Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – the manor on the lake – 15366 Windmill Pointe Drive

Located on Windmill Pointe Drive house number 15366 was recently…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – a home fit for a realtor - 1006 Bedford Road

In 1919 one of Detroit’s most prominent realtors, John H. Tigchon,…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The Leonard B. Willeke Houses of Three Mile Drive

During a distinguished career Leonard Bernard Willeke, the Cincinnati…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – An Estate Fit for ‘a King’ - 740 Whittier

We recently profiled the work of Richard H. Marr, known as the…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – the changing face of architecture: Cadieux Road

In 1835 a Frenchman named Michael Cadieux bought the land, which…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – A lasting impression - architectural firm Smith, Hinchman & Grylls

Commercial, Cultural, Educational, Industrial, Residential -…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Grosse Pointes Grandest Home? – 15530 Windmill Pointe Drive

Take a walk down Windmill Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, and it…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – The French Normandy Architectural Styling’s of Wallace Frost

Having previously delved into the homes Wallace Frost created…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to Bishop Road - Pure Style – Part 2.

With many of the homes reading like a who’s who of talented…

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to Bishop Road - Pure Style – Part 1.

The first block of Bishop Road (between Jefferson and Maumee)…