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Close-up view of the Pewabic mosaic designed by Mary Chase Perry Stratton at the Griswold St. entrance of the Union Guardian Building. The building is also known as the Guardian Building and the Union Trust Building. Medallions underneath the winged figure symbolize industry, agriculture and transportation. Stamped on back: "Grossman Knowling Lehr, 400 Marquette Bldg., Detroit, Michigan. File number 63." Handwritten on back: "Griswold St. entrance."
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
#mary chase perry stratton#mary chase strattion#pewabic#detroit#union guardian building#guardian building#detroit history#architecture#art#grossman knowling lehr#union trust building#mosaic#detroit public library
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Freakin' Tiquen 2023 - Destination Detroit Part 4 - Cranbrook
#1937 Paris World&039;s Fair#Antique Stores#Carl Milles#Cranbrook#Cranbrook Academy#Detroit#Eero Saarinen#Eliel Saarinen#Europa and the Bull#George Booth#International Style#Jussi Mäntynen#Loja Saarinen#Lynx and her Young#Mary Perry Chase Stratton#Michigan#Musée d&039;Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris#Pewbaic Pottery#Pipsan Saarinen-Swanson#Robert F. Swanson#Saarinen House#Sunglitter#Tor Berglund
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Pewabic Visit
Learn more about Pewabic and Mary Chase Perry Stratton 💚
#pewabic#pewabicpottery#Mary Chase Stratton#detroit#sculpture#art#eastjefferson#carfree#walkingdetroit
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The Women's City Club of Detroit was founded in 1919. Their mission: "to promote a broad acquaintance among women" and to further civic and cultural activities. William Buck Stratton was commissioned to build a centralized meeting place for the group. The clubhouse is a 6-story brick structure in a mix of early Modern architecture and Arts & Crafts. Featured prominently both inside and out is Pewabic tile, which is the revolutionary work of Stratton's wife, Mary Chase Perry Stratton, a club member and a woman who was the embodiment of the club's ideals. The first 3 floors were used as meeting space for social events and activity planning of members, while the upper 3 floors were living quarters for women who relocated to the city for employment and wished to live in a wholesome environment. The Women's City Club of Detroit would grow to become one of the largest in the world, with a peak of over 8,000 members in the '50s. Due to declining membership, the club moved to a smaller location in 1975. The building was utilized for various purposes in following years, including several stints as a live music venue. In 2015, long-time owner, Forbes Management, sold the property to Eric Larson, who in turn, sold the property to Olympia Development in 2017, after only a little more than a year. Olympia announced a $25 million renovation in 2019 that would see much office/co-working space and ground-level retail. #Detroit #DowntownDetroit #ParkAvenueHistoricDistrict #Foxtown #Modernism #ArtsandCraftsArchirecture #WilliamBuckStratton #ParkAvenueDetroit #archi_ologie #BrickStory #RawDetroit #PureMichigan #PureMittigan #MotorCityShooters #PureDetroit313 #DepictTheD #VisitDetroit #Michiganders #ThisPlaceMatters #ThisPlaceMattersDetroit #MichiganPlacesMatter (at Detroit Women's City Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca3jmc4r5yw/?utm_medium=tumblr
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The Man of the Ferry (1943, Short)
Dangerous Venture (1947) - Red
This Time for Keeps (1948) - Redheaded Soldier at Pool (uncredited)
Beyond Glory (1948) - Bit Role (uncredited)
He Walked by Night (1948) - Detective Questioning Pete (uncredited)
The Stratton Story (1949) - Detroit Player (uncredited)
Illegal Entry (1949) - Dave (uncredited)
The Great Sinner (1949) - Cabbie (uncredited)
I Was a Male War Bride (1949) - Red - Seaman (uncredited)
The Stratton Story (1949)
Task Force (1949) - Capt. Ken Williamson (uncredited)
The Doctor and the Girl (1949) - Surgeon at Bellevue (uncredited)
Free for All (1949) - Pilot
Twelve O'Clock High (1949) - Sgt. Keller - Guard at Gate (uncredited)
The File on Thelma Jordon (1950) - Police Photographer (uncredited)
When Willie Comes Marching Home(1950) - Lt. K. Geiger (uncredited)
One Way Street (1950) - Cop at Second Accident (uncredited)
Love That Brute (1950) - Henchman #1 in Cigar Store (uncredited)
