{"id":1341,"date":"2022-11-03T21:01:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T21:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinthis.org\/hist\/?page_id=1341"},"modified":"2022-11-03T21:05:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T21:05:53","slug":"wirt-rowland-2022-winner-dylan-bowles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clinthis.org\/hist\/wirt-rowland-2022-winner-dylan-bowles\/","title":{"rendered":"Wirt Rowland – 2022 Winner Dylan Bowles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Historical Society
\nScholarship<\/p>\n

22, April 2022<\/p>\n

                                                                        Wirt Rowland<\/span><\/p>\n

Renowned architect, Wirt Rowland, known for his gothic styles in Detroit was born and
\nraised in our very own Clinton Michigan. Growing up he always knew he wanted to become an
\narchitect and was inspired by his environment. He is most known for his work on building
\nthroughout the city of Detroit. At first I had no idea about who Wirt Rowland was, but after
\nresearching him and his work, he serves as an example to me of how determination and hard
\nwork can help any dream come true.<\/p>\n

Growing up Rowland always knew he wanted to become an architect. Setting that as his
\ndream job ever since the age of 8, he never stopped until his dreams became a reality.
\nDetermined, he continued to draw sketches of buildings until at the age of 19, his drawings were
\nrecognized by a Detroit firm Rogers & MacFarlane. Just over 11 years after he first stated he
\nwanted to become an architect he was finally on a path to make his dream of reality. This to me
\nshows that childhood dreams are not always some unattainable fantasy and that through hard
\nwork and dedication, even through your teen years, nothing is ever impossible if you put your
\nmind to it.<\/p>\n

For the next two years, Rowland worked under Rogers & MacFarlane until being hired
\nby architect George D. Mason. Under Mason, Rowland was his apprentice and was inspired by
\nhim. During this time Rowland practiced, learned, and studied everything there was to know
\nabout architecture. It was after this that Rowland went on to get formal training, after getting
\naccepted in Harvard\u2019s Graduate School of Architecture. Once again Rowland\u2019s dedication and
\nhard work habits paid off, allowing him to be accepted into one of the top universities in the
\ncountry.<\/p>\n

After his education he went on to be the highest paid designer in Detroit. He has designed
\nsome of the most iconic buildings including the General Motors Building, the Guardian
\nBuilding, and the First National Building. These buildings are part of the Detroit skyline and it
\nwas because of Rowland\u2019s design these buildings stand out. At the age of 8 I\u2019m sure Rowland
\nwould have no idea his dream of becoming an architect would have such an impact on the city of
\nDetroit. Rowland was a perfect example of why you should never give up on your dreams
\nbecause one day your building design could be towering over top of you.<\/p>\n

In short, Wirt Rowland serves as an example to me as well as many others that hard work
\nand dedication can make your dreams come true. Now after learning about Rowland myself, he
\nis an example of the type of person I strive to be like and it is important to me to share his story
\nwith others. From growing up in Clinton with a dream that would become a reality, to designing
\nsome of the most iconic buildings in Detroit, Wirt Rowland is a perfect example of a person in
\nClinton\u2019s history who should not be forgotten.<\/p>\n

References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Admin, Web. \u201cWirt Rowland Architect.\u201d The Village of Clinton,
\nwww.villageofclinton.org\/community\/wirt-rowland-architect.
\nHistoricDetroit.org, Denise McGeen for. Historic Detroit,
\nhistoricdetroit.org\/architects\/wirt-c-rowland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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