Having recently covered the history of St. Paul’s Church, we couldn’t ignore the superb colonial building directly adjacent, the Grosse Pointe Academy, formally known as the Academy of the Sacred Heart. The origins of the land on which the Grosse Pointe Academy now sits dates back to before 1813, when the plot existed as five […]
We conclude our series on the gothic churches of Grosse Pointe Farms, with a visit to St Paul’s. Having previously visited Christ Church and Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Grosse Pointe Farms has a superb collection of gothic liturgical structures. The St. Paul’s Church complex is located at 157 Lake Shore Road, and was the first […]
Three buildings, two sites, ten names and thirteen full-time ministers Grosse Pointe Memorial Church has been pretty busy since its first building was completed in 1867. The Memorial Church is a wonderful example of how Grosse Pointe has changed and evolved over the years. Grosse Pointe is filled with many wonderful churches. Each one has […]
Continuing the story of Christ Church Chapel – part 1 from last week, we will now take a look at the unusual method used to construct the building along with exploring some of the wonderful elements that can be found inside the Church. As with most Gothic structures the exterior of the chapel is constructed […]
Possibly one of the most foremost examples of Gothic architecture in Grosse Pointe is Christ Church Chapel in Grosse Pointe Farms. Not only is it a rarity in the architectural sense, given that there are a limited number of Gothic buildings in the community, it is also one of only two buildings in the state […]
On our return to Grosse Pointe from our visit ‘Across the Pond’, we wanted to introduce you to one of the most prolific architects to work in Grosse Pointe, Robert Ovens Derrick. With over 25 buildings to his name in the Grosse Pointe communities Derrick was a notable architect responsible for many superb homes, two […]
England is as well known for its wonderful gardens, as it is for its stately homes, castles and palaces. From rolling parklands, working kitchen gardens, informal and formal estates, while a few are as well known as Kew Gardens, some of the finest are located in picturesque little villages. West Green House and Gardens is […]
The two predominant architectural styles in England are Georgian and Tudor. Excellent examples of both can be found all over the country, from castles to cottages, churches, bridges, to chimneys, these structures are visible wherever you go and can be found in the most unlikeliest of places. An architectural Tudor treasure, and by no means […]
Step into the world of Downton Abbey and you are greeted by much loved characters such as Robert, Earl of Grantham; Cora, Countess of Grantham, Lady Edith Crawley; Charles Carson the butler and the head housemaid Anna Bates. But when the cameras aren’t rolling Downton Abbey reverts back to its real name – Highclere Castle […]
Take a walk up Bishop Road in Grosse Pointe Park. It is a collection of architectural styles, a myriad of classic designs and a compilation of some of the finest homes in the Park, created by Detroit’s leading architects in the early 20th century. The road runs from Lake St. Clair, crosses over E Jefferson […]