The Gunfighter (1950) - Swede (uncredited)
My Friend Irma Goes West (1950) - Pilot
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950) - Det. Fowler
Right Cross (1950) - Ken, the Third Reporter
Three Secrets (1950) - Officer (uncredited)
The Flying Missile (1950) - Crewman Pete McEvoy
The Company She Keeps (1951) - Rex Fisher (uncredited)
Up Front (1951) - Cooper (uncredited)
Rawhide (1951) - Lt. Wingate (uncredited)
The Thing from Another World (1951) - Captain Patrick Hendry
Angel Face (1952) - Bill Crompton
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms(1953) - Col. Jack Evans
Fighter Attack (1953) - George
The Bigamist (1953) - Tom Morgan, Defense Attorney
Ring of Fear (1954) - Shreveport
Down Three Dark Streets (1954) - FBI Agent Zack Stewart
The Steel Cage (1954) - Steinberg, Convict Painter (segment "The Face")
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier(1955) - Colonel Jim Bowie
Rage at Dawn (1955) - Monk Claxton
It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955) - Cmdr. Pete Mathews
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates(1956) - Jocko
The Steel Jungle (1956) - Dr. Lewy
The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit(1956) - Lt. Hank Mahoney (uncredited)
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) - Anthony Murphy
The Search For Bridey Murphy (1956) - Rex Simmons
The Wings of Eagles (1957) - Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) - Bat Masterson
The Vampire (1957) - Sheriff Buck Donnelly
Jet Pilot (1957) - Sergeant (uncredited)
Cry Terror! (1958) - Agent Frank Cole
uncredited)
Bat Masterson! (1960) - Reed Amherst (diamond con man)
Seven Ways from Sundown (1960) - Texas Ranger Lieutenant Herly
Perry Mason (1960) - Deputy D.A. Jack Alvin - S4 E3, the I'll Fated Faker
X-15 (1961) - Col. Craig Brewster
Sea Hunt (1961), Season 4, Episode 33
Stark Fear (1962) - Cliff Kane
40 Guns to Apache Pass (1966) - Corporal Bodine
A Man Called Adam (1966) - Club Owner
A Time for Killing (1967) - Sgt. Cleehan
Marlowe (1969) - Sgt. Fred Beifus
Billy Jack (1971) - Deputy Mike
Terror in the Sky (1971) - Capt. Wilson
Ben (1972) - Engineer
The Candidate (1972) - Floyd J. Starkey
Rage (1972) - Col. Alan A. Nickerson
Walking Tall (1973) - Augie McCullah
Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry (1974) - Sheriff Carl Donahue
Homebodies (1974) - Construction Boss
The Missiles of October (1974) - Adm. George W. Anderson Jr., Chief of Naval Operations
The Wild McCullochs (1975) - Larry Carpenter
W.C. Fields and Me (1976) - Parker
Baby Blue Marine (1976) - Buick Driver
Gus (1976) - Asst. Warden
MacArthur (1977) - Admiral Halsey
Goodbye, Franklin High (1978) - Police Captain
Hero at Large (1980) - Firechief
Airplane! (1980) - Air Controller Neubauer
The Howling (1981) - Older Cop
Strange Invaders (1983) - Arthur Newman
Gremlins (1984) - Mobil Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
The Lost Empire (1984) - Capt. Hendry
Innerspace (1987) - Man in Restroom
Big Top Pee-wee (1988) - Sheriff
Freeway (1988) - Monsignor Kavanaugh
Ghost Writer (1989) - Cop #2
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - Projectionist
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel (1991) - Capt. Holiday
Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) - Smitty
Single White Female (1992) - Desk Clerk
Body Shot (1994) - Arthur Lassen
Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996) - Hologram-Priest (uncredited)
The Naked Monster (2005) - Col. Patrick Hendry (final film role)
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Shop Small with these Women Owned Businesses
It's that time of year again, when we're all looking to support the small businesses our communities hold dear. Purchasing goods and services from the pillars of your favorite neighborhood is the best way to show your support.
Below you'll find a list of 15 Women Owned Small Businesses. If you shop online this holiday season, don't forget these incredibly hard working folks.
1.) Messner Bee Farm
Rachael Messner of Messner Bee Farm in Kansas City spun her hobby into a flourishing business. Her operations began as a 900 square foot urban farm. Over years of never giving up despite what different seasons showered upon her, Rachael and her family now live on a full-fledged bee farm. You can even stop by for a tour if you'd like to know more about where your honey comes from.
