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For the last century, the Detroit Public Library has ranked as one of the most beautiful buildings in Detroit―an important landmark as well as a significant monument serving generations of Detroiters. The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic was born out of "Discover the Wonders," an art and architectural tour of the main library that began in December 2013. Since the tour's inception, around seven thousand people have visited this structural gem. The Detroit Public Library was the result of numerous requests for a book that showcases the library's many artistic and architectural wonders. As the photographs in this book reveal, the Detroit Public Library stands as an enduring symbol of the public library, one of the most democratic institutions in America. The design of the Detroit Public Library was Cass Gilbert's vision for Detroit's Early Italian Renaissance-style library. This book honors his work with a chronological and photographic timeline of the conception and building of the 1921 Woodward Avenue Library, the 1963 Cass Avenue addition, and the library as it is today. The book goes through the library's transformative years, documenting the contributions of l

Who reads The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic (Painted Turtle Press)?

Author

Patrice Rafail Merritt, Barbara Madgy Cohn

Publisher

Painted Turtle is an imprint of Wayne State University Press

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9780814342336

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Architecture, History, Crafts & Hobbies

Rating

4.9 / 5 (19 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14