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University of Tennessee Architecture Group Identifies 97-Year-Old Kahn-Designed Structure in Knoxville

University of Tennessee Architecture Group Identifies 97-Year-Old Kahn-Designed Structure in Knoxville

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Nov 19, 2025 | Preservation

In a stunning rediscovery nearly a century in the making, a commanding brick warehouse at 900 E. Fifth Avenue in Knoxville has been identified as the work of Albert Kahn. Long admired but never fully understood, the structure was revealed to be a 1929 Chevrolet Motor...
The Challenges of Adaptive Reuse:                                                  Charlotte’s Camp North End Remains a Work in Progress

The Challenges of Adaptive Reuse: Charlotte’s Camp North End Remains a Work in Progress

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Oct 27, 2025 | Albert Kahn News, News, Preservation

Charlotte Magazine takes a close look at Camp North End, a 76-acre former Ford factory in Charlotte designed by Albert Kahn, in the article below. The nearly century- old Ford manufacturing facility is halfway through a 20-year adaptive-reuse transformation. The...
Demolition of Historic GM Crane Bay: A Cautionary Tale from Indianapolis

Demolition of Historic GM Crane Bay: A Cautionary Tale from Indianapolis

by Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation | Oct 16, 2025 | Foundation News, Preservation

The demolition of the Albert Kahn-designed crane bay at the former General Motors plant in Indianapolis is more than a local disappointment — it’s a national warning. The crane bay wasn’t just steel and concrete, it was a monument to American...
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