Yamasaki, Minoru, 1912-1986

Fred Hansen Papers

kschmeling — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 15:15:31 -0400

Fred Hansen (1914-1964) was a construction superintendent for Darin & Armstrong, Inc., a construction firm that worked with famed architect Minoru Yamasaki. Hansen served as the superintendent on three of Yamasaki’s Detroit projects: the Reynolds Metals Regional Sales Headquarters for Southeastern Michigan, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School, and the Helen DeRoy Auditorium at Wayne State University.

This collection consists of photographs, press releases and news clippings on the Reynolds building and Helen DeRoy Auditorium, as well as correspondence between Yamasaki, Darin & Armstrong Inc., and Hansen. Additional construction worksite photos are also included, along with a photograph of Fred Hansen himself.

Wayne State University College of Education Building Committee Records

cwesterman — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:24:37 -0400

The College of Education Building Committee Records detail the planning and events involved in the construction of the College of Education Building at Wayne State University. The collection consists of the records of the College of Education Building Committee for which Willard M. Bateson, associate professor in the College of Education, served as chairman, and records from the College of Education’s Column Raising Ceremony. The Column Raising (or cornerstone laying) Ceremony for the new College of Education Building was held on Thursday, June 11, 1959. The four-story building, designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, was completed in 1961 and provided 96,000 square feet of space, which allowed the college to centralize its offices and classrooms.

Minoru Yamasaki Papers

drice — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:53:56 -0500

Minoru Yamasaki, (1912-1986), best known as the architect of the World Trade Center, New York City, was born into poverty as a second generation Japanese-American in Seattle, Washington. He put himself through the University of Washington and New York University to study architecture, worked in New York for several years, and eventually made his way to Detroit in 1945 where he established his home and his business. He eventually distinguished himself as one of the premier architects of the 20th century with his signature style - tall narrow windows, gothic inspired arches, and open ground level areas. His work in Michigan includes Temple Beth El, Michigan Consolidated Gas Company, and four buildings on the Wayne State University campus (College of Education, McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Helen L. De Roy Auditorium, Prentis Building). Other works include Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (1956), U.S. Science Pavilion, Seattle World’s Fair (1962), Century Plaza Towers, Los Angeles (1975), and Eastern Province International Airport, Saudi Arabia (1985).

The papers of Minoru Yamasaki include correspondence regarding projects, travel, communications with peers and associates, magazine exposure, invitations to speak, and professional organizations. Early architectural drawings, speeches and writings, photographs, awards and doctoral degrees, scrapbooks detailing the progress of his career, and various publications are also included.

2010 North American Labor History Conference

jruss — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:59:10 -0400

The 32nd annual North American Labor History Conference (NALHC) will take place October 21-23, 2010 on the campus of Wayne State University. In 1979, a committee representing Wayne State's History Department, the Walter P. Reuther Library, and other parts of the University formed to address the growth of labor history as a field of scholarship. The result was the first NALHC in October 1979. read more »

Collection Spotlight: Minoru Yamasaki's Campus Buildings

cwesterman — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:20:10 -0400

On April 15, 2015, the National Park Service designated Wayne State University's McGregor Memorial Conference Center as a national historic landmark. The 1958 building is one of four on the Wayne State campus designed by the architect Minoru Yamasaki.

On May 1, 2013, the reflecting pool and sculpture garden of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center was re-opened to the public after months of restoration and repairs. Information on the reopening ceremony, and details about the renovation, can be found here. read more »

By virtue of the time and place of its founding and development -- that is, a large industrial city in the 20th Century -- Wayne State University has always been a modern

Exhibit Announcement: Wayne State University Architecture

eclemens — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:21:06 -0500

Wayne State enjoys one of the most distinctive campuses in the state. The development of this space, however, has been a constant challenge due to its urban setting and lack of available land. The campus we enjoy today is the result of nearly 100 years of adaptive reuse of historic structures and new construction. read more »

(25443) DeRoy Auditorium, Detroit, Michigan

astankrauff — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:03:02 -0400

DeRoy Auditorium, seen from the walkway of the School of Business Administration.

(25941) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Exterior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center with students lounging in the adjacent Japanese Gardens in view.

Buildings, College of Education, Detroit, Michigan

astankrauff — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:03:03 -0400

A postcard featuring the College of Education building, Detroit, Michigan. The building, located at 5425 Gullen Mall, was designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki (1955-1959).

College of Education and McGregor Memorial Conference Center Reflecting Pool, 1961

cwesterman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:37:55 -0400

The College of Education Building and the Reflecting Pool and Sculpture Garden of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

McGregor Memorial Building, interior, Detroit, Michigan

astankrauff — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:02:59 -0400

Interior view of the main lobby area of the McGregor Memorial building, designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, Detroit, Michigan

McGregor Memorial Conference Center Interior, 1968

cwesterman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:15:38 -0400

The interior of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(10005) Districts, Civic Center, Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan, 1988

eclemens — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:56:18 -0400

An aerial view of Hart Plaza and the Detroit Riverfront, Detroit, Michigan. At left is the Henry and Edsel Ford Auditorium. Inside of the plaza is the Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain (locally known as the Noguchi Fountain). At right rear is the Minoru Yamasaki designed Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Building, currently known as One Woodward.

