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There’s a change happening along Grand River in East Lansing. Buildings are being prepped for renovation, which means some businesses are relocating.…
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MSU Art History professor Susan Bandes has written a book on notable Lansing-area architecture called “Mid-Michigan Modern From Frank Lloyd Wright to…
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The mid-20th century was an incredibly transformative time in American society. A depression followed by a world war followed by a consumerism boom drove…
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Amy Haimerl and her husband wanted to move from Brooklyn to Detroit, so they bought an old house at a rock-bottom price. The fixer-upper has become the…
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It’s the peak of home buying and selling season, and we’ll look back on historic Michigan homes that were to take a leap foward. Current State takes us to…
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The history of 20th century design in Michigan isn’t just about automobiles. After World War II, Michigan was a hub for architects who broke away from the…
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Historic preservation stakeholders from across the state are convening in Jackson, Michigan this week for the annual Michigan Historic Preservation…
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This Sunday marks the second week of Advent, the start of the Christian church year and the prelude to Christmas. It’s also the 100th anniversary of…
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Today on Current State: Update on fiscal conditions in Detroit and other U.S. cities; Lansing's historical Knapp's building renovation; MSU Theatre's…
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The massive renovation of the former J.W. Knapp department store continues in downtown Lansing. The historic 190,000 square foot building is being…