Last week we explored the homes in Grosse Pointe Elma Mennen and her husband, Henry Williams, had Hugh T. Keyes design for them – 344 Provencal and 35 Tonnancour Place. This week we look at Hugh T. Keyes work on the prestigious street of Provencal – 34 Provencal (extensive alterations), 260 Provencal (now razed) and […]
Last week we concluded our series on the history of the former “Tonnancour” estate as we explored one of the new sub-divisions located on the former 63-acre property – Tonnancour Place. This prestigious street in Grosse Pointe Farms is now the location of many fine residences, which over the years have had several notable residents. […]
Last week we continued with the story of the “Tonnancour” estate as we looked at another home built on the property – 383 Lake Shore – which was originally built for Mr. Hall’s widow and would ultimately become the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb. This week we conclude our series on the history of […]
Last week we continued the story of the former “Tonnancour” estate as we explored the home Theodore Hall’s daughter Marie and her husband, Major Fuger, built on part of the property – 395 Lake Shore – now 55 Tonnancour Place. Completed in 1914, it was designed by Washington based architect Edward w. Donn Jr. This week we continue with the story […]
Last week we presented the history of one of the earliest homes built on Lake Shore – the Theodore Parsons Hall “Tonnancour” Estate – built in 1880, designed by Mortimer L. Smith. It was a significant estate for the emerging community of Grosse Pointe, and for Hall himself, a prominent businessman in Detroit. This week […]
Last week we continued our exploration of Mid-Century Modern architecture as we presented some of the modern projects designed by James W. Conn. A fine example of his work is 781 Lake Shore, completed in 1964, for Dr. I. W. McLean. This week we step back in time to one of the earliest homes built […]
Last week we presented the work Arthur Schmidt, successful during the mid-20th century, he primarily created commercial buildings in Metro Detroit that centered on a Mid-Century Modern approach. This week we stay with the theme of Mid-Century Modern architecture as we explore some of the modern projects designed by James W. Conn. A fine example […]
Last week we explored 40 Sunningdale, designed by Canadian born architect Edmund Primeau who created numerous homes in Grosse Pointe in varying architectural styles, primarily during the 1940’s and 1950’s, including 464 Chalfonte in 1948. This week we continue with the work of lesser-known architects as we present the work of Arthur Schmidt. During the […]
Last week we stopped on Chalfonte Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms to review a selection of properties on part of the street where the rear of the homes overlook the golf course at the prestigious Country Club of Detroit. One of the homes we featured on Chalfonte (number 464) was designed by a Canadian born […]
Last week we stopped by 1001 Cadieux, the former carriage house of 16761 E. Jefferson – a grand estate designed by one of Detroit’s finest architects, Louis Kamper. The estate was built between 1916-17, for Christian Henry Haberkorn, Jr., a prominent banker in Detroit. Today 1001 Cadieux is its own charming residence. This week we […]