The Glory of Gibson
In 1902, five Kalamazoo businessmen bought Orville Gibson’s patent for a new type of mandolin. The Gibson name would come to carry special resonance for lovers of fine stringed musical instruments.
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Look
A leisurely Look at Michigan’s stories and traditions from yesterday to yesteryear.
About Look
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." The Michigan state motto served as the inspiration for this blog. If you look, you will find stories, photos and more to connect you to this great state and its wonderful history.
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Towering Achievments
Yamasaki remains an important part of our international architectural heritage. This is part one of a two part blog on Yamasaki and his life as written by guest blogger Dale Allen Gyure, Ph.D.
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