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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Last week we presented the work of Minoru Yamasaki, one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century. In a career spanning three decades, he created over 250 buildings throughout the world, including the World Trade Center, and at least five projects in Grosse Pointe. This week we are going to explore one of […]