Walking & history / Downtown / New Center
Detroit Area Art Deco Society
The Detroit Area Art Deco Society keeps Detroit's Art Deco history alive with member walking tours of downtown skyscrapers, including behind-the-scenes access to the Guardian Building.
Languages: English
At a glance
- Groups and private tours
- Most tours require membership.
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What tours do they run?
Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Tour
A visit inside architect Alden B. Dow's home and studio, for members.
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This nonprofit runs member walking tours of downtown's Art Deco skyscrapers, with behind-the-scenes access to the Guardian Building among them. The program also covers historic homes like the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House and the Turkel House, plus the occasional special visit, such as one inside architect Alden B. Dow's own home and studio. Most tours are members-only, so if Art Deco Detroit is your thing, joining is worth it.
- Behind-the-scenes access to the Guardian Building
- Tours of the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House and Turkel House
- Most tours are members-only
How to book and where to meet
Check current tours and membership at daads.org, or reach out at detroitartdeco@gmail.com. Most walks happen in spring and fall, and many require membership.
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