Photo by Sally Bjork
“I spy: the Land Title Building at 106 N. Fourth Ave. designed by Albert J. Rousseau,” writes Kate Pasola. “This was super difficult to find,” writes Chris Pannier. “It appears your clue was designed to be a red herring as this is an off-campus building, designed by a U-M Professor, although the image sure looks like it belongs to a law school building.” The search took Mary Adams and her partner a couple of days, but Eric Sobocinski knew it right away: “I’ve been fond of this facade from the moment I saw it 41 years ago,” he says.
“The distinctive Art Deco front [was] added in 1927,” writes Dave Bicknell. “The 1920s was a popular time for the new ‘Modernistic’ design, also referred to as Art Deco,” says Barb Tester. “Every time I find myself walking in that area I have to stop and admire the beauty of [Rousseau’s] design,” writes David Karl, who adds that Rousseau also designed St. Mary’s Student Chapel, the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity house, and the Anberay Apartments on East University. Once a favorite of U-M faculty, the Anberay was razed in 2007 to make way for the Z Place student high-rise.
We received ten correct entries in June. Our winner, Barb Tester, will enjoy her $25 gift certificate at Zingerman’s. To enter this month’s contest, use the image and clue below and send your answer to backpage@aaobserver.com.
Hint: Off the beaten Art Fair path | Photo by Sally Bjork
