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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 5 MIN

The Cathedral of Commerce: The History Behind the Fisher Building

from Hidden in Plain Sight · host Cumulus Media

Aug. 26, 2025 ~ Nestled in Detroit’s New Center, the Fisher Building rises like a dream carved in stone. In this episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Robert Livernois takes us inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks—a 1928 Art Deco masterpiece born from the vision of the Fisher brothers and architect Albert Kahn. From its gleaming marble halls and vaulted mosaic ceilings to its hidden tunnels and rooftop secrets, the Fisher Building tells a story of ambition, resilience, and artistic brilliance. Discover how this “cathedral of commerce” became a cultural hub, survived war and economic hardship, and continues to pulse with the spirit of Detroit nearly a century later. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug. 26, 2025 ~ Nestled in Detroit’s New Center, the Fisher Building rises like a dream carved in stone. In this episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Robert Livernois takes us inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks—a 1928 Art Deco masterpiece born from the vision of the Fisher brothers and architect Albert Kahn. From its gleaming marble halls and vaulted mosaic ceilings to its hidden tunnels and rooftop secrets, the Fisher Building tells a story of ambition, resilience, and artistic brilliance. Discover how this “cathedral of commerce” became a cultural hub, survived war and economic hardship, and continues to pulse with the spirit of Detroit nearly a century later.

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Aug. 26, 2025 ~ Nestled in Detroit’s New Center, the Fisher Building rises like a dream carved in stone. In this episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Robert Livernois takes us inside one of the city’s most iconic landmarks—a 1928 Art Deco...

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