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Pewabic Pottery

10125 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214
313-822-0954
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Ranked #9 of 61 attractions in Detroit
Type: Specialty Museums, Specialty Shops, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Most recent review
- May 15, 2013
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Highland, Michigan
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63 reviews 63 reviews
36 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Pewabic Pottery is a staple of that time period, and our region. I participated in a class where you were able to make your own tile, and they mailed it to you, this was cool.

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Detroit, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

If you like finding unique treasures that are useful pieces as well as art, well this is the place to go. The pottery is outstanding both in appearance as well as durability. Many of the pieces are made right there at the location in Downtown Detroit; and everything there reflects the character of the city as well as the State... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

The very first house I bought, in downtown Detroit, more than 30 years ago had the most beautiful Pewabic Tile fireplace! I have since moved to another city (Ann Arbor) but my heart will always be with Detroit, so when I decided to re-tile the kitchen and fireplace, I couldn't think of a better place to have tile them than... More

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

The pottery at Pewabic is very tasteful and of very high quality. The designs are original, the glazes lovely and muted. Every time that I have visited Pewabic Pottery, I have found a treasure that I just had to have. The tiles in particular are lovely works of art and make excellent gifts. home

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East Lansing
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51 reviews 51 reviews
6 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

This is a quaint building that highlights some of Detroit's Golden-Era glory. The pottery has been in business for over a century. The vintage pieces in the museum are a must-see for ceramics enthusiasts! In addition to their own pottery they sell works from other top-notch artists such as Mary Philpot and David Ellison.

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Detroit, Michigan
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36 reviews 36 reviews
14 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

There was just mainly the gift shop. You could walk around in the back, but nothing was going on. Maybe on a day when they are actually in production would be better.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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65 reviews 65 reviews
18 attraction reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

First saw Pewabic pieces at Falling Water, and fell in love with the great lines and colors. This place is amazing and worth the drive into town to see. I am unfamiliar with Detroit, but it was very easy to find, great parking, etc. The Pewabic pieces for sale in the store are beautiful and a wide assortment, but the... More

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Los Angeles, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 attraction reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

In the early part of the 20th Century some amazing, hand crafted tiles came out of this place and wound up in some of the fanciest homes in and near the city. It is common to see real estate listings brag a house has Pewabic tile. The current home is small, but charming, with samples of the tile they make... More

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Sterling Heights, MI
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75 reviews 75 reviews
12 attraction reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

This is a wonderful place to visit. You'll see the place that produced (and continues to produce) many great pieces of art featured in Detroit and around the world. Tiles from Pewabic Pottery are used in People Mover stations and Comerica Park.

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Detroit, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

We happened to pass by and went in. Good parking lot right in front. Free. WE looked around at the different items on display and bought serval tiles of Michigan for gifts. I have a friend who tooks pottery lessons there and enjoyed it and has made several works of art. Great stop to explore a different type of art.

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