Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kathleen Marcaccio, Local Historian
Minoru Yamasaki, Detroit’s best-known midcentury architect, left his mark all over Metro Detroit as well as around the country. This program explores his childhood and education, the early days of his career, how he came to Detroit and established his own firm, his world travels and the influences on his architectural philosophy. Kathleen will tell how Yamasaki’s career took off in the 1960s, leading to his commission for the World Trade Center in New York City. This presentation will look at some of Yamasaki’s most iconic works in Detroit and others around the country. Kathleen Marcaccio holds a B.A. in English and anthropology and an M.S. in library science, both from Wayne State University. Since 2004, she has been a volunteer guide for Preservation Detroit and the Detroit Historical Museum.
Location:
Birmingham Next