Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture

by Michael G. Smith

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814339794
• ISBN13: 9780814339794
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 4.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.3" x 10.0"