Add a grounded and reverent presence to your study with this 1990 Cathedral of Saint Paul Book, featuring a detailed architectural biography of this iconic St. Paul, MN landmark.
Published in 1990 by Eric C. Hansen, this volume serves as the definitive chronicle of the Cathedral of Saint Paul, exploring the visionary genius of architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray. The narrative provides a reverent look at the limestone and granite monument that defines the Minnesota skyline, offering a sense of timeless history through its rigorous research and stunning visual documentation.
The book possesses a grounded sense of classic scholarship, making it a soulful addition to a study or a Dark Academia-inspired library. Despite the absence of its dust cover, the heavy buckram boards and crisp interior pages offer a grounded durability that reflects the permanence of the structure it describes. Whether used as a reference for local history or displayed as a textural highlight among brass candlesticks and old-world maps, this biography brings a touch of nostalgic grace and academic weight to the modern home.
This item is vintage, over 35 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
Origin: USA (Minnesota Focus)
Era: 1990s
Material: Paper, Cloth-bound Hardcover
Dimensions: Approximately 11.25" x 8.75"
Condition: Very Good
Special Feature: Detailed floor plans and rare construction-era photography.