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
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Other Resources:
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