Author: First Congregational Church (Clinton, Mich.)
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Category : Clinton (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 37
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Historical Sketch
Author: First Congregational Church (Clinton, Mich.)
Publisher:
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Category : Clinton (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 37
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clinton (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 37
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History of the First Congregational Church of Clinton, Michigan [1844-1923]
Author: First Congregational Church (Clinton, Mich.)
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Category : Clinton (Lenawee County, Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Category : Clinton (Lenawee County, Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Designing Detroit
Author: Michael G. Smith
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814339808
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Shines a light on Detroit architect Wirt Rowland who, until now, has largely slipped into obscurity. 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 buildingsāan 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.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814339808
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Shines a light on Detroit architect Wirt Rowland who, until now, has largely slipped into obscurity. 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 buildingsāan 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.
Manual of the First Congregational Church of Clinton, Wis
Author: First Congregational Church (Clinton, Wis.)
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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The First Century, First Congregational Church of Detroit, Michigan
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Category : Congregational churches
Languages : en
Pages : 98
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Category : Congregational churches
Languages : en
Pages : 98
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A History of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Rochester, Michigan, in the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary Year, 1827-1977
Author: First Congregational Church (Rochester, Mich.)
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Category : Congregational
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Category : Congregational
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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History of the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, Michigan, 1842-1967
Author: First Congregational Church (Royal Oak, Mich.). One Hundred Twenty Fifth Anniversary Committee
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Wirt C. Rowland Exhibition Catalog
Author: Thomas J. Holleman
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Category : Architects
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Category : Architects
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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History of the First Congregational Church, Port Huron, Michigan
Author: First Congregational Church (Port Huron, Mich.)
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Category : Congregational churches
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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ISBN:
Category : Congregational churches
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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PAST & PRESENT OF CLINTON COUN
Author: Sherman B. 1844-1910 Daboll
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781373610133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781373610133
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 610
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