(25919) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Architectural Model

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

An architectural model of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, designed by designed architect Minoru Yamasaki of Yamasaki, Leinweber & Associates.

(25920) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Architectural Model

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

An architectural model of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its surrounding gardens, designed architect Minoru Yamasaki of Yamasaki, Leinweber & Associates.

(25921) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Architectural Model

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

An architectural model of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its surrounding gardens, designed architect Minoru Yamasaki of Yamasaki, Leinweber & Associates.

(25922) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Architectural Model

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

An architectural model of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its surrounding gardens, designed architect Minoru Yamasaki of Yamasaki, Leinweber & Associates.

(25923) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, Yamasaki, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Architect Minoru Yamasaki, of Yamasaki, Leinweber & Associates, stands before an architectural model of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center as he addresses the crowds at the groundbreaking of the building.

(25924) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, Hilberry, Neef, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

(25925) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, Hilberry, Neef, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Dr. Clarence Hilberry, Dean Arthur Neef and K.T. Keller stand by an architectural model and a steam shovel during the groundbreaking ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25926) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Three unidentified people pose with shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25927) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, Neef, Hilberry, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Mrs. Ruth E. Stevens, Conrad Matthaei, Boyd Stockmeyer, President Clarence Hilberry and Dean Arthur Neef pose for a photograph during the groundbreaking ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25928) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Three unidentified men pose with shovels full of earth during the groundbreaking ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25929) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Three unidentified people pose with shovels full of earth during the groundbreaking ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25930) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Dedication, Neef, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Dean Arthur Neef addresses guests at the dedication ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25931) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Dedication, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

An unidentified man addresses guests at the dedication ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25932) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Dedication, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Guests listen to a speaker during the dedication ceremony for the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. At left is the architect, Minoru Yamasaki.

(25933) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Dedication, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

(25935) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

A exterior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its adjacent gardens. Photograph was taken nine days after the dedication of the building.

(25936) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1962

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

(25937) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

A exterior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its adjacent gardens.

(25940) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, Yamasaki, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

An exterior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and its surrounding gardens. Dean Arthur Neef and architect Minoru Yamasaki are shown walking up the stairs.

(25942) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Students relax in the Japanese Gardens adjacent to the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. In the background the Art Center Building is in view.

(25943) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Three women relax in Japanese gardens adjacent to the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. In the background the Education Building, also designed by Minoru Yamasaki, is in view.

(25944) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Students relax in the Japanese Gardens adjacent to the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. In the background the Art Center and the Belcrest Apartments are in view.

(25920) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Architectural Rendering

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:22 -0400

Architectural rendering of an entrance to the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25946) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1950s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

Three women chat near the Japanese Gardens adjacent to the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

(25947) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

A couple sit on a bench in the Art Center with the McGregor Memorial Conference Center in view in the background.

(25948) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1958

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

An exterior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center as seen from across the Japanese Gardens. Photograph was taken shortly after the building's dedication.

(25949) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Interiors, 1950s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

An interior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, taken from the second floor. Through the window the Japanese Gardens and the Art Center are in view.

(25950) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Interiors, 1950s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

Interior view of the lobby of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center, taken from the second floor.

(25951) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Interiors, 1950s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

An interior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center taken during the final phase of its construction.

(25947) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Gardens, 1960s

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

An exterior view of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and the adjacent Japanese Gardens. At left the Education building, also designed by Minoru Yamasaki, is in view.

(25953) Buildings, McGregor Memorial, Groundbreaking, 1956

eclemens — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:23 -0400

Guests make their way to the future site of the McGregor Memorial Conference Center prior to the groundbreaking ceremony.

(38384) Minoru Yamasaki, World Trade Center, 1964

eclemens — Tue, 08 May 2018 11:54:40 -0400

Portrait of architect Minou Yamasaki with a model of the World Trade Center.

(38385) Minoru Yamasaki, World Trade Center, 1964

eclemens — Tue, 08 May 2018 11:53:02 -0400

Portrait of architect Minou Yamasaki with a model of the World Trade Center.

(38384) Minoru Yamasaki, World Trade Center, 1964

eclemens — Tue, 08 May 2018 11:59:41 -0400

Portrait of architect Minou Yamasaki at repose in the offices of Yamasaki and Associates.

Note: the photo was taken to accompany an article on the building of the World Trade Center in New York.

Podcast: International Architect Minoru Yamasaki’s Impact on the Wayne State Campus

teller — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:45:11 -0400

Reuther Library archivist Shae Rafferty discusses the career of Minoru Yamasaki, renown architect of the original World Trade Center, the Dhahran International Airport in Saudi Arabia, as well as many buildings in the metropolitan Detroit area. University archivist Alison Stankrauff shares the history and design of four Yamasaki buildings on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit. read more »

[Podcast] Sandfuture: Exploring Minoru Yamasaki, Lost Humanist Architecture, and the Rise of Sick Buildings and Sick People

teller — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:09:22 -0400

Artist and author Justin Beal shares the career and legacy of influential yet often forgotten architect Minoru Yamasaki. read more »