ALBERT KAHN

59 years ago, the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the U.S., burned down in less than an hour.

Michigan has a rich heritage when it comes to the Civil Rights movement and Black history, and current efforts are being made to ensure that it’s not forgotten. Five Michigan projects were recently awarded over $1.4 million in federal grants through the National Park Service 2020 African American Civil Rights program to help restore sites and history related to the African American struggle for equality. “We want to make sure that we have a lot more understanding, not only in our community but for everybody else, too.”One of the preservation projects includes $ 425,959 awarded to the Second Street Baptist Church. “These are the kinds of programs that preservation can help support these black history resources,” Arnold said. Markowicz believes that these projects will help highlight not only the Civil Rights movement, but the issues the Black community continues to face.

The Fisher Building, one of Detroit's most iconic Art Deco buildings, is going up for sale after a six-year, $30 million restoration.

DETROIT – The oldest aquarium in the United States is set to reopen this week after being closed for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic - and investing in improvements during that time. Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit is the oldest aquarium in the country, having opened in August 1904. During the past 16 months, the Belle Isle Conservancy invested $1.2 million into improvements at the aquarium, including upgrading exhibits, stabilizing critical life support systems for the animals, modernizing infrastructure and enhancements to the visitor experience. The aquarium, 3 Inselruhe Ave., will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 16. Belle Isle Park is open year-round 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Belle Isle Aquarium is expected to reopen July 16 after closing when the COVID pandemic began.

ANN ARBOR – For $2.37 million, you can own a historic manor just minutes from the University of Michigan campus designed by one of the area’s most famous architects. The home, located at 2101 Hill Street in Ann Arbor Hills and designed by Albert Kahn in 1913, is a 7,100-square-foot lesson in classic Georgian Revival symmetry. The seven bedroom, seven bath manor offers modern comforts including an updated kitchen, expanded lower-level garage, walk-in closets and updated heating and cooling. The building’s front facade buttressed on either side by a matching porch to the east and three-season room to the west. It has since been owned by three other families and has two acres of mature trees and gardens.

ANN ARBOR, MI - A home designed by Albert Kahn, the legendary architect who brought buildings like Hill Auditorium, Angell Hall and Burton Memorial Tower to the University of Michigan campus, recently was listed in Ann Arbor. The home, located in the Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood, is MLive’s House of the Week. A heated four-season room in a home designed by Albert Kahn at 2101 Hill St. in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor NewsAn enclosed porch in a home designed by Albert Kahn at 2101 Hill St. in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor NewsSun porches on both ends of the main floor balance out the floor - a key characteristic of a Kahn-designed home. A fruit cellar outside a home designed by Albert Kahn at 2101 Hill St. in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor NewsThe home also includes an old fruit cellar. Peonies in the landscaped backyard of a home designed by Albert Kahn at 2101 Hill St. in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor Newsin a home designed by Albert Kahn at 2101 Hill St. in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor NewsA heated four-season room in a home designed by Albert Kahn at 2101 Hill St. in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.Jacob Hamilton | The Ann Arbor NewsSee all 45 photos of this home here.

The former Cadillac Stamping Plant building that has been mostly vacant since the 80′s will soon be a new $48 million automotive and manufacturing industrial facility.

The mansion is in the Wabeek area of Oakland County that was once owned by James Couzens and includes work by the renowned Detroit-based Albert Kahn.

Albert Kahn Apartments opened to tenants in March, almost two years after Wisconsin-based developer General Capital broke ground at the former Jackson Citizen Patriot building at 214 S. Jackson St. The building is an homage to Albert Kahn, the Michigan architect who designed the Citizen Patriot office, along with the famous Fisher Building in downtown Detroit and the former Detroit Free Press offices. Strautmanis said the apartments’ branding use Kahn’s style, pictures of him and of the Citizen Patriot operations in the building to decorate shared spaces. Peek Through Time: Then and now, Jackson Citizen Patriot heralds new beginning with new buildingThe building design led to varying features and layouts, developers said. Historical photos came from the Ella Sharp Museum, Amy Jo Tisdel, Albert Kahn Apartments community manager, said.

"The Death of General Wolfe," over 240 years old and 8.5 feet in width, has been installed with new custom lighting on the oak-paneled walls of the Avenir Foundation Room at the University of Michigan William L. Clements Library. (Photo: Austin Thomason | Michigan Photography)ANN ARBOR – The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan is now accepting applications for its fellowships through March 1. The library offers fellowships each year to help scholars access its world-renowned American history collections. Prior to the pandemic, public tours of the building designed by architect Albert Kahn were given only on select Fridays. The Clements Library is at 909 S. University Ave. on U-M’s central campus.

The Press/321, located at 321 W. Lafayette Blvd. An artist rendition of the rooftop pool/lounge on the 7th floor of the 14-story The Press/321 building, located at 321 W. Lafayette Blvd. The kitchen area of a 1-bedroom apartment inside The Press/321 building, located at 321 W. Lafayette Blvd. “Our priority was to uphold the aesthetic elements of the Albert-Kahn building while tailoring the living experience for our future residents.”Inside a 1-bedroom apartment at The Press/321 building, located at 321 W. Lafayette Blvd. A community work area inside The Press/321 building, located at 321 W. Lafayette Blvd.

A residence once part of one of the grandest mansions in Michigan is now for sale. This incredibly charming Cotswold-style cottage in Grosse Pointe Shores, which housed staff for Edsel and Eleanor Ford at their adjacent estate designed by Albert Kahn, has just listed for $689,000. Across the street from the famous Ford house, this property, also designed by Kahn in 1930, sits on 1.15 acres of fairly secluded land. In particular, the home has a brand new kitchen with modern appliances, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, and floating wood shelves. It still has the original hardwood floors, rustic wood-fired fireplace, and wide arched entryways between rooms.

DETROIT Detroits historic Bonstelle Theatre could be home to more than just memories. Heres more background on the theatre from HistoricDetroit.org:The Bonstelle Theatre was originally the Temple Beth El synagogue, designed by architect Albert Kahn who belonged to the congregation. Related: Detroit ghost hunters share 5 scariest paranormal experiencesUniquely Detroits Alex Atwell tagged along for an investigation. (WDIV)'Ghostly' image captured during Detroit ghost hunt. (WDIV)'Ghostly' image captured during Detroit ghost hunt.

Thats all we can say about this historic and unique home for sale in Indian Village. Built in 1902, it was designed by the firm Mason & Kahn, whose principals wereyou guessed itrenowned Detroit architects George D. Mason and Albert Kahn. But inside, the six-bedroom home reveals some stunning Craftsman details, both old and new. The living room, for instance, has an incredible wood carved fireplace with Ionic columns that stretch all the way to the ceiling. Theres so much more we could say about this stunning home, so take a look at the pictures and maybe even pay a visit in person.

When you think of famous Detroit architects, the names that first come to mind tend to be Albert Kahn, Louis Kamper, George D. Masonnone of whom are black. Thats because, when Detroit was booming in the first half of the 20th century, racial and economic conditions barred black architects from securing commissions. In the latter half of the 20th century, especially during Mayor Coleman Youngs tenure, that dynamic changed, allowing black architects to make many notable contributions to Detroits built environment. Heres 14 great Detroit buildings designed by black architects. And be sure to read our article about the legacy of black architects in Detroit.