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Art Deco Separated At Birth #16-“V” Motif Mailboxes
Each of these early Art Deco mailboxes shares a common thread–a V design motif. The earliest Deco mailbox in the USA, almost Art Nouveau in style, from the Barclay-Vesey Building (begun 1923.) Look closely and you’ll see a “V”: The … 
Art Deco Detroit Part Five-Deco Around Town
There’s more to Detroit’s Art Deco than skyscapers. A lot more.
Art Deco Detroit Part 4-Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry
Diego Rivera often worked big, but I was unprepared for his colossal Detroit Industry, consisting of 27 panels.
Art Deco Separated At Birth #15-Tiny Skyscrapers
Can there be a greater contradiction than the tiny skyscraper?
Art Deco Swag
A gallery of tote bags from Art Deco World Congress events.
Art Deco Detroit Part 3-The Penobscot Building
With the Guardian and Fisher Buildings, the Penobscot completes Detroit’s Art Deco skyscraper trifecta.
Japan Deco-Yokohama’s Surprising Art Deco Heritage
The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 devastated Yokohama but also paved the way for some new Art deco buildings.
Art Deco Denver Part 3-The Streamlined Homes of Bonnie Brae
In addition to Art Deco commerical architecture, Denver has a handful of Streamline Moderne houses as well.