Albert Kahn (1869–1942), celebrated as the Architect of Detroit and a pioneer of twentieth-century industrial architecture, also helped shape the University of Michigan campus. Following World War I, he served on the university’s Committee of Five, and his firm designed 23 campus buildings in Ann Arbor, 19 of which remain in use today. Jones is a public historian specializing in Detroit’s architectural and industrial heritage. A leading Kahn scholar, he serves on the boards of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation and Preservation Detroit. He will explore how Kahn’s vision, innovation and craftsmanship transformed the university campus and created a lasting
architectural legacy.