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While this website started as a simple documentation of lesser-known and less appreciated modern sites, it obviously does not exist completely outside the conversation around the preservation of our modern built heritage. Occasionally, we will be featuring preservation projects and campaigns … Continue reading →

Starting this month, Mid-Century Mundane is launching a new reader-driven feature to help spread the word about Mid-Century architecture and this site. We have been encouraged by the response to this blog, starting as an occasional musing on mid-century vernacular, … Continue reading →

Last week Mid-Century Mundane was thrilled to be featured on Herman Miller’s Lifework Blog as one of the Best of the Week. Thanks and keep reading!

Here are some of the articles we’ve posted on our Facebook page recently. Make sure to like us on Facebook to stay updated! Help save the endangered Barry Building in Los Angeles! A mid-century church in Gary, Indiana goes for … Continue reading →

Even though this website is our main focus, we also regularly update our Facebook page with articles that address Mid-Century Mundane issues around the country. So please like us on Facebook! Recent posts include: A MCM Valentine in Missouri! More … Continue reading →

New links added for modern websites, surveys and databases in Ohio, Michigan, Phoenix and Maryland. Check them out in the blogroll in the right hand column!

Here are several links from the past few weeks related to buildings and architects I have covered or just links of general mid-century mundane interest. Goldberg’s Prentice Hospital in Chicago is granted a temporary stay of execution. The real estate … Continue reading →

Become a fan of Mid-Century Mundane on Facebook! We’ll be posting articles that highlight the genre of modern architecture, especially lesser-known buildings and architects. Click here to “like” us!

On January 18, Edgar Tafel, mid century architect and former apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright died. He worked on many of Wright’s most famous buildings, including Fallingwater and Johnson Wax. The only mention I found online was here. A little … Continue reading →

Sorry for the delay. I’ve been busy. New posts coming in the next two weeks. Thanks for reading.