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The latest news from the Foundation on events, programs, preservation initiatives, architectural legacy, educational activities and other stories that recognize and celebrate the ideas, ideals and life of Albert Kahn.
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Albert Kahn’s Iconic Book Depository Reopens as Innovation Hub
Detroit’s historic Book Depository building, designed by Albert Kahn, is reborn as part of Ford’s Michigan Central innovation campus.
Fisher Building Glows Green After MSU Investment
The 1928 Art Deco masterpiece by Kahn gets a major revitalization boost and a vibrant new look.
Albert Kahn: The Architect Who Shaped Modern Industry (HistoricDetroit.org)
Explore a full biography and architectural timeline of Albert Kahn’s legacy through Detroit and beyond.
Albert Kahn – Biography at Britannica
Britannica’s summary of Kahn’s life and revolutionary influence on industrial architecture worldwide.
Detroit Historical Society: The Rise of Albert Kahn
From immigrant to icon — how Kahn redefined factory architecture and built Detroit’s industrial core.
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