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Great Architecture of Michigan

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The non-profit Michigan Architectural Foundation helps the public keep in mind, evaluate, and enjoy architecture and recognize the importance of the built environment. To that end MAF sifted through nearly 500 of Michigan’s most architecturally significant buildings to winnow the list for this volume to 150. With photographs by Balthazar Korab and text by John Gallagher, this book will be indispensible for someone wanting to be told more about Michigan’s impressive architectural legacy.

In addition to icons like the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, and the Fisher Building in Detroit, this volume includes vernacular charms like the D. H. Day Farm near Sleeping Bear Dunes, architectural survivors like the Point Betsie Lighthouse, and a few thirty-five private homes. A spirited collection of churches, theaters, administrative center towers, stadiums, and government buildings rounds out the selections. The emphasis all the way through is to assist the public see, keep in mind, and appreciate what makes these buildings great. Gallagher has foresworn technical jargon in favor of easily readable text that evaluates each and every building in its public context, when it comes to what it means for real people.

The combination of Korab’s artful yet documentary photographs, Gallagher’s evocative yet concise descriptions, and an elegant and clear design make this book one to be treasured for years yet to come.

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