Cultural Landscape Symposium 2010:
Prairie Style Design Legacy in SE Michigan and Relevance Today
A CENTURY AGO, the natural landscape of the Midwest inspired a
new American architectural and landscape design expression known as the
Prairie Style. The 150th birthday anniversary of landscape designer Jens Jensen
in 2010, offers a timely and unique opportunity to explore the Prairie Style
legacy in southeast Michigan.
WHEN:
Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, 2010
WHERE:
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The Henry Ford Estate and The Henry
Ford's Benson Ford Research Center in Dearborn
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The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores
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Nichols Arboretum, the Bentley Historical Library, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens
in Ann Arbor
Presentations at these sites will focus on
the historical context of the Prairie Style in early 20th century; the designs and
cultural contributions brought to these properties by early practitioners of this
style; interpretation techniques being developed; sites and sources for additional
resources on the topic; and future significance of Prairie Style
landscapes as related to sustainability issues.
The Symposium is limited to approximately
60 participants due to facility size limitations.
Please contact Karen Marzonie, Landscape Manager,
Henry Ford Estate
at 313-593-5580 or
marzonie@umd.umich.edu for more information.
DOWNLOAD
THE SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FORM HERE (.pdf)
DOWNLOAD
THE SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM ITINERARY HERE (excel file)
PLEASE NOTE: All checks should be made payable to "University of Michigan-Dearborn".
Please write in the memo line "HFE Landscape Symposium"
