Last week we stopped by 61 Moross a rather handsome English Cottage style home, completed in 1925, most likely for the legendary baseball player Ty Cobb. This week we look at the work of one of the lesser-known architectural/building firms, Bailey & Middleditch, who designed and/or built several homes in Grosse Pointe during the late […]
Last week we turned our attention to one of Grosse Pointes lost estates – 431 Lake Shore. This once grand home was completed in 1914, by the nationally renowned architectural firm Smith, Hinchman & Grylls for William P. Stevens, an industrial developer. It was demolished in the fall of 2001. This week we head to […]
Last week we concluded our two-part series on the St. Clare of Montefalco Parish. 2026 marks the 100th Anniversary, so in honor of this momentous celebration, we explored the history of the school and the church. This week we turn our attention to one of Grosse Pointes lost estates – 431 Lake Shore. This once […]
Last week we began a two-part series on St. Clare of Montefalco Parish. 2026 marks the 100th Anniversary of this important parish, so in honor of this momentous occasion we started by featuring the history of the school. This week we continue the story of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish with the history of the […]
Last week we presented the story of 864 Rivard. Built around 1908 (or before), it is not only one of Grosse Pointe’s oldest homes, but one of a few Saltbox style properties found in the community. This week we turn our attention to St. Clare of Montefalco Parish. 2026 marks the 100th Anniversary of this […]
Last week we explored the work of a lesser known, yet prominent Detroit based firm Palmquist & Wright who were known for designing Mid-Century Modern style homes, along with creating hundreds of house plans that were published in books and catalogues. This week we move away from modern style houses to delve into the history […]
Last week we explored 920 Whittier in Grosse Pointe Park, a fine example of an International style home, designed by renowned commercial architect Gaston John Stevens for himself in 1967. This week we stay with the theme of modern style architecture as we look at the work of a lesser known, yet prominent Detroit based […]
Last week we concluded our presentation on D. Allen Wright as we explored what is arguably his most prominent creation in Grosse Pointe, 166 Ridge Road – a stunning French inspired property he completed in 1927, for Charles F. Lambert, president of the Clayton & Lambert Manufacturing Company. This week we head to 920 Whittier […]
Last week we reviewed the work D. Allen Wright, from 1930 onwards. It was during this phase of his career that he transitioned from creating his French inspired homes of the late 1920’s, into a designer that focused on modern International style residences and a series of state of the art houses. This week we […]
Last week we began a two-part series on the work of D. Allen Wright, one of the most versatile designers to work in Grosse Pointe. He designed close to 30 homes in the community including some of the finest examples of French inspired residences in the area. This week we continue the story of David […]