Entries by Katie Doelle

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – George Graves on Lincoln Road

Last week we presented 824 Lake Shore, the old and the new. The original Mid-century modern home that was located on the property, and what is now a 5,490 square foot contemporary residence. This week we head to Lincoln Road, and to three large properties designed by George W. Graves. The properties are located on […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 824 Lake Shore – The Old and The New

Last week we explored “Rose Terrace II” – arguably the most acclaimed residence to be designed, built, and razed, in all of the Grosse Pointe communities. And one of the finest houses of its kind to be built in the United States This week we turn our attention to 824 Lake Shore, the old and […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Lost Estates – Rose Terrace I and II – Part 2

Last week we explored “Rose Terrace I” completed in 1910, by Albert Kahn for Horace Elgin Dodge. This week we present the story of its successor, “Rose Terrace II” – arguably the most acclaimed residence to be designed, built, and razed, in all of the Grosse Pointe communities. And one of the finest houses of […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Lost Estates – Rose Terrace I and II – Part 1

Last week we presented the story of 17800 E. Jefferson, completed by Albert Kahn for Charles M. Swift in 1905 – now a lost estate. This week we turn our attention to the house next-door – 17840 E. Jefferson, “Rose Terrace I”, completed in 1910, for Horace Elgin Dodge – another of Albert Kahn’s masterpieces. […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Lost Estate – 17800 E. Jefferson

Last week we presented 189 Cloverly, the Spanish Colonial Revival home designed by Albert Kahn for Julius H. Haass in 1927. This week we stay with the work of Albert Kahn as we explore his creation at 17800 E. Jefferson – now a lost estate. During the early 20th Century Albert Kahn was already a […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to 189 Cloverly

Last week we presented 81 Lake Shore – a grand Italian inspired residence completed in 1904, by Albert Kahn for Albert L. Stephens. This week we stay with the Albert Kahn Mediterranean inspired residences with a visit to 189 Cloverly, built in 1927 for Julius H. Haass. Photo: courtesy of Google.com. The architectural approach for […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Lost Estate – 81 Lake Shore

Last week we brought you the story of the Stonehurst Estate, the old and the new – the original home that was located on the property, and the new residences that have subsequently taken its place. This week we stay with the theme of lost mansions and head to 81 Lake Shore – a grand […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Stonehurst Estate – The Old and The New

Last week we went to one of the more prominent streets in Grosse Pointe City to explore 333 Washington. Completed, in 1913, it was designed by Rogers & Bonnah for William B. Colburn. This week we are going to bring you the story of the Stonehurst Estate, the old and the new – the original […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to 333 Washington Road

Last week we presented 78 Kenwood Road – arguably one of the finest examples of an English Cotswold inspired home in Grosse Pointe Farms. Hugh T. Keyes completed it for Edward Macauley, in 1928. This week we head to one of the more prominent streets in Grosse Pointe City to explore 333 Washington. Completed, in […]

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to 78 Kenwood

Last week explored one of Minoru Yamasaki’s residential projects in greater depth – 664 Shoreham, Grosse Pointe Woods. This week we head to 78 Kenwood Road – arguably one of the finest examples of an English Cotswold inspired home in all of the Grosse Pointe communities. Hugh T. Keyes completed it for Edward Macauley, in […]