Detroit Architects Lecture: George D. Mason
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202 | Detroit, MI
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Curious about the architect who helped shape Detroit—and helped launch Albert Kahn’s remarkable career? Before becoming one of America’s most influential architects, Kahn trained in the Detroit offices of George D. Mason and Zachariah Rice, where he rose from apprentice to chief designer between 1884 and 1896.This lecture will shine a spotlight on Mason’s own extraordinary legacy. After parting ways with Rice at the turn of the century, Mason went on to design some of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks, including the Charles T. Fisher Mansion, the Detroit Yacht Club, and the Gem Theatre. He also collaborated with Kahn on the Belle Isle Aquarium and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory around 1901.
Join author, photographer, and architectural historian Dale A. Carlson for a fascinating look at Mason’s life, career, and surviving body of work. From the Grand Hotel to the lavish interiors of the Detroit Masonic Temple, this lecture offers a rare opportunity to explore the vision and influence of one of Detroit’s most important architects.
Admission is free on 5/30! Register for the lecture at https://bit.ly/4tzRQPN
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