PRESERVATION DETROIT’S
50TH ANNIVERSARY LECTURE SERIES

Fisher Theatre Tour
**SOLD OUT - Join the Waitlist

Led by Detroit historian Jacob Jones, the Fisher Building tour is an immersive, story-driven look at one of Albert Kahn’s defining works. The tour follows the building’s creation, its impact on New Center, and the people—architects, artisans, auto barons, and everyday workers—who shaped its marble, mosaics, and corridors.

You’ll learn how the Fisher Brothers helped transform Detroit, how Kahn blended artistry with industry, and why the building remains such a powerful symbol of the city’s ambition. The tour brings together history, design context, behind-the-scenes details, and strong storytelling to give visitors a deeper understanding of how the Fisher Building came to be—and why it still matters.

Jacob Jones has spent the past decade leading tours of some of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks, including the Guardian Building, the Packard Plant, and the Fisher Building. His work has been featured by the BBC, the New York Times, and the Detroit Free Press. He writes a monthly history column for Model D, serves on the board of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, and recently launched Working History, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations tell their stories through research, writing, and place-based history.

December 18, 2025
6pm - 7:30pm

Fisher Theatre
3011 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI

*The tour will meet inside the 2nd Avenue Entrance, directly across from the Fisher Theater. Arrive early if you'd like to experience the only fully restored retail space in the Fisher Building. The Peacock Room in the Fisher Building will be hosting our group before the tour, offering complimentary refreshments and nostalgic holiday shopping. Mention the tour to have 10% of your purchase donated to Preservation Detroit.