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- "Bird Architecture," circa 1916 - Starting in the 19th century, early environmentalists and the U.S. government encouraged people to put up birdhouses for a variety of reasons. The practice, sometimes called "landlording," benefitted native bird species experiencing habitat loss. "Landlords" built or purchased bird shelters ranging from simple houses to elaborate, multilevel structures that copied popular architecture styles.
- circa 1916
- Collections - Artifact
"Bird Architecture," circa 1916
Starting in the 19th century, early environmentalists and the U.S. government encouraged people to put up birdhouses for a variety of reasons. The practice, sometimes called "landlording," benefitted native bird species experiencing habitat loss. "Landlords" built or purchased bird shelters ranging from simple houses to elaborate, multilevel structures that copied popular architecture styles.
- An Outline of World Architecture, 1973 -
- 1973
- Collections - Artifact
An Outline of World Architecture, 1973
- Architectural Ornament -
- Collections - Artifact
Architectural Ornament
- Landscape Architecture Drawing for Fair Lane, "Proposed grades for garden," August 1915 - Henry and Clara Ford hired landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds surrounding Fair Lane -- the Fords' 1300-acre Rouge River estate. Jensen envisioned naturalistic meadows, gardens, orchards, grottoes, and wandering paths for the nature-loving couple to enjoy. This drawing shows the proposed plans for several gardens near the couple's 56-room mansion.
- August 01, 1915
- Collections - Artifact
Landscape Architecture Drawing for Fair Lane, "Proposed grades for garden," August 1915
Henry and Clara Ford hired landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds surrounding Fair Lane -- the Fords' 1300-acre Rouge River estate. Jensen envisioned naturalistic meadows, gardens, orchards, grottoes, and wandering paths for the nature-loving couple to enjoy. This drawing shows the proposed plans for several gardens near the couple's 56-room mansion.
- "College of Architecture, Art, and Planning Statement," April 22, 1969 -
- April 22, 1969
- Collections - Artifact
"College of Architecture, Art, and Planning Statement," April 22, 1969
- Box, Jens Jensen Fair Lane Landscape Architecture Drawings, circa 1921 - Henry and Clara Ford hired landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds surrounding Fair Lane -- the Fords' 1300-acre Rouge River estate. Jensen created landscape drawings for his vision of the estate's formal and natural areas. Jensen numbered and stored these plans in this case.
- circa 1921
- Collections - Artifact
Box, Jens Jensen Fair Lane Landscape Architecture Drawings, circa 1921
Henry and Clara Ford hired landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds surrounding Fair Lane -- the Fords' 1300-acre Rouge River estate. Jensen created landscape drawings for his vision of the estate's formal and natural areas. Jensen numbered and stored these plans in this case.
- "Architecture, New Directions, Voies Nouvelles: Conferences, Alcan, Lectures" Poster, 1974 -
- 19 November 1974-03 December 1974
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"Architecture, New Directions, Voies Nouvelles: Conferences, Alcan, Lectures" Poster, 1974
- Artist's Proof, "Architecture Test" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1970 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- 1970
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Artist's Proof, "Architecture Test" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1970
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Architectural Ornament from the Detroit Central Market, 1860 - The Detroit Central Market's vegetable shed sheltered vendors and customers from 1861 to 1894. The structure was then removed to Belle Isle and was slated for demolition in 2003 when The Henry Ford acquired it. The reconstructed building--which opened in Greenfield Village in 2022--includes several original cast-iron columns and ornamental woodwork, siding, and other details that convey the Swiss-Chalet aesthetic of the original design.
- 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Architectural Ornament from the Detroit Central Market, 1860
The Detroit Central Market's vegetable shed sheltered vendors and customers from 1861 to 1894. The structure was then removed to Belle Isle and was slated for demolition in 2003 when The Henry Ford acquired it. The reconstructed building--which opened in Greenfield Village in 2022--includes several original cast-iron columns and ornamental woodwork, siding, and other details that convey the Swiss-Chalet aesthetic of the original design.
- Window Pane, 1700-1780 -
- 1700-1780
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Window Pane, 1700-1780