Isbn: 9780331788907 - first biennial report of the board of state capitol commissioners appointed to construct a new capitol for the state of minnesota: january 1st, 1895 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating historical account, researched over many years, compiles the events leading up to construction of the Minnesota State Capitol building in the late 19th century. A compelling detailed narrative, this book unravels the political complexities, construction challenges, as well as social and economic factors. It discusses the complex and dramatic process of selecting the building's plan through two design competitions and includes an examination of the Capitol's architectural and aesthetic qualities. The author also reveals the debates and controversies that influenced the Capitol's grandeur and its significance as a symbol of Minnesota. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…