Detroit Observatory

Historical Restoration

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Complete restoration

Meticulously researched by the project team, this building was returned to its 1854 origins, inside and out. The work matched period construction and methods, down to the smallest detail. The Observatory was featured in Architecture, CAM Magazine, UM Michigan Alumnus and Ann Arbor Lifestyle Magazine.

Location

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Plan

Complete restoration

Team

JC Beal Construction, LLC

U of M Plant Extension

Quinn Evans Architects

Fitzpatrick Structural

SWS Engineering

JJR Inc.

Awards

2002 Award of Honor –

American Institute of Architects-Michigan Chapter

2000 Preservation Award –

Michigan Historic

Preservation Network

1999 Award of Merit –

American Association for

State and Local History

1998 Preservation Project

of the Year,

Historic District Commission,

City of Ann Arbor, Michigan

1998 Pyramid Award –

Best Project Team for projects

under 3 million dollars,

Washtenaw Contractors

Association

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Stephen Graham Photography

RELATED LINKS:

History of the Detroit

Observatory

About the Project Team

About the Awards

Project Gallery

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