Last week we stopped by 44 Beverly Road, completed in 1916-1917 for William Cornelius Crowley. It is believed this outstanding limestone clad home was architect Richard Raseman’s first residential project in Grosse Pointe. This week we stay on Beverly Road and head further down the street to number 28. Completed in 1911/1912, this distinctive Mission […]
Last week we presented some of the work of Richard E. Raseman who was, at one point, one of Detroit’s most prominent and influential designers. Not only did he create many significant buildings in the city, but also several noteworthy residences in Grosse Pointe. This week we delve deeper into one of Richard Raseman’s residential […]
Last week we explored 411 Country Club Lane, a stunning home designed by renowned architect William B. Stratton in 1927 for Edward S. Bennett. The Colonial style home is instantly recognizable on a special street that has many sublime properties. This week we present some of the work of Richard E. Raseman who was, at […]
Last week we presented the work of architect Charles Kellogg Backus. While Mr. Backus only designed a few homes during a short career that was tragically cut short, he did create one of Grosse Pointe’s most unique buildings, the Unitarian Church, located at 17150 Maumee in Grosse Pointe City. This distinctive structure was completed in […]
Last we explored a rather splendid home, 70 Vendome. Located on one of the most prestigious streets in Grosse Pointe Farms, it was designed by prolific local architect Robert O. Derrick in 1929, for Frank E. Price. This week we review the work of architect Charles Kellogg Backus. While Mr. Backus only designed a few […]
Last week we presented the history of 257 Ridge Road, a stunning Tudor style residence designed by architectural legend Albert Kahn. It was completed in 1928-1929 for Jerome Hosmer Remick whose company was one of the largest publishers of sheet music in the world. This week we answer a request from another of our readers, Paul, who […]
Last week we explored 16805 Maumee (formerly 514 Cadieux). This pretty English Cottage style home was completed in 1922 by Charles Crombie for Charles B. Crause. The current owner has lived there for over 50 years. This week we head to 257 Ridge Road to explore a stunning Tudor style residence designed by architectural legend Albert Kahn. […]
Last week we explored 40 Oxford Road. Completed in 1934, this stunning property was designed by Detroit based architects Herman & Simons for Charles F. Becker. Part of the post was a recollection of memories from Doug Milligan from the time he spent in the house, published with Jeff’s permission. This week we answer a […]
We are going to move away from architecture to present the history of a unique piece of land – the St. Paul Cemetery. Located on the northeast corner of Country Club Drive and Moross in Grosse Pointe Farms, the cemetery dates to around 1868. It was and still is the only cemetery in Grosse Pointe. […]
Last week we presented the history of the area known as Fox Creek. Situated close to Windmill Pointe the creek has an important and historic past, not only as an integral waterway but also as the home to an historic marker commemorating the Fox Indian Massacre. This week we head to 40 Oxford Road. Completed […]