Last week we went to 815 Ellair Place, a magnificent English Tudor residence located at the end of the street, overlooking Lake St. Clair. It was designed by the nationally recognized firm of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls in 1930, for John A. Bryant. Mr. Bryant was co-founder of the Bryant and Detwiler Company, one of […]
Last week we introduced the Gracie Wallpaper Company. This very special and exclusive interior feature is not your standard wallpaper, but a covering of silk, hand painted by artists. To this day it remains highly sought after and can be found on the walls of some of the most notable homes in the world, including […]
Last week we explored the work of Robert O. Derrick and Branson Gamber. Together they were a united force, while individually they are remembered as two very talented designers. They created several fine homes in Grosse Pointe and numerous landmark buildings in Metro Detroit. This week we are going to focus on something completely different, […]
Last week we reviewed two contemporary creations by Hugh T. Keyes that have been razed. Both properties were located on Lake Shore – 707 Lake Shore was demolished during the 1990’s, and 665 Lake Shore was demolished around 2010. This week we turn our attention to the work of Derrick and Gamber. We recently introduced […]
Last week we explored one of the Modern style homes in Grosse Pointe that has been razed. 41 Lochmoor was completed in November 1936, by the multi-talented Hugh T. Keyes for Lloyd H. Buhs, secretary-treasurer of the Pfeiffer Brewing Company. It was razed during the 1990’s. This week we continue the story with two more […]
Last week we concluded our presentation on the 30 homes Omer C. Bouschor created in Grosse Pointe. Not only was he a master of the Tudor Revival style but he also designed larger homes with individualistic architectural elements. This week we explore one of the Modern style homes in Grosse Pointe that has been razed. […]
Last week we covered the residences created by architect Omer Cecil Bouschor in Grosse Pointe between 1934 and 1939. During his career this Detroit based architect created nearly 30 homes in the community, more than many other architects. This week we conclude our presentation with the homes Bouschor designed between 1940 and 1954. Having mainly […]
Last week we explored the work of Earl G. Meyer. During his career he was a respected and prolific architect associated with the design of school buildings in southeastern Michigan during the 1950’s. As with so many architects who began their careers during the 1930’s, these designers contributed a significant amount of work yet haven’t […]
Last week we went to Grosse Pointe Park to explore 1009 Yorkshire. This stunning center entrance Colonial was completed in 1936, for Clarence E. Bleicher, president of DeSoto Motors. It was one of a significant number of homes constructed for prominent figures, during what was a remarkable period of growth in Grosse Pointe Park. This […]
Last week we concluded our two-part series on how the schools in Grosse Pointe got their names. The schools in Grosse Pointe have, and always will, play a significant part in the community. Not only were they designed by noted architects, but their names pay homage to the incredible individuals who helped shape the educational […]