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In previous books like "Lost Twin Cities" and "Once There were Castles,"" Larry Millett reflected on some of the great Minnesota homes and buildings that now exist only in photographs. 

But in his new book, "Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes," Millett and photographer Matt Schmitt bring us into 22 houses from around Minnesota that have been restored and preserved. 

The book, illustrated with over 200 photographs, tells the stories of the original owners and architects as well as the people who restored the homes to their former glory. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with author Larry Millett about the project.

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In his new book, "Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes," Larry Millett and photographer Matt Schmitt bring us into 22 houses from around Minnesota that have been restored and preserved.

Restoring Minnesota's grandest homes

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William Sauntry House, Stillwater, 1881, 1902

Nancy and Malcolm Willey House, Minneapolis, 1934

William Windom/Abner Hodgins House, Winona

Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes

Behind the scenes in Minnesota's grandest homes

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