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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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