Bruce Allen Kopytek

Born: 11/09/1958   Hamtramck , MI
Parents: Walter J. and Bernadine H. Kopytek
Spouse: Carole Kopytek
Address(es):
Permanent :
2207 Crystal Drive
Rochester Hills , MI 48309
Contact Information:
Phone : 586-944-6715
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.thedepartmentstoremuseum.org

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Jacobson's: Michigan's One-of-a-Kind Store
- Article
Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Michigan History Magazine, March/April 2016 2016
Crowley's: Detroit's Friendly Store History , Michigan Adult Charleston, S.C. : The History Press 2015
Eaton's: The Trans-Canada Store
- Review: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2015/01/02/eatons_the_transcanada_store_by_bruce_kopytek_review.html
History Adult Charleston, S.C. : The History Press 2014
Toledo's Three Ls: Lamson's, The Lion Store, and Lasalle's History Adult Charleston, S.C. : The History Press 2013
Jacobson's, I Miss It So! The History Press, 2011, History, Adult
- Review: Author Charts the Rise and Fall of Jacobson's, Lansing City Pulse, November 2011
History , Michigan Adult Charleston, S.C. : The History Press 2011
What is the aim or goal of your writing: After losing my job as an architect to the Great Recession in 2009, I needed a creative outlet. Given a long held interest int he history of great department stores, I began The Department Store Museum web site, in order to spread the knowledge and history of these institutions. I was offered an opportunity to write a book for The History Press, and I jumped at the chance. While I am an architect by profession, the practice of architecture requires the talents of a designer, illustrator, writer, and even sometimes psychologist. As a result, I was able to put my writing and organizational skills together to become a published author as well.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
- Attended one year Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo , MI

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Vice President Fieldstone Architecture & Engineering Auburn Hills , MI 2013
Chief Design Architect Thompson-Phelan Group Anchorville , MI 1997 -2009
Architect Kmart Corporation Troy , MI 1992 -1997
Architect JPRA Inc. Farmington Hills , MI 1988 -1991
Designer Fusco Associates Southfield , MI 1985 -1988
Designer Rosetti Associates Detroit , MI 1982 -1985
Intern Smith, Hinchman & Grylls Detroit , MI 1978 -1982

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