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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.

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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 — 👍 60    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 0
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Butterfly Roof House (1965)
Farmington Hills, MI

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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.

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Hesburgh Library (1962)
Notre Dame, IN

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I’ll be speaking about the architecture of the Upper Peninsula this Wednesday at 7pm at the Dearborn Historical Society

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Midcentury ranch in Farmington Hills, MI

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Midcentury ranch in Farmington Hills, MI

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Yeah that Art Deco style entrance was a later addition.

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Farmers Security Bank (1915)
South Bend, IN

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The Tower Building (1929)
South Bend, IN

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The Tower Building (1929)
South Bend, IN

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Midcentury modern pawn shop in South Bend, IN

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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 — 👍 17    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Flori Blondell Residence (1913) in Oak Park, IL designed by architect John S. Van Bergen

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Art Deco Storefront
Chicago, IL

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Standing room only

Standing room only

A boat

A boat

Museum designed by a descendent of miles van de rohe — incredibly nice space/design

Museum designed by a descendent of miles van de rohe — 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 ⚓️

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Replica Sinclair Service Station
Cassopolis, MI

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Exhibit Opening: Maritime Midwest Modern — 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...

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Exhibit Opening: Maritime Midwest Modern — 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 — 👍 48    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
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1975 7-Up branding designed by Thomas Miller of the Chicago firm Goldscholl Design Associatesq

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The Pines Chapel (1961) in Chatham, ON by architect Joseph Storey

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Midcentury Office Building
Southfield, MI

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Gospel album recorded at the church

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The Pines Chapel (1961) in Chatham, ON by architect Joseph Storey

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Chatham-Kent Civic Center (1975)
Chatham, ON

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Vintage signs at Retro Suites Hotel in Chatham, ON

30.03.2025 18:57 — 👍 71    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
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Art Deco Terrazzo
Chatham, ON

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Midcentury modern details at The Pines Chapel (1961) in Chatham, ON. Designed by local architect Joseph Storey.

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Midcentury modern house in Chatham, ON

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