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Architecture, Art, and Design from the Midwest | Prints: shopmidwestmodern.com | Patreon: http://patreon.com/midwestmodern | Contact: josh.lipnik@gmail.com

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Wanted to let you all know I will be at Mouse Arts & Letters Club in Chicago on Saturday, February 21 at 4pm giving a presentation on modern design in West Michigan.

No tickets required, just a $10 suggested donation at the door.

09.02.2026 01:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 60 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wanted to let you all know I will be at Mouse Arts & Letters Club in Chicago on Saturday, February 21 at 4pm giving a presentation on modern design in West Michigan.

No tickets required, just a $10 suggested donation at the door.

09.02.2026 01:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 60 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Butterfly Roof House (1965)
Farmington Hills, MI

04.06.2025 01:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 202 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Walnut Grove Mutual Housing (1942)
South Bend, IN

Modern co-op housing development built for defense industry workers during World War II. The original residents worked making engines and rubber fuel cells for military aircraft.

02.06.2025 02:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 107 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Hesburgh Library (1962)
Notre Dame, IN

02.06.2025 01:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 74 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Iโ€™ll be speaking about the architecture of the Upper Peninsula this Wednesday at 7pm at the Dearborn Historical Society

01.06.2025 22:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 38 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Midcentury ranch in Farmington Hills, MI

01.06.2025 00:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 206 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Midcentury ranch in Farmington Hills, MI

01.06.2025 00:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 206 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah that Art Deco style entrance was a later addition.

29.05.2025 14:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Farmers Security Bank (1915)
South Bend, IN

29.05.2025 01:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 102 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Tower Building (1929)
South Bend, IN

23.05.2025 02:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 107 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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The Tower Building (1929)
South Bend, IN

23.05.2025 02:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 107 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Midcentury modern pawn shop in South Bend, IN

19.05.2025 02:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 320 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Happening June 4th, @midwestmodern.bsky.social is visiting the Dearborn Historical Museum to deliver his lecture on Upper Peninsula architecture

09.05.2025 15:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flori Blondell Residence (1913) in Oak Park, IL designed by architect John S. Van Bergen

08.05.2025 17:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 74 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Art Deco Storefront
Chicago, IL

07.05.2025 02:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 322 ๐Ÿ” 23 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Standing room only

Standing room only

A boat

A boat

Museum designed by a descendent of miles van de rohe โ€” incredibly nice space/design

Museum designed by a descendent of miles van de rohe โ€” incredibly nice space/design

Mr. Midwest himself

Mr. Midwest himself

Great lecture and exhibit from @midwestmodern.bsky.social, OG granddaddy of rust belt building posting, at the very cool Chicago Maritime Museum in Bridgeport. Visit this summer to see the exhibit and museum โš“๏ธ

02.05.2025 02:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Replica Sinclair Service Station
Cassopolis, MI

23.04.2025 02:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 126 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Exhibit Opening: Maritime Midwest Modern โ€” Chicago Maritime Museum

Tickets are on sale now for the opening reception of my exhibit at the Chicago Maritime Museum.

Thursday May 1st from 6-9pm

www.chicagomaritimemuseum.org/exhibit-open...

19.04.2025 21:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 48 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Exhibit Opening: Maritime Midwest Modern โ€” Chicago Maritime Museum

Tickets are on sale now for the opening reception of my exhibit at the Chicago Maritime Museum.

Thursday May 1st from 6-9pm

www.chicagomaritimemuseum.org/exhibit-open...

19.04.2025 21:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 48 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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1975 7-Up branding designed by Thomas Miller of the Chicago firm Goldscholl Design Associatesq

09.04.2025 01:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 145 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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The Pines Chapel (1961) in Chatham, ON by architect Joseph Storey

03.04.2025 02:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 222 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Midcentury Office Building
Southfield, MI

03.04.2025 17:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 116 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Gospel album recorded at the church

03.04.2025 02:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 29 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Pines Chapel (1961) in Chatham, ON by architect Joseph Storey

03.04.2025 02:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 222 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Chatham-Kent Civic Center (1975)
Chatham, ON

03.04.2025 01:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 60 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vintage signs at Retro Suites Hotel in Chatham, ON

30.03.2025 18:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 71 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Art Deco Terrazzo
Chatham, ON

28.03.2025 01:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 53 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Midcentury modern details at The Pines Chapel (1961) in Chatham, ON. Designed by local architect Joseph Storey.

28.03.2025 00:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 88 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Midcentury modern house in Chatham, ON

24.03.2025 00:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 68 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0