walking tour of some of Downtown Minneapolis’ modernist outdoor spaces. Registration is free a...
10/07/2026

Join Docomomo US/MN for a walking tour of some of Downtown Minneapolis’ modernist outdoor spaces. Registration is free and open to all.

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We will begin at Peavey Plaza, M. Paul Friedberg’s 1975 “marvel of modernism” sunken plaza and amphitheater, renovatedin 2019. We’ll then stroll along the Loring Greenway, also designed by M. Paul Friedberg, opened in 1979. Arriving at Loring Park, we will be greeted by Robert Woodward & Phill Taranto’s Berger (Dandelion) Fountain completed in 1975 – currently slated for renovation. Crossing Loring Park, Siah Armajani’s 1988 Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge will bring us to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center (Edward Larrabe Barnes, 1971) and notable former location of Ralph Rapson’s Guthrie Theater.

Part of the Docomomo US National Tour Day 2026 with events across the country focused on the 2026 Advocacy Theme of Recreation and Play, we will discuss how modernist landscapes in Minneapolis connect to the city’s renowned network of green spaces, supporting an active and playful population.

09/25/2026

Another incredible home on the Minn Mod Tour tomorrow! E. D. & Evelyn Posz Residence, 1957. Custom-built on nearly an acre of mature trees, this Usonian-inspired home retains an unusually complete collection of mid-century architectural features.

06/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Docomomo US/MN for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Lost Chairs this past weekend. We were delighted to see such a strong turnout and enthusiastic engagement from our members, friends, and the design community.

A special thank you to Eric Vogel for his inspiring and insightful presentation. Eric’s scholarship, storytelling, and passion for Frank Lloyd Wright’s furniture designs brought these remarkable lost chairs to life and gave us a deeper appreciation for this fascinating chapter of architectural history.

We are also deeply grateful to Aidan O’Connor and the Goldstein Museum of Design Goldstein Museum of Design for their partnership and collaboration in making this program possible. Docomomo US/MN greatly values the opportunity to work together to share stories of modern design and preservation with our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and helped make the event such a success. We look forward to seeing you at future Docomomo US/MN programs!

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Please join Docomomo US/MN for a Mod Mixer celebrating our 15th Anniversary as a chapter. Come wish us a happy birthday,...
06/05/2026

Please join Docomomo US/MN for a Mod Mixer celebrating our 15th Anniversary as a chapter. Come wish us a happy birthday, and check out all the fun furnishings that Danish Teak Classics have to offer!

Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the DTC warehouse space that is full of classic MCM pieces awaiting their refurbishment and new life!

Plus – something exciting for the first 75 attendees: a 15th anniversary collectible!

And it wouldn’t be a Mod Mixer without a raffle – Docomomo US/MN Members at the event will receive one free raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each, or 5 for $20.

Come raise a glass, and enjoy chef-prepared nibbles, both savory and sweet.

Added bonus! A15% discount on all items in the Danish Teak Classics showroom during the Mod Mixer.

Free to attend – please RSVP via Eventbrite!

Mid Mod Marvel: Techbuilt House. Wednesday, May 20, 2026; 4-6pm. Arden Hills.Join Docomomo US/MN to tour a MN Techbuilt ...
05/19/2026

Mid Mod Marvel: Techbuilt House. Wednesday, May 20, 2026; 4-6pm. Arden Hills.

Join Docomomo US/MN to tour a MN Techbuilt House built in 1956.

Techbuilt homes were designed by New England architect Carl Koch to help alleviate the post WWII housing shortage by developing a way to quickly and easily assemble the houses using pre-made components. The parts were interchangeable to give the buyer a house that met their needs and taste and that worked for the specific site.

Tucked into a unique lake-community neighborhood, the house features original Geneva metal cabinets, and an open floor plan. The home offers association beach access to Lake Johnanna, and is currently for sale.

In-Person (self-guided) Tour: Wednesday, May 20, 2026; 4-6pm.

