Last week we explored some of the work by Frank Allen Miles. He designed close to 20 homes (that we know of), throughout Grosse Pointe between 1926 and 1951. Much of his work is on some of Grosse Pointe’s more noted streets such as Provencal, Lothrop, Touraine, and Renaud. This week we take a closer […]
Last week we were at 246 Lakeland to explore a magnificent home completed in 1913 for Fred C. Shipman. It was designed by respected architect F. Gordon Pickell who also created two fine homes on University Place. This week we are going to look at some of the work by Frank Allen Miles. Very little […]
Last week we travelled along the historic street of Rivard to explore the three sets of English inspired Terraced homes designed by D. Allen Wright in 1926. This week we head to 246 Lakeland, a magnificent home completed in 1913 for Fred C. Shipman. It was designed by respected architect F. Gordon Pickell. Mr. Pickell […]
Last week we were on University Place exploring the two houses Charles B. CuCharme had commissioned during the early 20th Century – numbers 354 and 365 – two elegant homes one of which was designed by the renowned firm of Stratton and Snyder. This week we head to the historic street of Rivard to look […]
Last week we concluded our series on the three Lochmoor Clubhouses. Each building had a different story to tell. The first clubhouse was completed between 1917-1918, designed by the esteemed duo of William B. Stratton and his partner at the time Dalton J. Snyder. This week we head to University Place, one of the most […]
Last week we continued our presentation of Lochmoor Club as we explored clubhouse number 2. On 16 February 1924, Lochmoor Club suffered a catastrophic loss after the clubhouse was destroyed by fire. Two days later the ground was cleared to make way for a new building, designed by Stratton and Snyder. The new building, completed […]
Last week we focused on the historic Lochmoor Club as we presented the history of this special place and the story of the original clubhouse – completed between 1917-1918. It was designed by the esteemed duo of William B. Stratton and his partner at the time Dalton J. Snyder. This week we continue with the […]
Last week we introduced Burton Brothers Construction. Founded in1922, it is understood the firm originally started as a custom home builder and became a prominent company designing and/or building fine homes in the affluent neighborhoods of Metro Detroit This week, after the tragic events at the historic Lochmoor Club last week, we wanted to take […]
Last week we presented the history of 1024 Buckingham, a brick built Colonial, completed in 1941 for Miles O’Brien. It was designed by John W. Detwiler and built by the Burton Brothers Construction Company. A few weeks ago, we began introducing the work of some extremely talented, yet lesser-known designers/builders who worked throughout Metro Detroit […]
Last week we explored the work of architect William F. Goodrich who not only designed several fine homes in Grosse Pointe during the first half of the 20th Century but also created plans for an enormous 800 room hotel in Grosse Pointe Shores in 1914. This week we stop by 1024 Buckingham, a striking Colonial […]