“Honeybees pollinate over one-third of all the fruits and vegetables we eat. Of course they also make honey! The best way people can help bees is by minimizing their use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, and supporting other organizations that do the same. Buy local honey, support your local beekeeper.” –Rachael Messner
Shop some of Rachael's products here. Read more about Rachael's story here.
2.) Woodward Throwbacks
Bo Shepherd and her partner Kyle started Woodward Throwbacks in 2013 as a means to repurpose much of the discarded lumber and abandoned antiques that plagued Detroit's streets. Their shop has moved from location to location, each time scaling up and offering even more goods and services.
I started re-purposing found wood back in college but it became a serious hobby once I met Kyle. We used to bike around the city exploring different neighborhoods and during our excursions we noticed an abundance of wood from illegal dumping sites. We combined our love for the city and the idea that taking materials found in the street would also help clean our neighborhoods." -Bo Shepherd
Through their website you can shop salvaged doors, custom made and reclaimed furniture, and handmade goods. Read more about Bo's story here.
3.) Seattle Urban Farm Co.
Hilary Dahl is co-owner of Seattle Urban Farm Co. and host of the Encyclopedia Botanica podcast. The podcasts are quick lessons in farming, each one is easy to access—you can listen to them online and read the highlights.
Seattle Urban Farm Co. offers many services, and they differ from customer to customer. Their knowledgeable team can plan, build, and maintain the urban farm you always wanted but never thought you could personally manage—perfect for those of us who may not have a green thumb, but love the idea of homegrown tomatoes.
If you are an aspiring farmer or gardener, browse the different webinars Seattle Urban Farm Co has to offer on their website, ranging from soil health to harvesting techniques. These online lessons are a great gift (for yourself or loved ones).
Read more about Hilary's story here.
4.) Homestead Wisconsin
Brit McCoy is a woman of many talents. She’s a full time farmer, runs her own flower business, and works at her family's business, The Wood Cycle. Making strides in her career alongside her family is the most challenging and most fulfilling part of the job
Brit majored in Landscape Architecture at Iowa State University. Upon returning to Wisconsin, she and her husband Matt founded their own farm, first selling their ethically raised meat, eventually expanding their reach.
“My business started just like my father’s, to make our hobby our career. I started raising livestock as soon as I could afford to feed them." -Brit McCoy
You can order a box of their fine grass-fed beef and lamb here. Read more about Brit's story here.
5.) Blue Marble Ice Cream
Ten years ago, Jennie Dundas and Alexis Gallivan, opened Blue Marble Ice Cream in Brooklyn. Their products are entirely organic, made from only high quality ingredients, and absolutely no hormones, antibiotics, harmful pesticides or artificial additives. Manufacturing in New York with ethical and sustainable practices is crucial to this woman-run company.
“Nobody can really be sad eating ice cream, can they?” -Susan Jo, Ice Cream Chef
Ship Blue Marble Ice Cream straight to your front door here.
6.) Sustainable Crafted Wooden Goods by Alexandra Climent
Meet woodworker Alexandra Climent. She operates out of her own shop in Brooklyn. Her passion for the extraordinary wood she found in the jungle lead her to teach herself the trade.
All of the products Alexandra makes are set apart from other wooden goods. She sustainably sources her materials from the jungle, befriending locals and working with each regions’ governments along the way. The wood she harvests and brings back to her shop is ancient, packed tightly over years and years.
“The wood I use is some of the most dense in the world. When you put it in the water it sinks and termites can’t even penetrate it. It’s like working with steel, and it breaks pretty much any blade.” -Alexandra Climent
Shop Alexandra's one-of-a-kind creations here. Read more about Alexandra here.
7.) Sculptures by Amber Jean
From giant sculptures made from entire trees to carvings that fit in your hand, the interplay between humans and nature is the driving force behind Amber’s work. She put herself through college, finding work in the great outdoors that fueled her passion for earth and art.
Amber helped build the Continental Divide Trail, was part of the first all female crew at the Forest Service in Bozeman, fought forest fires in West Yellowstone, and was the first female wilderness ranger based out of the West Yellowstone District.
Amber was the first woman to carve in the country of Bhutan for the Prime Minister. She's created many large scale works that have earned her great recognition in the art community. And she even gave a Ted Talk about her work.
"I never wasted energy grumbling at, whining about or looking for prejudices. I just got to work, stayed curious, made lots of mistakes, and kept after it.” –Amber Jean
Shop Amber's sculptures here.
8.) Circa Ceramics
Nancy Witt and her husband Andy have been making their wares in the Chicago neighborhood of Ravenswood since 2001. Their signature style is iconic in the windy city, with their Chicago flag items constantly flying off the shelves.
