Michael G. Smith
4 books
About the Author
Michael G. Smith is a distinguished historian and author specializing in American architecture and urban development, with a particular focus on the transformative role of the Midwest in shaping modern design. His meticulous research and engaging narrative style bring to life the stories of innovative architects who influenced the built environment of the early twentieth century. In his acclaimed work, Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture (Great Lakes Books), Smith explores the life and contributions of Wirt Rowland, a pivotal figure in Detroit's architectural renaissance, whose designs helped define the city's skyline and the broader trajectory of American modernism. Drawing on extensive archival sources, Smith's scholarship illuminates the intersection of technology, culture, and urban ambition, offering readers a deeper understanding of how regional innovations propelled national architectural trends. A professor emeritus of history, he continues to lecture and write on the enduring legacy of industrial-era design.
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Books by Michael G. Smith
