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**p69rrh51** · November-24-12, 03:23 PM

One of the many homes built in Grosse Pointe by Walter Mast.

1231 Grayton built in 1928 Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-24-12, 03:28 PM

A design by John Bergman.

Aderna Court Apartments 3524 Cass Avenue built in 1924 Cass-Davenport Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-24-12, 03:33 PM

A William Scott design.

Chippewa County Courthouse 319 Court Street built in 1877 Sault Saint Marie, MI

**southofbloor** · November-25-12, 12:44 PM

1064 Seminole - Detroit Free Press Jan. 3. 1904 p. 6 "Realty and Building" pictures the house and says that it was part of 3 "Brick Residences for John Cleff, to be built on Seyburn Avenue, Baxter and O'dell Architects." All the houses are still standing, with others constructed in between the three.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southof...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/4044462763/

Can't seem to upload photos anymore - gives a red X when it looks like the photo is completed uploading.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

1064 Seminole - Detroit Free Press Jan. 3. 1904 p. 6 "Realty and Building" pictures the house and says that it was part of 3 "Brick Residences for John Cleff, to be built on Seyburn Avenue, Baxter and O'dell Architects." All the houses are still standing, with others constructed in between the three.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southof...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/4044462763/

Can't seem to upload photos anymore - gives a red X when it looks like the photo is completed uploading.

Terrific info I will have to head down to West Village this afternoon.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:03 PM

Irony! An image sent to me by a friend. Artist Victor Moore built this so-called recycled 'junk' castle for just 500 dollars

**southofbloor** · November-25-12, 01:07 PM

Great - love it!

Also found a ref to what I think might be 88 Taylor - again I can't upload but here is a pic:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/4045456862/

From the Free Press "News of the Architects" May 7, 1905 which may be describing this house. "C. [[Or possible E as in Edward?) H. Bennett has prepared plans and let the contracts for a residence for F. E. Parker to be erected on the north side of Taylor Avenue, near Woodward Avenue. The first story will be veneered with paving brick, the second story and roof will be covered with stained shingles. The interior of the first story will be finished in oak and mahogany and the second in oak and white enamel. A large porch will be built up with field stone and tile floor. The size of the house is 36 x 42."

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:08 PM

Alphonse DePaepe another of the builders in Sherwood Forest and Grosse Pointe. DePaepe was quite prolific in GP, I have found over 70 homes he built in the Pointes.

3201 Sherbourne built in 1940 Sherwood Forest Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:10 PM

One of the many homes built in Grosse Pointe by Alphonse DePaepe.

1150 Yorkshire built in 1936 Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:15 PM

A design by Hugh T. Millar.

1128 Devonshire built in 1928 Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:20 PM

A Smith, Hinchman & Grylls design. Unfortunately the building has been altered from its original configuration and is now part of the Hanley International School in Hamtramck.

Tau Beta Association Community House 3056 Hanley built in 1928 Hamtramck, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

1064 Seminole - Detroit Free Press Jan. 3. 1904 p. 6 "Realty and Building" pictures the house and says that it was part of 3 "Brick Residences for John Cleff, to be built on Seyburn Avenue, Baxter and O'dell Architects." All the houses are still standing, with others constructed in between the three.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southof...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/4044462763/

Can't seem to upload photos anymore - gives a red X when it looks like the photo is completed uploading.

South look at 1086 and 1110 Seyburn they look to be the other homes in the image.

**southofbloor** · November-25-12, 04:31 PM

Yes I think you're right.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

Yes I think you're right.

Could you send the image to my fb page please?

**southofbloor** · November-25-12, 04:56 PM

This one had been stumping me - terrific gambrel at 110 Atkinson. Just found the attribution - Edward A. Fetters House by Kastler and Hunter, 1905:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southof...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/177967218/

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

This one had been stumping me - terrific gambrel at 110 Atkinson. Just found the attribution - Edward A. Fetters House by Kastler and Hunter, 1905:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southof...in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/177967218/

Very nice find South one home many on here would love the info!

**southofbloor** · November-25-12, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by p69rrh51

Could you send the image to my fb page please?

Yes will do - S.

**p69rrh51** · November-25-12, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

Great - love it!

Also found a ref to what I think might be 88 Taylor - again I can't upload but here is a pic:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southofbloor/4045456862/

From the Free Press "News of the Architects" May 7, 1905 which may be describing this house. "C. [[Or possible E as in Edward?) H. Bennett has prepared plans and let the contracts for a residence for F. E. Parker to be erected on the north side of Taylor Avenue, near Woodward Avenue. The first story will be veneered with paving brick, the second story and roof will be covered with stained shingles. The interior of the first story will be finished in oak and mahogany and the second in oak and white enamel. A large porch will be built up with field stone and tile floor. The size of the house is 36 x 42."

Could be Edward H. Bennett.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_H._Bennett

**p69rrh51** · November-26-12, 08:55 AM

1064 Seminole - Detroit Free Press Jan. 3. 1904 p. 6 "Realty and Building" pictures the house and says that it was part of 3 "Brick Residences for John Cleff, to be built on Seyburn Avenue, Baxter and O'dell Architects." All the houses are still standing, with others constructed in between the three.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/southof...in/photostream

South I did a little research on a couple of the other Freep images posted on your flickr page.

Van Leyen & Schilling design 100 Longfellow
Burrowes & Wells-Spalding 651 West Boston Boulevard
Burrowes & Wells-Webb 731 Pallister
Roland Gies-Barrie 1085 Seyburn

**p69rrh51** · November-26-12, 09:19 AM

One more of the builders who did work in Sherwood Forest and Grosse Pointe-Burton Construction Company, now known as Burton Brothers.

19224 Parkside built in 1931 Sherwood Forest Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-26-12, 09:22 AM

A home built by Burton Construction Company in Grosse Pointe. Rumor has is it the home was owned by Tom Selleck's family at one time.

1027 Bishop built in 1927 Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-26-12, 09:26 AM

A Charles Agree design.

Aaron DeRoy Community Center 8904 Woodward built in 1939 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · November-26-12, 09:29 AM

A design by Albert Kahn.

United Savings Bank of Detroit 1133 Griswold built in 1921 Capitol Park Historic District Detroit, Mi.

**mccarch** · November-26-12, 04:08 PM

I have to call foul on this last photo of United Savings Bank by Albert Kahn. The photo shows a facade definitely not by Kahn [[unless it's a remodeling by his firm AK Associates, long after the master had passed).

I own a scrapbook with a wonderful copy of a pen and ink rendering of this building's original facade - by Albert Kahn; the renderer is Lancelot Sukert. Unfortunately the scrapbook is too unwieldy to be scanned.

**p69rrh51** · November-26-12, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by mccarch

I have to call foul on this last photo of United Savings Bank by Albert Kahn. The photo shows a facade definitely not by Kahn [[unless it's a remodeling by his firm AK Associates, long after the master had passed).

I own a scrapbook with a wonderful copy of a pen and ink rendering of this building's original facade - by Albert Kahn; the renderer is Lancelot Sukert. Unfortunately the scrapbook is too unwieldy to be scanned.

A reality check is always a good thing. The following pages will answer your question. The pages were copied from the final report prepared for the Historic Designation Advisory Board.