Entries by Katie Doelle

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Neighborhood Club

Last week we presented the story of Cottage Hospital which officially opened November 6, 1928. Located at 159 Kercheval, it was designed by the noted Boston firm of Stevens & Lee, to create a “modern institution in every way.” The original Cottage Hospital was located on Oak Street (now Muir Road) and opened in 1919. […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Cottage Hospital

Last week we presented the story of one of the prominent building companies to work in Grosse Pointe and Metro Detroit during the late 1920’s– the Corrick Brothers. While the Corrick Brothers may not be a household name, the company constructed several significant buildings in Grosse Pointe. This week we continue with the work of […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Corrick Brothers

Last week we presented 583 Lincoln, a classically styled Colonial Revival home, designed, and built by the noted partnership of Hancock and Butler in 1929. The firm is dear to our hearts – they designed our office, 83 Kercheval, in 1939, which became the home of the Maxon Brothers Real Estate Company. This week we […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 583 Lincoln

Last week we concluded our exploration of the private clubs in Grosse Pointe with a presentation on the Country Club of Detroit. The current building was designed by the prestigious Detroit firm of Smith, Hinchmann, and Grylls. It opened in 1927. Today it remains a pillar of the community. This week we returned to residential […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Country Club of Detroit

Last week we concluded our two-part feature on the Grosse Pointe Yacht with a presentation on the design of the club house, from the ornate exterior to the splendid Italian influenced interior. Upon completion on July 4, 1929, it was one of the finest yacht clubs in America. This week we bring our exploration of […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Yacht Club 2

Last week we began our two-part feature on The Grosse Pointe Yacht. Part one focused on when the club was formed, the architect, and the costs associated with building the clubhouse. This week, we present the design of the club house, from the ornate exterior to the splendid Italian influenced interior. As previously reported, the […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Yacht Club 1

Last week we covered the story of the Grosse Pointe Club, designed by prominent Grosse Pointe architect Robert O. Derrick. Affectionately known as the “Little Club” the clubhouse officially opened in January 1927, at 6 Berkshire Place on the shores of Lake St. Clair. This week we continue with the theme of clubs in Grosse […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Grosse Pointe Club

Happy 2023!  In the last post of 2022, we presented 714 Grand Marais, one of the crown jewels of Grosse Pointe Park. The stunning Mediterranean style home on the shores of Lake St. Clair was designed by Robert O. Derrick in 1925. For the first post in 2023, we continue with the work of Robert […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 714 Grand Marais

Last week we concluded our series on the Detroit Free Press Home-of the-Week recipients,  390 Merriweather was awarded the converted title in November 1938. The property is a splendid Cape Cod designed and built by Walter H. Mast. The “model home” was held open to the public, in November 1938, for one day only – […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 390 Merriweather

Last week we presented two Detroit Free Press Home-of-the Week recipients from 1936. The residences, 305 and 307 Merriweather, couldn’t have been more different in terms of architectural approach. However, what united them was that they were designed for the modern American family. This week we stay on Merriweather to conclude our series on the […]