Cultural Center in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Scarab Club
Photographed By Joel S., June 3, 2015
1. Scarab Club Marker
Founded in 1907, the Scarab Club is one of Michigan's oldest arts organizations. Originally called the Hopkin Club after Detroit marine painter Robert Hopkin, it was renamed in 1913. The scarab, an Egyptian symbol of rebirth, represents the club's commitment to the perpetual renewal of the arts in Detroit. Lancelot Sukert of Detroit designed the clubhouse, which opened on October 5, 1928. The exterior exhibits a Northern Renaissance Revival influence and features the club logo in Pewabic tile. The interior, which houses studios, galleries and classrooms, reflects the Arts and Crafts style. The lounge ceiling beams bear autographs of prominent artists including John Sloan, Diego Rivera, Marcel Duchamp and Norman Rockwell.
Erected 1999 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L332.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 42° 21.565′ N, 83° 3.773′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Cultural Center. Marker is at the intersection of Farnsworth Street and John R Street, on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. International Institute Of Detroit / International Institute Of Metropolitan Detroit (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Pauli Scherer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis College of Business (approx. 0.2 miles away); Omega Psi Phi (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Lang Freer House / Merrill-Palmer Institute (approx. ¼ mile away); Cathedral Church of St. Paul / Interfaith Emergency Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Detroit Association of Women's Clubs (approx. ¼ mile away); First Congregational Church of Detroit (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
Also see . . . The Scarab Club. Club website homepage (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Joel S., June 3, 2015
2. Scarab Club
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 7, 2021
3. Scarab Club
Detail work above entrance
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 7, 2021
4. Scarab Club
View of Scarab Club from John R Street
Photographed By Joel S., June 3, 2015
5. National Register of Historic Places Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
