While walking around Chicago I saw a lot of buildings and architectural details that impressed me. I have been trying to decide between writing about the lions I saw on just about everything in Chicago or a building. I decided to go with the building that currently houses Target on the first two floors and offices on the rest of the floors. At first I worried that this building … Continue reading Two impressive buildings – contributed by Rebecca Gohm

In 1874, Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois, took the place of two other churches, Cathedral of Saint Mary and the Church of the Holy Name, after they burned down during the Chicago fire the same year. The new cathedral was designed by a number of people including; Patrick Keely, Henry Schlacks, Charles Murphy, and Joseph McCarthy. The cathedral showcased Gothic revival style. Also known … Continue reading “Similar, But Still Special: Gothic Styled Churches” Contributed by Veronica Martin

Just down the street from my current residence sits the former home of one of the patriarchs of Midland County, Mr. Button.  Misters Button and Halbert arrived in this area in 1849 and were among the first settlers of the county.  The site of his family residence, rebuilt in the 1920s, now serves as a family home and a bed and breakfast, the Buttonville Inn. … Continue reading The Allerton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois and the Buttonville Inn, North Bradley, Michigan: Studies in Architecture and History–Example Post by Laura Dull

Welcome to deltacollegehistoryonthemove, a site dedicated to showcasing the ways in which Delta College students can and have engaged with history.  On this site you will find examples of entire courses as well as various student projects that demonstrate what is possible in your study of history at Delta College.  For more information, contact history@delta.edu. Get Started! Delta College History Homepage (delta.edu/history)   Continue reading Diving In