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AADL Talks To: Susan Wineberg

Susan Wineberg
Susan Wineberg, October 1995

Susan is a local history institution in Ann Arbor. She’s been president of the Washtenaw County Historical Society, served on the Historic District Commission, and worked with several groups on prominent local history projects and exhibits. She's accumulated a vast collection of local history, including a slide collection documenting local buildings; and she co-authored the book on Historical Buildings in Ann Arbor. Susan talks with us about how she happened upon her love of local history and local architecture in particular. She shares several stories detailing the politics involved in historic preservation efforts and the many friends and colleagues she worked with over the years.

Historical articles and photos about Susan Wineberg

Susan Wineberg Collection

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AADL Talks To: Bev Willis

Bev Willis
Bev Willis

Bev Willis is an Ann Arbor historian who has worked with several historical organizations, including the African American Cultural and Historical Museum, the city’s Historic District Commission, and the Washtenaw County Historical Society’s Museum on Main Street. Bev talks with us about her passion for local history and the mentors, family members, and cultural influences that helped chart the course of her career.

Washtenaw County Historical Society's Museum on Main Street

African American Cultural and Historical Museum

David Byrd House Living Room Restoration, December 1978 Photographer: Robert Chase

David Byrd House Living Room Restoration, December 1978 image
Year:
1978
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 31, 1978
Caption:
Living room: note repaneled fireplace, piano he repaired, other "junk" he restored to prime condition

David Byrd House Stove Restoration, December 1978 Photographer: Robert Chase

David Byrd House Stove Restoration, December 1978 image
Year:
1978
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 31, 1978
Caption:
Jewell of kitchen: a stove restored to mint condition