Last week we explored the various projects of noted Detroit architect Roland C. Gies. He designed at least 5 homes (that we know of) in Grosse Pointe, and the original Bon Secours hospital. We now turn our attention to one of Grosse Pointes most prolific architects Robert O’Derrick and his work at 2 Woodland Place, […]
Having presented the superb Georgian Cottage Hospital Nurses Residence in Grosse Pointe Farms we now focus on the work of noted Detroit architect Roland C. Gies, which includes another significant building in Grosse Pointe – Bon Secours. Roland C. Gies was born in Detroit, 1874. He was educated at the St. Mary School and the […]
Last week we explored several of the sublime houses on Ridge Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. This week, we stay on Ridge Road and visit the Cottage Hospital Nurses Residence – now home to the Services for Older Citizens (SOC). The building, located at 158 Ridge Road, was originally built for the newly constructed Cottage Hospital […]
Having recently explored the early 20th century cottages on St Clair Avenue, this week we focus on the imposing 1920’s constructions on Ridge Road. Ridge Road, in Grosse Pointe Farms, is one of the communities more distinctive streets, running through the heart of the Farms. Based on research by the Grosse Pointe Historical Society, we […]
Last week we explored several homes on St. Clair Avenue, Part 1 – the early cottages that were constructed at the beginning of the 20th century. This week we continue our exploration of more homes on the street, along with sharing a brief history of one of Grosse Pointe’s oldest schools. The homes we have […]
There are so many wonderful and interesting streets in Grosse Pointe, we have already shared the stories of several of them – Vendome, Kenwood, Middlesex, Harbor Hill and Bishop to name but a few. This week we turn our attention to the first block of St Clair Avenue, in Grosse Pointe City. Whilst many of […]
Having recently focused on the modernist work of Alexander Girard we turn our attention to the more traditional styling’s from the firm of Harold C. Beckett and William R. Akitt. The firm of Beckitt and Akitt practiced in Detroit from 1920 until 1934. The firm primarily specialized in designing large residences in Michigan, including Metro […]
Last week we covered the exceptional home, 232 Lothrop, created by the extremely talented artist Alexander Girard. Described as one of the most important, prolific and influential textile designers of the twentieth century, Girard was also extremely skilled as an architect, interior, product, and graphic designer. This week we focus on Girard’s other architectural projects […]
This is the story of an exceptional home in Grosse Pointe Farms. Some of you might remember this work of art, while for others this will be an introduction to a modern contemporary masterpiece. 232 Lothrop was built in 1951, but was razed several years ago. This one of a kind home was commissioned by […]
Last week we introduced you to some of the hidden homes on the lake in Grosse Pointe Shores. Many of these homes, constructed between 1900 and 1918, are concealed from the road, and their elegance remains hidden. The construction of these homes spans many years, and we would like to continue with our exploration with […]