If you are interested in Scandinavian influenced architecture then take in the Lundie Tour. From small cabins to large structures, the Lundie tour gives one a chance to see the mastery and artistry of the late Edwin Lundie.
The 14th annual Lundie vacation home tour will be held Saturday, July 7 in the Schroeder area.
Edward Lundie was a noted Twin Cities architect who began his career in 1915 as an apprentice to Cass Gilbert. He worked until 1972, but in the 1940s and 1950s Lundie designed 14 Scandinavian-inspired timber frame cabins and Lutsen Lodge, most of which are nestled along the North Shore of Lake Superior in the west end of Cook and Lake counties.
Lundie’s architecture was influenced by traditional styles, and the cabins were mostly painted red with white trim, while inside they feature gables, beams, massive stone fireplaces, and hand finished woodwork and original hardware forged by blacksmiths and designed by Lundie.
This year’s tour will feature six cabins and lake homes, including a restored 1950s cabin designed by Edwin Lundie, a contemporary cabin designed by David Salmela, a New Zealand-inspired compound built with metal and reclaimed and recycled materials, a cottage site with historical roots and an elegant new cabin.
The day-long excursion is used as a fundraiser to help support the operation of the Schroeder Area Historical Society’s $80,000 annual budget. Most of the budget is used to operate the Cross River Heritage Center, which is located in the former 1920s-era Stickley Inn along U.S. Highway 61.
The center, which is free to the public, has a Lundie room, featuring exhibits of the architect’s work and North Shore legacy.
The day’s events begin at 10 a.m. with a free talk by author Dale Mulfinger on his new book, “The Family Cabin,” at the Schroeder Town Hall.
The tour begins at 1 p.m. at the Cross River Heritage Center and concludes with a picnic at the Lundie cabin. Transportation is provided. Cost is $150 with proceeds going to benefit the Schroeder Area Historical Society and the heritage center. For reservations, call (218) 663-7706, visit www.crossriverheritage.org or email: office@crossriverheritage.org.
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