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The Detroit Public Library
The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic | Barbara Madgy Cohn, Patrice Rafail Merritt
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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 tours 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 librarys 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 Gilberts vision for Detroits 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 librarys transformative years, documenting the contributions of local and national artists such as Mary Chase Perry Stratton, Gari Melchers, and John Stephens Coppin, and includes photographs of the rooms they have decorated with murals, mosaics, painted windows, bronze works, architectural elements, and ornamentation. In preparing The Detroit Public Library, the authors had two fundamental desires, as they note in their preface. The first was to celebrate the main librarys design using both historic and contemporary images, the latter contributed by a number of photographers presently working in Detroit. The second was to share with the world the beauty and elegance of a grand building in a great city that, even through the most difficult times, has sustained one of the most magnificent neo-classical buildings in the country. The Detroit Public Library unites the interests of history buffs, art enthusiasts, library lovers, and Detroit-area locals with a tribute to one of the citys most impressive structures. This book will appeal to those looking to learn about the builders, the history, and the stories that brought the Detroit Public Library to fruition.
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Andrea313
The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic | Barbara Madgy Cohn, Patrice Rafail Merritt
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Finally went to the library for the first time in two years! It felt so good to walk into that gorgeous building; these stamps and stickers are making my day. ♥️📚❤️ #LibraryLove #DetroitPublicLibrary #MittenLitten #DetroitLove

LiteraryinLawrence What a good feeling! 💗 2y
sharread Wow the Detroit Public Library. Awesome. The last time I was there I was 17. Did you goto the DIA too? 2y
Andrea313 @sharread No, unfortunately, just into the library and on my way! The DIA was one of the first places in Detroit to fully re-open, though, IIRC; I should head over there soon. 2y
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Andrea313
The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic | Barbara Madgy Cohn, Patrice Rafail Merritt
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Of all the beautiful and historic libraries in the world, I have to say that I'm still partial to my gorgeous local #library: Detroit's Main Branch. 😍❤️📚 #LitsySpringBreak #MittenLitten
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LiteraryinLawrence Whoa, this is gorgeous! Like a palace. 3y
Karisa 😍😍😍 3y
TheKidUpstairs Oh my, that's so beautiful!!! 3y
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Andrea313
The Detroit Public Library: An American Classic | Barbara Madgy Cohn, Patrice Rafail Merritt
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I can't rave enough about the Detroit Public Library system, and I can't brag enough about our beautiful, beloved main branch on Woodward. If you visit Detroit, it's a must-see. #Library #30JuneBooks #detroitlove
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wanderinglynn Gorgeous! ❤️ 5y
BarbaraBB I may do that this summer during my roadtrip through the US! 5y
Nute Wow! That is beautiful. 5y
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