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- "The Best Spots to Sit and Read a Book in Detroit Map," 2016 - Jason Polan was a Michigan-born, New York-based illustrator whose visual storytelling sought to elevate the everyday—with humor and care. This collection documents Polan's life and prolific art practice, spanning childhood to adulthood; he was also a convener of creative communities. Inspiration, ideation, and completed projects are represented in preparatory material, printed matter, publications, product design, artwork, and personal collecting.
- 2016
- Collections - Artifact
"The Best Spots to Sit and Read a Book in Detroit Map," 2016
Jason Polan was a Michigan-born, New York-based illustrator whose visual storytelling sought to elevate the everyday—with humor and care. This collection documents Polan's life and prolific art practice, spanning childhood to adulthood; he was also a convener of creative communities. Inspiration, ideation, and completed projects are represented in preparatory material, printed matter, publications, product design, artwork, and personal collecting.
- The Beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1902 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- 1902
- Collections - Artifact
The Beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1902
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from around the world. These colorful prints were reproduced for ads, purchased to decorate homes and offices, bought as souvenirs, and used as teaching tools in schools and libraries.
- Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan - The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- 1908-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan
The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan - The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- 1908-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan
The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- Y.M.C.A. Building, Detroit, Michigan -
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Y.M.C.A. Building, Detroit, Michigan