Last week we explored the work of Frank A. Miles. He designed close to 20 homes that we know of, throughout Grosse Pointe between 1926 and 1948. Much of his work is on some of Grosse Pointe’s more noted streets such as Provencal, Lothrop, Touraine, and Renaud. This week we return to the lost estates […]
Last week we explored 226 Provencal. Completed in 1940 Frank A. Miles designed this striking Regency manor for John Lord Booth – founder, owner and chairman of numerous broadcasting companies throughout Michigan and the United States during the 1940’s. This week we stay with the work of Frank Allen Miles and present several of his […]
Last week we presented Alger Place and Island Lane. Originally the location of the Frederick Moulton Alger estate – “By-Way” – located at 17700 E. Jefferson, the house was demolished in the 1960’s and the land used to create these two subdivisions. This week we head to one of the most sought after streets in […]
Last week we explored what is possibly the most recognizable building in the Grosse Pointe Communities – 32 Lake Shore Drive – home of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Completed in 1910 the “Moorings” was designed by recognized architect Charles Adam Platt for Russell A. Alger Jr. This week we stay with the Alger name, […]
Last week we presented a spectacular Mediterranean Revival home – 456 University Place – designed in 1925 by Charles Lewis Phelps. This week we turn to what is possibly the most recognizable building in the Grosse Pointe Communities – 32 Lake Shore Drive – home of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Completed in 1910 it […]
Last week we introduced you to 1004 Three Mile Drive designed by Hugh Taylor Millar for Bartholomew H. Manning in 1928. This week we stay in the 1920’s and stop by a house that was designed in 1925 by Charles Lewis Phelps – 456 University Place. It is a spectacular Mediterranean Revival inspired property located […]
Last week we explored the Grosse Pointe Woods Theater designed by Charles N. Agree for the United Detroit Theaters chain in 1948. This week we pay a visit to 1004 Three Mile Drive in Grosse Pointe Park. Designed by Hugh Taylor Millar for Bartholomew H. Manning in 1928, it is an impactful home with an […]
Last week we presented 270 Voltaire Place – arguably one of Grosse Pointe’s finest estates. Located in the heart of Grosse Pointe Farms, this stunning home was designed by Raymond Carey for Mrs. R. H. Macauley in 1929. This week we take a trip to the Grosse Pointe Woods Theater. Designed by Charles N. Agree for the United Detroit […]
Last week we explored two magnificent homes – 191 Lake Shore and 66 Renaud – designed by George D. Mason & Company that have been lost. This week we turn to a house that is as grand today as the day it was built – welcome to 270 Voltaire – arguably one of Grosse Pointe’s […]
This week we present two further lost estates – 191 Lake Shore and 66 Renaud. Both residences are attributed to “the dean of Detroit architects”, George D. Mason. These two homes were built within twelve years of each other – 191 Lake Shore was completed in 1926, and 66 Renaud (attributed to George D. Mason […]