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Van Leyen & Preston ( - )

Short-lived firm of Edward Van Leyen & Charles Preston, lasting from 1887-1890.

Van Leyen would go on to great success on his own and with the firm Van Leyen & Schilling, designing Detroit landmarks such as the Belle Isle Casino.

Preston had spent time with leading firms in Cleveland and elsewhere.