Browse their online shop here. See behind the scenes into their studio here.
9.) Greta de Parry Design
Greta is a classically trained woodworker and sculptor in the Chicago area. She's been designing and making furniture since 2007. Her collection consists of clean lines and minimalist touches.
Shop Greta's furniture here. Read more about her story here.
10.) The Little Flower Soap Co.
Michigan florist, Holly Rutt, started making soaps as a hobby. Combining her love for nature and interest in healing plant extractions and essential oils, she and her husband created a line of body care products. After realizing how much steam her side gig was gaining, Holly decided to devote the majority of her time to The Little Flower Soap Co.
“The maker movement is in full swing there has never been a better time to start your own small business. If you think your life would be better as your own boss in a creative field than get started and stick with it.” —Holly Rutt
Shop Holly's body care products here. Read more about Holly's story here.
11.) The Elk Coffee Shop
This charming coffee shop in the West Village of New York is owned by Claire Chan. Five years ago, she took over the space, renovated, and reopened with her grand vision in mind.
“I feel so proud of the all women-run businesses I see popping up, especially right now. At a time where women’s rights and female empowerment is more relevant than ever, it is important to express your ideas and exercise your values so that others will be encouraged to do the same. There’s strength in numbers, and it feels amazing to surround yourself with like-minded and strong women!” -Claire Chan
If you're in NYC, you can order The Elk's offerings straight to your door here. Read more about The Elk here.
12.) Amaltheia Dairy Farm
Amaltheia Dairy Farm in Montana is a family run operation.
“We have had our farm for over 20 years. We love the Bozeman area and our goats get to enjoy beautiful scenery and seasons we have here. It’s beautiful every day. The best thing about what we do is to provide nutritious, delicious organic goat cheeses, pork, and vegetables to people. Those people appreciate being able to get great food and are thankful. It is a symbiotic relationship.
We have been making cheese for 17 years, certified organic for 12 years. We are sustainable farmers and try to utilize all of our resources and byproducts responsibly. We use the whey from the cheese to feed organic hogs and compost and use all of our manure for fields and gardens." -Co Owner, Sue Brown
Ship some some of the famous Amaltheia Dairy Farm goat cheese straight to your front door here. Read more about the family here.
13.) Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic Pottery in Detroit was founded in 1903 by Mary Chase Perry Stratton. Her ceramics were nationally renowned, landing her a spot in the Michigan’s Women Hall of Fame. Mary went on to win several awards and established the ceramics department at the University of Michigan. The touch she had on Michigan and the arts and crafts community will always be remembered. The shop is still operating to this day and is now a National Historic Landmark.
Shop some of their trademark Pewabic blue pieces here.
14.) Live Edge Detroit
In 2016, Jenny, her brother Joe, and her dad Mike founded Live Edge. They now salvage the trees that Mike’s company removes. Once the wood has been cut and taken back to their warehouse, the crew mills them into new usable material.
“Our vision for Live Edge Detroit was to develop a branch of Mike’s Tree Surgeons, Inc. that focused on salvaging our local resources and making them available for the community to enjoy for many more years to come. Our long term goals are to uphold that initial vision and to see it bloom into a more sustainable and profitable branch of the family business. We aren’t planning to take over the world, but we want to make a difference within the community, and we feel that starts right here in our own backyard.” -Jenny Barger
Shop Live Edge's offerings here. Read more about the family business here.
15.) Five Marys Farms
A few years ago, Mary and her husband Brian were high-powered Silicon Valley lawyers/entrepreneurs who traded it all away to live the Carhartt way of life. Armed with a strong work ethic and the fearlessness to ask lots of questions, the couple and their four daughters who all share the first name of Mary – but who go by their middle name to keep things “simple” – have proudly become a fully-functioning ranch that sells its meats all over the country.
“I am so proud of the life we get to give our girls living and working together on the ranch,” Mary beams when talking about being the mother of four young farm girls. “I don’t think I gave my girls enough credit before we moved here,” she continues, “I made their lunches and filled their water bottles and did all of their laundry, not really expecting them to do too much. By necessity, when we moved to the ranch the girls had to step up to the plate and start helping more, and they are so much more capable because of it.”
Shop Five Mary's here. Read more about this amazing family here.
