Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This conversation was recorded on January 13, 2021 between Jason Dake, photographer James Haefner, and historian Brian Conway, in conjunction with the exhibition Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy at the Dennos Museum Center. The program included a walkthrough of the gallery, brief presentations by each guest speaker, and a brief Q & A.
Michigan Modern celebrates Michigan’s incredible modern architectural design history from 1928 through 2012. It comprises over 50 photographs by James Haefner primarily for the State Historic Preservation Office as part of their Michigan Modern Project and featured in the book by State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway titled "Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy." Several additional photographs from Mr. Haefner’s archives are included. The buildings photographed were selected to represent the best modern architecture in all areas of the state focusing on the work of Michigan architects as well as internationally known architects who completed commissions in Michigan.
This conversation was recorded on January 13, 2021 between Jason Dake, photographer James Haefner, and historian Brian Conway, in conjunction with the exhibition Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy at the Dennos Museum Center. The program included a walkthrough of the gallery, brief presentations by each guest speaker, and a brief Q & A.
Michigan Modern celebrates Michigan’s incredible modern architectural design history from 1928 through 2012. It comprises over 50 photographs by James Haefner primarily for the State Historic Preservation Office as part of their Michigan Modern Project and featured in the book by State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway titled "Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy." Several additional photographs from Mr. Haefner’s archives are included. The buildings photographed were selected to represent the best modern architecture in all areas of the state focusing on the work of Michigan architects as well as internationally known architects who completed commissions in Michigan.
