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Art Deco Separated At Birth #17-A Terracotta Trio
In the 1920s, you could order an entire house from a Sears catalog. No Art Deco homes unfortunately. But suppliers of terracotta produced books of ornaments and trim, including Art Deco, that architects could order, presumably without knowing another architect … 
The Art Deco Speakeasy Mystery
Funny how memory plays tricks. In the late 1970s, I stopped by San Francisco’s Egyptian Theater for some shots of the box office and lobby. The Egyptian details appeared to be painted on–not a suprise when I found out 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 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.