#Carhartt#women#women's issues#girl power#small business#small business saturday#cyber monday#Women Owned Business#women support women#photography#women who make
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Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Announces “Freer’s Global Network: Artists, Collectors, and Dealers”
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Announces “Freer’s Global Network: Artists, Collectors, and Dealers”
Left to right: Mary Chase Perry Stratton, Charles Lang Freer, Agnes Meyer, Dikran Kelekian Groundbreaking Exhibition Uncovers and Amplifies the Many Voices and Perspectives That Inform the Museum Collection’s History The National Museum of Asian Art will present “Freer’s Global Network: Artists, Collectors, and Dealers,” a groundbreaking exhibition that shines new light on the Freer Gallery of…
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Struck by this passage in Cara Catallo’s book about @pewabic Pottery and founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton. Handmade is always best! #perfectlyimperfect #handmadetile #showofhand https://www.instagram.com/p/CIMu1AclASB/?igshid=18zpnaq1xk41v
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Pewabic Pottery
While you’re in Detroit, consider a visit to Pewabic Pottery. For over a century, Pewabic ceramic tiles have graced the walls of Detroit homes and buildings around the country. Known for its iridescent glaze, Pewabic was known as one of the most innovative potteries of its time.
Founded in 1903 by Mary Chase Perry and Horace James Culkins, the company was first known as Stable Studio. The next year, the studio was renamed Pewabic, the Native American word for the copper mine in Perry’s hometown of Hancock, Michigan. Their offerings expanded, with the Griswold Hotel in Detroit becoming one of their first major customers. As business prospered, a local architectural firm, Stratton and Baldwin, designed a new Tudor revival studio that was built on Jefferson Avenue. It was here in 1909 that Mary Perry discovered the iridescent glaze that would become Pewabic’s trademark finish.
Throughout all of this, Mary Perry became a notable figure in the Detroit arts scene. She was a founding member of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts and a trustee for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Additionally, she established the ceramics department at the University of Michigan and taught ceramics at Wayne State University. In 1918, Mary Chase Perry wed William Buck Stratton, one of the architects who designed Pewabic’s Jefferson Avenue home.
Mary Chase Perry Stratton died in 1961 at the age of 94, but Pewabic, and her legacy, continue. The Jefferson Avenue studio is listed on the State Register of Historic Places, the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1991, the building and its contents were designated a National Historic Landmark. Examples of Pewabic Pottery can be seen at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the Edward McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and Comerica Park in Detroit.
Pewabic Pottery is open Monday through Saturday, 10-6, and Sunday from 12-4. Stop by and find a piece of Detroit artisan history to take home.
-J. Unger
Photo of Pewabic Pottery mural at the Plymouth District Library. Taken by J. Unger.
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@diadetroit always in awe of Mary Chase Perry Stratton co-founder of Pewabic Pottery here in Detroit (at Detroit Institute of Arts)
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In this c. 1920 negative, artist Mary Chase Perry Stratton is shown installing her distinctive glazed tiles on the ground. In 1903 Stratton founded Pewabic Pottery with her partner Horace Caulkins, Thanks to the development of cleaner burning kerosene-based kilns, Stratton was able to explore new glazing techniques. The iridescent glazes she pioneered, demonstrated in the c. 1950 jug above, can now be found all over Metro Detroit from several of the People Mover stations to the lobby of the Guardian Building. Her work has even found a national audience at locations such as Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, and Washington D.C.’s National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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Vase by Mary Chase Perry Stratton. Pewabic Pottery, Detroit.
Smithsonian Institution
#mary chase perry#mary chase stratton#mary chase perry stratton#pewabic#pottery#vase#art#pewabic pottery#detroit
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Mary Chase Perry Stratton, Pewabic jar, early 20th century (source).
