Book explores Nelson’s modernist architecture

A new book looks at Nelson’s history through a different lens.

Peter Bartl (pictured below) has published The Modernist Heritage of Nelson Architecture.

He used to teach 20th century design history.

He feels there are many unappreciated gems, including the former Mount St. Francis hospital.

The book profiles 70 buildings, both commercial and residential.

It’ll be launched at the public library on Nov. 2.

Greg Nesteroff
Greg Nesteroff
Greg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He'll soon publish a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.

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