One of the oldest homes in Grosse Pointe is Wardwell House, located at 16109 E. Jefferson, Grosse Pointe Park. William Buck, a prosperous English farmer, purchased the land in 1845, and built the main part of this house around 1849. During this era the early homes that had been constructed in Grosse Pointe were primarily […]
Let’s step back to 1907, and explore one of E. Jefferson’s grand old ladies, 16004 E. Jefferson. Built in 1907, 16004 E. Jefferson was designed by the Detroit based firm of Mildner & Eisen for Dr. Herman Kreit. The land on which the property is located dates back to 1811 when French settler, Joseph Tremble […]
I am a big fan of the French architectural approach, so let’s introduce you to a magnificent home on Lake St. Clair – welcome to 15324 Windmill Pointe. Completed in 1927, this splendid 9,931 sq ft home is situated on over an acre of land on the original site of the Windmill of Windmill Pointe. […]
Let’s turn our attention to one of Grosse Pointes modern homes, 270 Grosse Pointe Blvd, constructed in 1961. The Pointes feature a number of modern buildings which are the work of many artists who lead the way in popularizing modern design, including: Marcel Breuer, Eero and Eliel Saarinen, Alden Dow, Alexander Girard, and William Kessler. […]
Last week we explored 1012 Three Mile Drive, one of Leonard Willieke’s acclaimed homes. The Tudor mansion was completed in 1929, for Raymond J. Purdy, an auto accessories and windshield manufacturer. This week we head to 300 Provencal. The magnificent Georgian Colonial home was designed by New York City based architect John Russell Pope, for […]
Last week we presented one of Leonard Willeke’s most prominent projects, 22 Webber Place. The grand estate was completed in 1927, for Oscar Webber, General Manager of Hudson’s Department Store. This week we head to another of Leonard Willieke’s acclaimed homes – 1012 Three Mile Drive – completed in 1929, for Raymond J. Purdy, an […]
Last week we previewed 938 Balfour, completed in 1922, as a speculative home by the talented Leonard B. Willeke. This week we stay with the work of Leonard Willeke to feature one of his most prominent projects, 22 Webber Place. The grand estate was completed in 1927, for Oscar Webber, General Manager of Hudson’s Department […]
Last week we turned our attention to some of the less well-known homes created by William B. Stratton. Aside from the large-scale projects that are often featured in books and publications, Stratton also completed numerous residences that are just as charming but don’t always receive the exposure they deserve. This week we arrive at 938 […]
Grosse Pointe has been home to many nationally noted artists, designers and sculptors, including William Hawkins Ferry, Alexander Girard and William Kessler – to name but a few. Parducci was one of the most acclaimed sculptors of the early 20th century, and it was here in Grosse Pointe, at 21 Colonial Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, […]
Last week we explored 221 Lewiston – a unique Italian Renaissance villa designed by Hugh T. Keys for businessman Charles A. Dean and his wife Helen W. Dean (Ryan). This week we turn our attention to some of the less well-known homes created by William B. Stratton. We have previously covered many homes by Stratton, […]