Historic Detroit Skyscrapers, an Albert Kahn (and Associates) Walking Tour

Name: Historic Detroit Skyscrapers, an Albert Kahn (and Associates) Walking Tour
Start: 2026-05-31T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-31T15:00:00-04:00
Location: 1601 Woodward Ave

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1601 Woodward Ave | Detroit, MI

Join AKLF & expert David R. Webb for a Detroit walking tour of iconic pre-1929 architecture. Explore Book Tower, Guardian Building and more.
About this Event

Join the AKLF and local expert guide David R. Webb as we explore what the Michelin Guide calls one of America’s greatest “open-air museums of architecture.” This two-hour, 1.7-mile walking tour of downtown Detroit will highlight many of the stunning architectural achievements of Albert Kahn (and associates) constructed before the market crash of 1929, including the opportunity to go inside the Book Tower, Hotel David Whitney, and the Guardian Building. Celebrate over a century of Detroit design and sign up today!
David R. Webb is a local historian, guide, and advocate for the city of Detroit. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Wayne State University in 2020 and has been giving tours for nearly a decade. He currently works for Visit Detroit, bringing tourists and conventions from all over the world to the ‘Paris of the Midwest,’ and in his spare time enjoys performing as a classical vocalist and hitting the gym.