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Author : Jeffrey Morrison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Guardians Of Detroit written by Jeffrey Morrison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Decoration and ornament, Architectural categories.
Detroit is home to amazing architectural sculpture?a host of gargoyles, grotesques, and other silent guardians that watch over the city from high above its streets and sidewalks, often unnoticed or ignored by the people passing below. Jeff Morrison?s 'Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City' documents these incredible features in a city that began as a small frontier fort and quickly grew to become a major metropolis and industrial titan.0Detroit developed steadily following its founding in 1701. From 1850 to 1930 it experienced unprecedented population growth, increasing from 21,019 to over 1,500,000 people. A city of giants, Detroit became home to people of towering ambition and vision who gained wealth and sought to leave their mark on the city they loved. This aspiration created a massive building boom during a time when architectural styles favored detailed ornamentation, resulting in a collection of architectural sculpture unmatched by any other U.S. city. 'Guardians of Detroit' is a first-of-its-kind project to explore, document, and explain this singular collection on a building-by-building basis and to discover and share the stories of these structures and the artists, artisans, and architects who created them.
Guardians Of Detroit
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language : en
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Release Date : 2018-11-14
Guardians Of Detroit written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-14 with categories.
A 22-page coloring book with drawings based on photos shot for Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City. Printed on bright white 100 lb. acid-free paper.
Guardians Of Michigan
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Author : Jeff Morrison
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2022-09-20
Guardians Of Michigan written by Jeff Morrison and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-20 with Architecture categories.
Preserving Michigan's architecture through photos and stories
American City
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Author : Robert Sharoff
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 2005
American City written by Robert Sharoff and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Architecture categories.
"In the 1910s and 1920s there was more steel going up in Detroit than anywhere outside of New York and Chicago. The result was the country's first high-tech metropolis, a city of lavish monuments and glittering skyscrapers." "The list of major architects who designed buildings for Detroit includes Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Stanford White, Daniel Burnham, Cass Gilbert, Albert Kahn, Minoru Yamasaki, Philip Johnson, and numerous others." "Detroit's public buildings - its museums, libraries, schools, and monuments - are second to none in terms of their overall scale, materials, and detailing. Hotels, stores, theaters, and other commercial venues display a breezy cosmopolitanism consistent with the city's position as both a technology hub and a crossroads of immigration." "Overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of the buildings they encountered on a 2003 visit to downtown Detroit, writer Robert Sharoff and photographer William Zbaren were inspired to create American City: Detroit Architecture, 1845-2005, the first new large-format book on the city's architecture in more than thirty years." "The fact that many structures are either endangered or marginally in use makes the book all the more compelling. In 2005, the National Trust for Historic Preservation placed "the historic buildings of downtown Detroit" on the list of the country's most endangered landmarks." "The book also includes examples of interesting new architecture as well as numerous historic buildings from the 1920s and earlier that have been maintained or in some cases painstakingly restored."--BOOK JACKET.
The Sandstone Architecture Of The Lake Superior Region
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Author : Kathryn Bishop Eckert
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 2000
The Sandstone Architecture Of The Lake Superior Region written by Kathryn Bishop Eckert and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Architecture categories.
Geography, geology, architecture, and biography are joined to create this detailed study of a region and the majestic sandstone with which it was developed.
Detroit Is No Dry Bones
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Author : Camilo J. Vergara
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2016-11-16
Detroit Is No Dry Bones written by Camilo J. Vergara and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-16 with Photography categories.
A photographic record of almost three decades of Detroit's changing urban fabric
Designing Detroit
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Author : Michael G. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 2017-05-17
Designing Detroit written by Michael G. Smith and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-17 with Architecture categories.
In the early 1900s, Detroit was leading the nation in architectural innovation and designer Wirt Rowland was at the forefront of this advancement, yet few are even aware of his substantial contribution to the evolution of architectural style. It is widely believed that celebrated local architect Albert Kahn designed many of Detroit’s structures, such as the General Motors and First National Bank buildings. In fact, while Kahn’s efforts were focused on running his highly successful firm, it was Rowland, his chief designer, who was responsible for the appearance and layout of these buildings—an important point in appreciating the contributions of both Kahn and Rowland. During the early twentieth century, Rowland devised a wholly new or “modern” design for buildings, one not reliant on decorative elements copied from architecture of the past. As buildings became more specialized for their intended use, Rowland met the challenge with entirely new design methodologies and a number of improved technologies and materials that subsequently became commonplace. Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture begins with a brief overview of Rowland’s early life and career. Author Michael G. Smith goes on to analyze Rowland’s achievements in building design and as a leader of Detroit’s architectural community throughout both World Wars and the Great Depression. The interdependence of architecture with the city’s fluctuating economic prosperity and population growth is explored, illuminating the conditions for good architecture and the arts in general. The author identifies the influence of Jay Hambidge’s “dynamic symmetry” in Rowland’s work and how it allowed him to employ color as a modern replacement for traditional ornamentation, leading to the revolutionary design of the Union Trust (Guardian) Building, for which he receives nearly unanimous praise in national media. This book is concerned primarily with Rowland’s influence on Detroit architecture, but spans beyond his work in Michigan to include the designer’s broad reach from New York to Miami. A comprehensive appendix includes extensive lists of Rowland’s publications, locations he had designed, and jobs taken on by his firm during his tenure. This book represents new research and insights not previously discussed in either scholarly or general audience texts and will be of interest to casual readers of Detroit history, as well as architecture historians.
Finding Chika
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Author : Mitch Albom
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-11-05
Finding Chika written by Mitch Albom and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS 'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern __________ Chika Jeune came into Mitch Albom's life by chance. Growing up in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Haiti Earthquake, at three years old she tragically lost her mother and was brought to the orphanage run by Mitch and his wife, Janine. Chika made a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, she delighted those around her. But everything changed when Chika was diagnosed with a terminal disease that no doctor in Haiti could treat. This discovery sparked a two-year, around-the-world journey in search of a cure. As Chika's boundless optimism and humour taught Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learned that a relationship built on love can never be lost. __________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FINDING CHIKA 'A powerful, emotional story' 'If you read one book this year, make it this one!' 'A beautifully written book, heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure' 'An amazing journey of determination and love' 'I laughed, I cried, and just couldn't put it down'
Brave
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Author : Rose McGowan
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2018-01-30
Brave written by Rose McGowan and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-30 with Social Science categories.
"My life, as you will read, has taken me from one cult to another. BRAVE is the story of how I fought my way out of these cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same." -Rose McGowan A revealing memoir and empowering manifesto – A voice for generations
The Guardians Of Peace
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Author : Jeffrey Caminsky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-10-01
The Guardians Of Peace written by Jeffrey Caminsky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with categories.