We recently introduced you to 560 Cadieux Road and the emergence of the Arts and Crafts movement in Detroit (and the United States) towards the end of the 19th century. Already a popular movement in Europe, thanks to William Morris, many architects in the US had started to be influenced by this emerging architectural trend. […]
59 Lakeshore is an exceptional home. Not only is it one of the few remaining 19th century homes in Grosse Pointe it may also be one of Albert Kahn’s earliest residential designs. The home was commissioned in 1892 by Joseph Berry for his daughter Charlotte and her new husband Henry Sherrard. Berry was a prominent […]
We recently profiled the work of Richard H. Marr, known as the ‘Architect of Midwest Millionaires’, who created upper end homes for some of Detroit’s wealthiest families. It is believed Marr designed over 14 stunning homes in Palmer Woods, most of which were in the Tudor Style, and over seven residences here in Grosse Pointe. […]
In 1835 a Frenchman named Michael Cadieux bought the land, which is now known as Cadieux road. It was one of the many ribbon farms that dotted the waterfront in Detroit and the Grosse Pointes during that era. The Cadieux family has a long and rich history in the Detroit area and Cadieux road is a landmark […]
The rich portfolio of historical buildings we find in Grosse Pointe can be attributed to many of Detroit’s architectural masters, some of which are noted nationally. Many of these designers created a large collection of homes in the community, Robert O. Derrick being one of the most prolific with over 25 buildings to his name, […]
One of the lesser-known architects to grace Grosse Pointe was Richard H. Marr. Despite being a leading residential designer in and around Metro Detroit he arguably has not received the recognition he deserves. During the 1920’s Richard Marr was known as the “Architect of the Midwest Millionaires”, creating upper end homes for some of Detroit’s […]
From our two previous posts about the extraordinary talents of George D. Mason, we briefly profiled the ten homes he created in the community, 9 of which still exist today, along with providing a detailed description of 33 Oldbrook Lane, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We would like to conclude our series […]
Having recently profiled the work from the dean of Detroit architects, George D. Mason, we wanted to turn our attention to one of his earliest solo projects in Grosse Pointe – 33 Oldbrook Lake, Grosse Pointe Farms. George D. Mason first appeared in Grosse Pointe in 1882 when the firm Mason & Rice was commissioned […]
As renowned Detroit historian Clarence M. Burton once wrote, quite simple George DeWitt Mason was “the dean of Detroit architects”. In a city that boasts the sublime skills of Albert Kahn, and Louis Kamper, Mason takes his place alongside these two great designers as the men responsible for many of Detroit’s iconic buildings. Between them […]
With many prominent architects an identifiable architectural style is recognizable thanks to the consistent features that appear throughout their work. An excellent example of this, are the homes designed by Wallace Frost – the majority display a French Nomadic style, featuring stonework and exquisite detailing. However, in the case of Charles Howard Crane, according to […]