Detroit's wealth of architectural talent!

**p69rrh51** · June-01-12, 01:19 AM

Peter Dederichs group #2. Includes historic pics and commissions in other cities.

Saint Bonaventure Church and Monastery circa 1884. Image from the Burton Historic Collection Detroit Public Library

Saint Charles Borromeo Church circa 1921. Image from the Burton Historic Collection Detroit Public Library.

Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church 518 East Dewald Street built in 1892 Fort Wayne, IN.

Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church 201 Ninth Street built in 1916 Sharpsburg, PA.

**Neilr** · June-01-12, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Patrick

Yep, it sure is...know much about it?

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I don't have any factual architectural or historic knowledge of the house, just my personal experience. About 20 years ago, after having admired this house for a long time, I knocked on the door one morning and was invited in to see the 1st floor.

The house was owned by an elderly couple who operated a dance studio around the corner on Grand River. [[I don't remember their name, but it started with a "T" and was ±5 letters long.) They had lived there for many years. What I saw of the interior was as finely crafted as the exterior. I remember, particularly, the fireplace and the fine, old wood floors. The rooms that I saw were decorated in the what we might call today "shabby chic." While aged, it was well kept and comfortable. It was an altogether delightful visit.

The only incongrous architectural note that I noticed [[and remember) was the glassed-in front porch. Perhaps the biggest problem for this house is its isolated location. And the prohibitive expenses involved in restoration and maintenance.

**p69rrh51** · June-01-12, 07:36 PM

Probably the best known mid to late 19th Century architect Gordon W. Lloyd.

24850 East River Road built in 1859 East River Road Historic District Grosse Ile, MI.

24532 East River Road built in 1859 East River Road Historic District Grosse Ile, MI.

Christ Church 960 East Jefferson built in 1863 Detroit, MI.

Central Methodist Church 23 East Adams built in 1867 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-01-12, 07:43 PM

G.W. Lloyd group #2

Saint James Episcopal Church 25150 East River Road built in 1867 East River Road Historic District Grosse Ile, MI.

975 East Jefferson built in 1868 Detroit, MI.

Elmwood Cemetery Gatehouse 1200 Elmwood Avenue built in 1870 Detroit, MI

R. H. Traver Company 1211-1219 Woodward Avenue built in 1889 Lower Woodward Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-01-12, 07:48 PM

G.W. Lloyd group #3.

1500 Woodard built in 1891 Lower Woodward Historic District Detroit, MI Detroit, MI.

Dowling Hall University of Detroit 651 East Jefferson built in 1891 Detroit, MI.

4421 Woodward built in 1894 Detroit, MI.

Saint John's Episcopal Church built in 1883 Saginaw, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-01-12, 07:53 PM

G.W. Lloyd group #4. Commissions from other cities.

Trinity Episcopal Church 125 East Broad Street built in 1869 Columbus, OH.

Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church 328 Sixth Street built in 1872 Central Business Historic District Pittsburgh, PA.

Church of the Holy Spirit 102 College Park Street built in 1872 Kenyon College Gambier, OH.

All Saints Episcopal Church 252 Grand Street built in 1874 Saugatuck, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-01-12, 07:59 PM

G.W. Lloyd group #5. One last out of town church and historic images.

Saint Paul Shrine Roman Catholic Church 4120 Euclid Avenue built in 1876 Cleveland, OH.

An image of Central Methodist Church on Woodward circa 1900. Look close at the more recent pic, the church was reduced in size when Woodard was widened.

An image of the David Whitney home circa 1920.

**p69rrh51** · June-02-12, 08:53 AM

A few images of one of Detroit's better architects Walter MacFarlane. Also included are partner James S. Rogers, and the firm of MacFarlane, Maul & Lenz.

8335 East Jefferson built in 1897 Indian Village Histoirc District Detroit, MI.

660 Viriginia Park built in 1897 New Center Historic District Detroit, MI.

2921 East Jefferson built in 1889 East Jefferson Avenue Residential Historic District Detroit, MI.

Engine 23 Detroit Fire Department 1818 East Grand Boulevard built in 1899 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-02-12, 08:55 AM

MacFarlane group #2.

1012 Seminole built in 1904 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

1111 Seminole built in 1905 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

625 Lakeshore built in 1909 Grosse Pointe Shores, MI.

3438 Iroquios built in 1915 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-02-12, 09:00 AM

MacFarlane group#3.

3065 Iroquois built in 1919 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

An image of 8335 East Jefferson from an issue of Inland Architect circa 1910.

