Macomb County Building, Mt. Clements, George J. Hass, 1931

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Art Deco was not limited to the monumental buildings of downtown Detroit. Architect George J. Haas of St. Clair Shores designed the Macomb County Building in Mt. Clemens. This 12-story skyscraper was in striking contrast to what was still at that time an area rural in character.

Symbols of the branches of the United States Military and of Native Americans can be seen throughout. Military references were clearly made because of the Selfridge Army Air Field in close proximity. Rams' head ornamentation is also included – an ancient symbol of power.

Photo Credit: Art Deco in Detroit by Rebecca Binno Savage and Greg Kowalski (2004)

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