Last week we presented the magnificent 24 Beverly Road, designed by George W. Graves for Harriet N. Atterbury – it was completed in 1914. This week we stay on Beverly Road, for part 1 of a three part series. Over the next couple of weeks we will be exploring the residences that are located on […]
Last week we visited Country Club Lane to explore three grand neighboring homes that were all completed in 1927 – numbers 381, 391, and 411 Country Club Lane. This week we head to the magnificent Beverly Road, and to number 24 – designed by George W. Graves for Harriet N. Atterbury – it was completed […]
There are close to 200 homes in my book, the Grand Estates of Grosse Pointe. So what better way to explore them all (or those that still exist) by following an index of the books contents compiled by Frank H. Mullen and Denise Mullen. The couple decided to walk past all the houses during the […]
Last week we explored some fine examples of Craftsman style homes found around the Grosse Pointe communities – 844 Barrington, 1030 Nottingham, and 849 Notre Dame. This week we head to Country Club Lane to explore three grand neighboring homes that were all completed in 1927, by two prestigious architects. Welcome to 381, 391, and […]
Last week we explored the work of Hugh T. Keyes on Woodland Place. Keyes not only designed one home, 5 Woodland Place, he was also hired to transform two existing older residences – 7 and 2 Woodland Place – to make them more suitable for modern living. This week we would like to present some […]
Last week we continued the story of Cox & Baker with a review of Crescent Lane – the quiet street filled with many mid-century modern Cox & Baker homes – built from the mid 1950’s to the early 1960’s. This week we explore the work of Hugh T. Keyes on Woodland Place. Woodland Place, once […]
Last week we presented a Mid-Century Modern model “Holiday House” designed by William F. Baker, built by Cox & Baker in 1956 – 501 Ballantyne. This week we continue the story of Cox & Baker as we take a look at Crescent Lane – the quiet street filled with many mid-century modern Cox & Baker […]
Last week we presented the Regency Moderne style of Hugh T. Keyes and his creation at 60 Renaud, in 1939, for Richard P. Joy. Jr. – a member of the prominent Joy family. This week we stay with the modern approach as we present a Mid-Century Modern model “Holiday House’ designed by William F. Baker, […]
Last week we presented the story of the early summer homes built in Grosse Pointe by the prominent industrialists who desired seasonal residences next to the lake in “The Pointe” as it was known 120 years ago. Source: Thomas A. Arbaugh, Tonnancour, Volume II. This week we jump forward to 1939, – to the Regency […]
Last week we presented the ‘Lake Terrace’ residences of John S. Newberry Sr. and Senator James McMillan. The two men were pivotal in the industrial growth of Detroit and inspiring the residential transformation of Grosse Pointe as an exclusive summer location for wealthy families from Detroit. This week we continue the story of the early […]