An image of 2921 East Jefferson from an issue of Inland Architect circa 1910.

An image of 1012 Seminole from an issue of Inland Architect circa 1910.

**p69rrh51** · June-02-12, 09:02 AM

MacFarlane group #4.

An image of 1111 Seminole from an issue of Inland Architect circa 1910.

An image of 3438 Iroquois from a 1916 issue of Western Architect.

**sam** · June-02-12, 06:07 PM

Edward L. Tilton and Alford M. Githens were the lead architects for McGregor Library in HP. Detroit architects Marcus R. Burrowes and Frank Eurich, Jr. collaborated. A copy of the original dedication ceremonies can be viewed here,
http://www.Detroit1701.org/McGregorDedication.pdf This copy of the dedication ceremonies resides in the Library of Congress. Eurich designed many of the HP school buildings.

**p69rrh51** · June-02-12, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by sam

Edward L. Tilton and Alford M. Githens were the lead architects for McGregor Library in HP. Detroit architects Marcus R. Burrowes and Frank Eurich, Jr. collaborated. A copy of the original dedication ceremonies can be viewed here,
http://www.Detroit1701.org/McGregorDedication.pdf This copy of the dedication ceremonies resides in the Library of Congress. Eurich designed many of the HP school buildings.

One of the best libraries in the Detroit area! Its a shame the building is not in use. Also if I remember correctly Eurich designed entrance to Woodlawn Cemetery.

**p69rrh51** · June-02-12, 09:54 PM

In another thread the was a mention of not being able to maintain what we have. An important historic building in need of guidance is the home of George Nettleton. Nettleton was Albert Kahn's partner in the late 19th Century. Located at 2328 Hudson Street and built in 1896. The home looks to be fairly sound. Is there anyone out there that would be interested in preserving this piece of history?

**southofbloor** · June-02-12, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by p69rrh51

MacFarlane group #2.

1111 Seminole built in 1905 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

Curious to know what was at the top of this house - also curious as to whether they were involved in 1720 Iroquois. Fantastic side porch on 1111 meets beautiful entry on 1720...

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**p69rrh51** · June-03-12, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

Curious to know what was at the top of this house - also curious as to whether they were involved in 1720 Iroquois. Fantastic side porch on 1111 meets beautiful entry on 1720...

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1111 Seminole has a flat roof in the center and at one time there was an iron fence surrounding the perimeter of the flat section. Yes 1720 Iroquois is a MacFarlane, Maul & Lenz design.

**southofbloor** · June-04-12, 11:31 AM

Thanks P69 - That makes sense. Have to say that I like 1111 Seminole with the glazing added to the side porch better than the original format with it just open.

**p69rrh51** · June-04-12, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

Thanks P69 - That makes sense. Have to say that I like 1111 Seminole with the glazing added to the side porch better than the original format with it just open.

To be honest I like the open porch but making the room usable year round is the way to go.

**southofbloor** · June-04-12, 04:28 PM

This enclosure is just nicely detailed.

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**p69rrh51** · June-04-12, 06:23 PM

Designs by George Depew.

4130 Trumbull built in 1889 Woodbridge Historic District Detroit, MI

3985 Trumbull built in 1891 Woodbridge Historic District Detroit, MI.

4202 Trumbull built in 1890 Woodbridge Historic District Detroit, MI

**Jimaz** · June-04-12, 07:00 PM

I could fall in love with that 3985 Trumbull house. So much architectural variety all in one house!

Street View shows they have a doggy in the window.

**Kathleen** · June-04-12, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

I could fall in love with that 3985 Trumbull house. So much architectural variety all in one house!

Street View shows they have a doggy in the window.

Nice guard dog!

Was that the Woodbridge Star B&B?

**p69rrh51** · June-04-12, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Kathleen

Nice guard dog!

Was that the Woodbridge Star B&B?

I think it was at one time, also 3985 was for sale for quite some time last year I do not know if the house exchanged hands though.

**Jimaz** · June-04-12, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Kathleen

Nice guard dog!

LOL! I missed the little "Guard dog on duty" sign. Sharp eyes!

**p69rrh51** · June-05-12, 12:27 AM

Pontiac based architect Edwin W. Gregory.

Prentis Apartments 460 Prentis built in 1904 Warren-Prentis Historic District Detroit, MI.

Richelieu Apartments 48-50 Peterboro built in 1908 Peterboro-Charlotte Historic District Detroit, MI.

1051 Vinewood built in 1908 Hubbard Farms Historic District Detroit, MI.