Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation
  • About
    • About The Foundation
    • Our Board of Directors
  • Albert Kahn
    • His Life
    • His Work
    • Ten Significant Buildings
    • An Interactive Map of Kahn Buildings
    • Additional Resources
  • Events
  • Preservation
    • Preservation Overview
    • Preservation News
    • Plaque Program
  • News
  • Blog
  • Support Us
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
Select Page
“Why I Keep Returning to a 100-Year-Old,                                               Albert Kahn-Designed Factory”

“Why I Keep Returning to a 100-Year-Old, Albert Kahn-Designed Factory”

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Dec 25, 2025 | Preservation, Uncategorized

In this personal reflection, a Charlotte resident recounts how an impromptu visit to Camp North End – which is housed in a century‑old Albert Kahn–designed Ford Motor Company plant – has unexpectedly reshaped the way he sees buildings, history and the possibilities of...
Foundation President Heidi Pfannes on WXYZ-TV’s “Spotlight on the News”

Foundation President Heidi Pfannes on WXYZ-TV’s “Spotlight on the News”

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Dec 23, 2025 | Uncategorized

Heidi Pfannes, president of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, recently appeared on “Spotlight on the News.” Interviewed by host Chuck Stokes, Heidi discussed our founding, our mission, our first five years and future initiatives and plans. “Spotlight on the News” is...
Greenfield Village’s Stand 44: A Tribute to Detroit’s Immigrant Builders

Greenfield Village’s Stand 44: A Tribute to Detroit’s Immigrant Builders

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Dec 18, 2025 | Preservation, Uncategorized

At first glance, Stand 44 at Greenfield Village may seem like a modest structure, but its story carries remarkable poignancy. It is a building influenced by the work and vision of Albert Kahn, the German-Jewish immigrant whose architectural genius transformed Detroit...
City of Detroit Reveals Adaptive Reuse Plan for Former Packard Plant Site; Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation to Serve as Project’s Philanthropic Fiduciary

City of Detroit Reveals Adaptive Reuse Plan for Former Packard Plant Site; Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation to Serve as Project’s Philanthropic Fiduciary

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Dec 2, 2025 | Preservation

The Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation will serve as philanthropic fiduciary partner for the recently announced Packard Park redevelopment, a landmark initiative that will breathe new life into one of Detroit’s most storied industrial sites. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s...

Recent Foundation News

  • A New Chapter for the Iconic Packard Plant Site and the Legacy of Albert Kahn
  • Opening Reception Photo Gallery: “Women of the Kahn Family” Exhibit at UM’s Duderstadt Center
  • From Model A to Modern Renewal: The Remarkable, 95-Year Story of the Albert Kahn-Designed Richmond, California Ford Plant
  • “Why I Keep Returning to a 100-Year-Old, Albert Kahn-Designed Factory”
  • Foundation President Heidi Pfannes on WXYZ-TV’s “Spotlight on the News”
December 2025
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
« Nov   Jan »
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

Contact Us

Fisher Building 3011 W. Grand Blvd.,
Suite 1800 Detroit,
MI 48202-3000

info@albertkahnlegacy.org

313.451.4688‬

About Us

Preserving the legacy of Albert Kahn, the Foundation is dedicated to celebrating his life, work, and enduring impact on architecture through education, advocacy, and public engagement.

Name(Required)

© 2025 Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation

Privacy Policy / Terms and Conditions