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For those of us in the Detroit area who enjoy modern architecture, Detroit Modernism Week is a time to rejoice. Running May 3 - 12, it is a celebration of all things modern. This includes architecture, furniture, home decor and more. Modernism is usually defined as the period beginning in the early 20th century to the 1960s, encompassing a gamut of styles including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, International Style, Bauhaus etc. Detroit was at the forefront of this movement, thanks to a host of artisans and architects like Mary Chase Perry Stratton (co-founder of Pewabic Pottery), Albert Kahn, Wirt C. Rowland, the Saarinens (Eliel and Eero), Minoru Yamasaki and many others. Though technically not a part of DMW, yours truly will be leading tours of the Guardian Building this Sunday at 12 and 2. Hopefully, I will see some of you then. For more information on Detroit Modernism Week, visit the Detroit Area Art Deco Society website at daads.org. #Detroit #Downtown #FinancialDistrict #ArtDeco #AztecDeco #MayanRevival #PreColumbian #Modernism #WirtCRowland #SmithHinchmanandGrylls #GriswoldStreet #archi_ologie #InteriorThursdays #RawDetroit #PureMichigan #PureMittigan #MotorCityShooters #PureDetroit313 #DepictTheD #VisitDetroit #Michiganders #ThisPlaceMatters #ThisPlaceMattersDetroit #MichiganPlacesMatter #NationalHistoricLandmark (at Guardian Building)
#nationalhistoriclandmark#motorcityshooters#archi_ologie#depictthed#puremichigan#interiorthursdays#griswoldstreet#detroit#artdeco#precolumbian#thisplacemattersdetroit#smithhinchmanandgrylls#rawdetroit#aztecdeco#michiganplacesmatter#modernism#financialdistrict#visitdetroit#puremittigan#michiganders#thisplacematters#puredetroit313#wirtcrowland#downtown#mayanrevival
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Attended the book launch of the new @wsupress title, "The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic" yesterday and had a rare opportunity to tour the grand second floor open loggia. The ceiling was designed by Frederick J. Wiley and features seven panels, each based on William Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man from his play As You Like It. The mosaic tile was created by Mary Chase Perry Stratton and Horace J. Caulkins, founders of Pewabic Pottery. #Detroit #CulturalCenter #MidtownDetroit #ItalianRenaissance #Neoclassical #CassGilbert #PewabicPottery #WoodwardAvenue #archi_ologie #RawDetroit #PureMichigan #PureMittigan #MotorCityShooters #PureDetroit #PureDetroit313 #DepictTheD #VisitDetroit #Michiganders #TheMidwestival #IGersDetroit #IGersMidwest #detroit_igers #ThisPlaceMatters #ThisPlaceMattersDetroit #MichiganPlacesMatter (at Detroit Public Library)
#themidwestival#woodwardavenue#michiganders#igersdetroit#thisplacematters#cassgilbert#italianrenaissance#culturalcenter#neoclassical#puredetroit313#archi_ologie#puredetroit#visitdetroit#depictthed#pewabicpottery#midtowndetroit#igersmidwest#detroit_igers#thisplacemattersdetroit#michiganplacesmatter#puremittigan#motorcityshooters#puremichigan#rawdetroit#detroit
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Women's City Club Address: 2110 Park Built: 1924 Architect: William B. Stratton The Women's City Club of Detroit was founded in 1919. Their mission: "to promote a broad acquaintance among women" and to further civic and cultural activities. William Buck Stratton was commissioned to build a centralized meeting place for the group. The clubhouse is a 6-story brick structure in a mix of Arts & Crafts and early Modern. Featured both inside and out is Pewabic tile, which is the revolutionary work of Stratton's wife, Mary Chase Perry Stratton, a club member and a woman who was the embodiment of the club's ideals. The first 3 floors were used as meeting space for social events and activity planning of members, while the upper 3 floors were living quarters for women who relocated to the city for employment and wished to live in a wholesome environment. Great detail went into differentiating the two sections. The Women's City Club of Detroit would grow to become one of the largest in the world, with a peak of over 8,000 members in the '50s. Due to declining membership, the club moved to a smaller location in 1975. The building was utilized for various purposes in following years, including a restaurant and bar. Until recently, the building was owned by Forbes Management, which upgraded the facade in 2006. In December 2015, the Women's City Club building was purchased by Eric Larson, president and CEO of Larson Realty Group, based in Bloomfield Hills #Detroit #Downtown #ArtsandCraftsArchitecture #Modernism #WilliamStratton #ParkAvenueDetroit #archi_ologie #RawDetroit #PureMichigan #PureMittigan #MotorCityShooters #PureDetroit #PureDetroit313 #DepictTheD #VisitDetroit #Michiganders #TheMidwestival #IGersDetroit #IGersMidwest #detroit_igers #ThisPlaceMatters #ThisPlaceMattersDetroit #MichiganPlacesMatter #DetroitRespect (at Women's City Club)
#puredetroit313#puredetroit#motorcityshooters#themidwestival#igersdetroit#thisplacematters#detroitrespect#detroit_igers#igersmidwest#puremittigan#parkavenuedetroit#downtown#modernism#michiganplacesmatter#artsandcraftsarchitecture#archi_ologie#detroit#williamstratton#michiganders#puremichigan#rawdetroit#thisplacemattersdetroit#depictthed#visitdetroit
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