The Fisher Building has been characterized in many ways over the past century, but one title has endured above all: “Detroit’s largest art object.”
Its gleaming marble arcades, gilded ceilings and monumental form continue to captivate visitors and scholars alike. Yet even a building this celebrated still holds surprises, like tucked-away floors, hidden systems and long-forgotten stories that reveal just how ambitious Albert Kahn’s vision truly was.
An April 2026 Hour Magazine feature takes readers behind the scenes of this landmark, tracing the lesser-known spaces and ingenious details that most Detroiters never get to see. Guiding that exploration is Jacob Jones, historian, architectural interpreter and a member of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation’s Board of Directors.
For more than a decade, Jones has led thousands through the Fisher Building’s public corridors and private upper floors, illuminating both its artistry and its engineering with the clarity of someone who knows every corner by heart.
We are pleased to share this story with our community. It celebrates the Fisher Building’s enduring beauty; its hidden depths and the expertise of Jones and other stewards who help Detroiters and others understand why this masterpiece still matters.
Read the Hour Magazine feature about the hidden secrets of the Fisher Building here.
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