The Building With a Golden Tower
When it was completed, Detroit’s Fisher Building was considered Albert Kahn’s most significant non-industrial building.
Posts Tagged ‘Michigan’
Relief for Soldiers
During the Civil War, Michigan’s aid organizations were concerned with applying the latest principles of ‘sanitary science.’
The Old Flag Will Triumph Yet
On September 28, 1861, at Camp Lyons near Detroit, the First Michigan Cavalry regiment received a heavily-fringed blue silk flag—a standard—with the federal coat of arms.
“…To His Country and His Flag”
Charles T. Foster was the first Lansing man to enlist in the Civil War.
Love in the Time of War
Civil War letters contain details of battles and regimental movements, but they also provide unique insight into how soldiers cultivate and maintain personal relationships. Some of these personal relationships are of a romantic nature.
Channeling Jane Addams
Maggie Walz became the “Jane Addams of Northern Michigan,” helping her fellow Finns assimilate into American society.
She Could Do It!
Geraldine Hoff Doyle symbolized all the women working in all of America’s factories during World War II.
The Ossian Sweet Story
In 1925 Detroit, Dr. Ossian Sweet wished to move into a better neighborhood.
“…With the Greatest Determination…”
Samuel Lett (pictured above) served in the Army during the American Civil War.
“A Little Fire…”
This month marks the sixtieth anniversary of Michigan’s State Office Building fire.