"They Even Took the Direct," Lansing Historical Society
"They Even Took the Dirt," a documentary about the building of I-496 in Lansing, premiered in the summer of 2023. Through over 100 interviews, archival photographs and film, it brings to life the vibrant Black neighborhood that was wiped out by Interstate 496 in the 1960s. In keeping with Doco-US's 2023 Tourday theme of urban renewal, this film provides evidence of what was lost in the name of progress. The Lansing Historical Society, producer of the film, has made it available on YouTube to watch on demand. Lawrence Cosentino's article in City Pulse provides background to the project, ‘They even took the dirt’ | City Pulse (lansingcitypulse.com)
”They Even Took The Dirt” | City Pulse
Upcoming Events
Docomomo-MI Special Event
June 22, 2024, 3-6pm
Join us on Saturday afternoon, June 22, at Alexander Girard's final Detroit house in Grosse Pointe Farms. The
John and Kathleen McLucas House, now owned by our hosts Rob and May Lubera, will be the setting for the Docomomo-MI annual meeting followed by tours and a reception. The house will be open as part of the Docomomo-US's weekend in Detroit. Doco-US staff members and the weekend participants will join us for
the 4-6 pm reception. As an added treat, authors of recent books on Michigan Modern will attend.
While the Doco-US weekend tour is sold out, the McLucas house reception is free for Michigan members of
Doco-US. Please make sure your membership is up-to-date so you can enjoy the festivities. More details will follow.
For information on the McLucas House, please see
The Alexander Girard Designd House in Detroit - Mid Century Home
September 25-29, 2024
The Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy's annual meeting will be held in Detroit in September. Check here for details.