Last week we explored the history of 1008 Buckingham, a magnificent home designed by Louis Kamper. It was completed in 1921-1922 for Kurt Kling, a prominent figure in Detroit and the P. H. Kling Brewing Company. Over the past few weeks, we have presented the history of several prominent figures and the grand estates they […]
Last week we presented the history of 15440 Windmill Pointe, designed by renowned architect Louis Kamper for Herbert V. Book in 1921. The fantastic French Chateaux, one of the finest homes to have graced Grosse Pointe, was razed in 1978 after a fire. This week we stay with the work of Louis Kamper as we […]
Last week we presented the work of respected architect F. Gordon Pickell. Mr. Pickell not only designed the magnificent 246 Lakeland, but he also created two fine homes on University Place. As part of our research, we discovered 354 University Place (designed by Mr. Pickell) was once owned by Frank Palms Book, a descendent of […]
Last week we presented the history of the Crowley family and the two stunning homes on Lakeland that were once owned by Joseph and Daniel Crowley – 203 and 243 Lakeland. This week we stay on Lakeland to look at the work of respected architect F. Gordon Pickell. Mr. Pickell not only designed the magnificent […]
Last week we explored the history of 28 Beverly Road, a superb example of a Mission Revival style home designed by Alpheus W. Chittenden for banker William P. Hamilton in 1911/1912. A couple of weeks ago we presented the history of 44 Beverly Road that was completed for the younger of the Crowley brothers, William. […]
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 […]