Author: SMITH, KAY
Title: Bloomfield Blossoms Glimpses Into the History of Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Description: No Place: Bloomfield Township Bicentennial Commission, 1976. First Edition. First Printing; Soft Cover. Softcover has picture of tree blossoms on cover. White spine with black lettering. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Extensively illustrated with 2 maps, 54 b/w photographs and drawings and 52 color photographs and drawings. "Bloomfield is one of the oldest remaining townships in Michigan...." Besides Bloomfield Township, there is West Bloomfield, and Bloomfield Hills, all in Oakland County, in the northern area of the greater Metro Detroit area. It has continuously been home to some the most famous, wealthy, presitigious Detroit area personalities, including politicians, auto barons, sport stars, and those of deep pockets. Some of the most famous 20th century architects have designed buildings here, including local giant Albert Kahn, Eliel Saarinen [Cranbrook educational complex, still a leading prep school and landmark], Frank Lloyd Wright, Minoru Yamasaki, Alden Dow and Wallace Frost, as well as Eliel's son Eero Saarinen. Excellent reference book on the background of Bloomfield, from prehistoric times thru to 1976. ; B&W & Color Illustrations; 9 1/4 x 8"; 160 pages; Oblong shaped soft cover has light rubbing/scuffing, some shelf wear.. Very Good+ .

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