Registration / Ticket Link in Bio

Photos Courtesy Homecoming Photography / Re/Max Results and the Liz Johnson Group

Join Docomomo US/MN on Saturday, May 2 for a day celebrating and showcasing Modernism in Southern Minnesota.Tickets now ...
04/07/2026

Join Docomomo US/MN on Saturday, May 2 for a day celebrating and showcasing Modernism in Southern Minnesota.

Tickets now on sale via Eventbrite! Link in bio.

Docomomo US/MN is excited for our inaugural regional bus tour, heading to Mankato + St. Peter. Get ready for an action-packed day, touring seven Modernist homes and a Modernist church. 

The motor coach will depart promptly at 8:00am from the Ridgedale Library, where you will be greeted with coffee + Cardigan Donuts. Tickets also include a picnic lunch and a reception with refreshments and light bites at the last stop.

Tickets:
Docomomo US/MN Members: $135
General Admission: $160

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Docomomo US/MN is collaborating with the Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) on Thursday, April 9 for a presentation...
04/07/2026

Docomomo US/MN is collaborating with the Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) on Thursday, April 9 for a presentation about the development of midcentury commercial architecture in Golden Valley and how the arrival of commerce and industry helped transform Golden Valley from village to city to a formidable first-ring suburb of the Twin Cities.

Along with photos and well-researched anecdotes, guest speaker Bobak Ha’Eri, creator of the award-winning Minnesota Modern Registry, will introduce you to the companies, issues, and unique perspectives that drove post-war commercial development of this city.

The presentation will highlight the General Mills Headquarters Campus (1956-58); G.H. Tennant Co. (1956-57); Honeywell / Resideo (1956/1982) Midwest Federal Savings and Loan (1964); Heilicher Bros., Inc. building (1964-65); Minneapolis Clinic of Psychiatry and Neurology (1967-68); Valley Square Professional Building (1973); and many others.

The “How Mid-Century Commercial Architecture Helped Transform Golden Valley” illustrated talk,  followed by a question-and-answer session, begins at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS), 
6731 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, MN 55427

The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.

The Golden Valley History Museum (same address) will be open from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, prior to the program.

This week – Two home tours! ————————MEMBERS ONLY Pop-Up Tour: Mid-Century Modern on Summit Avenue. Thursday, February 26...
02/24/2026

This week – Two home tours!
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MEMBERS ONLY Pop-Up Tour: Mid-Century Modern on Summit Avenue. Thursday, February 26, 2026; 4:30pm-6:30pm. Presented in Partnership with MNSAH.

Join Docomomo US/MN and the Minnesota Society of Architectural Historians (MNSAH) for a look inside one of the only Mid-Century Modern houses on Saint Paul’s historic Summit Avenue.

This tour is FREE for current members of Docomomo US/MN and MNSAH.

Photos Courtesy The Intuitive Group
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Mid Mod Marvel: Magnificent Moderne. Sunday, March 1, 2026; Noon-2pm. Lake Phalen, Saint Paul.

Join Docomomo US/MN to tour a Modernist home, the P.G. Seaholm House, built in 1947 on the shores of Lake Phalen. This Streamline Moderne, an architectural style that is relatively rare in Minnesota, is striking and unique.

General admission tickets: $10
Docomomo US/MN members: FREE (registration is required).

Photos Courtesy Anderson Realty
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Mid Mod Marvel: Positively Pristine Polivka. Sunday, January 25, 2026; 11am-1pm.Join Docomomo US/MN for a pop-up tour of...
01/19/2026

Mid Mod Marvel: Positively Pristine Polivka. Sunday, January 25, 2026; 11am-1pm.

Join Docomomo US/MN for a pop-up tour of this 1956 house by architect John Polivka.

This California coastal-style home sits on the shores of Gleason Lake in Plymouth, 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.

In-Person (self-guided) Tour: Sunday, January 25, 2026; Guests must choose an entry time upon registration:
11:00am
11:40am
12:20pm

General admission tickets: $10
Docomomo US/MN members: FREE (registration is required).

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