Detroit's wealth of architectural talent!

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W.E.N. Hunter group #2.


1052 Burns built in 1912 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

Metropolitan United Methodist Church 8000 Woodward built in 1926 Woodward Avenue Upper Piety Row Detroit, MI.

Trinity Lutheran Church 1345 Gratiot Avenue built in 1927 Detroit, MI.

Grosse Pointe Memorial Church 16 Lakechore built in 1927 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

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An image of 144 East Boston Boulevard from an issue of Inland Architect circa 1910 and an image of Saint Francis D'Assisi from the Burton Historic Collection Detroit Public Library circa 1920.

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A pair of designs next door to each other in Indian Village by Alphonso Von Duesen.


1001 Seminole built in 1899.

1015 Seminole built in 1899.

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Neilr sent me terrific information on 2126 Seminole, so here is an addition to O.C. Gottesleban's images.

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Even though Indian Village is best known for very elegant individual dwellings over the years several homes were built on spec or in one area by one architect or one firm. Neilr's info on 2116 and 2126 Seminole gave the inspiration to add a few more groups.

First are the 4 homes designed by Robert Derrick for the Cook Farm Company on Burns [[they are across the street from the four homes designed by Herman & Simons for Cook). All four share similar square footage and lot size


2918 Burns built in 1924.

2930 Burns built in 1924.

2942 Burns built in 1924.

2952 Burns built in 1924.

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Although not similar in size or design Smith, Hinchman & Grylls designed the next 3 homes next to each other on the 1400 block of Burns in Indian Village.


1461 Burns built in 1911.

1475 Burns built in 1913.

1441 Burns built in 1917.

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Even though his firm design some very lovely homes, Albert Kahn did not care much for residential design work. So its a little suprising when you see the triplets on Iroquois, three very rare spec homes designed by Kahn.


1410 Iroquios built in 1905.

1424 Iroquios built in 1905.

1411 Iroquios built in 1905.

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Moving to Berry Historic District two designs by Robert Derrick. 444 Lodge built in 1922 for Frederick S. Ford and 360 Lodge built in 1923 for John B. Ford Jr. are not exactly similar but do have a similar feel and are a couple of my favorites in the city. Also all the pics I am posting are from the considerable number of buildings we have that are standing and available to view any time. I know there are quite a few on here who spend time in the areas I have shown. For those who have not seen them please go and see your favorites!

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Some designs by John C, Stahl.


5104 Second Avenue built in 1904 Wayne State University Detroit, MI.

981 Burns built in 1905 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

2105 Burns built in 1912 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

1755 Burns built in 1914 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

2179 Seminole built in 1915 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

2985 Iroquios built in 1916 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

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Designs by Leon Coquard.


Saint Anne Roman Catholic Curch 1000 Saint Anne Street built in 1883 Detroit, Mi.

Saint Anne's Church and Parsonage circa 1887. Image from the Burton Historic Collection Detroit Public Library.

1023 Iroquois built in 1899 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

Saint Peter and Paul Academy 58 Parsons built in 1892 Detroit, MI.

An image of 56 Parsons from an issue of Inland Architect circa 1905.

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Although the next two churches are not located in Detroit, they are considered to be significant works by Coquard.


Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption 1130 Madison Avenue built in 1901 Covington, KY.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1530 Logan Street built in 1911 Denver, CO.

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Here is a challange...we talked about this house probably 8 years ago on DYes and it was built for a family, but I cannot recall the details. I do recall that the family name was also given to a road in the area. The house in question is at W. Grand Boulevard and Grand River. It is behind the Subway...the family name might be Tireman..

[Neilr]

Here is a challange...we talked about this house probably 8 years ago on DYes and it was built for a family, but I cannot recall the details. I do recall that the family name was also given to a road in the area. The house in question is at W. Grand Boulevard and Grand River. It is behind the Subway...the family name might be Tireman..

Patrick, is this the house you're referring to?

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

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

Great eyes Patrick I must have driven by the home at least 20 times in the last year and never noticed.

Designs from church specialist Peter Dederichs


Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 1100 Elliot Street built in 1875 Detroit, MI.

St. Bonaventure Monastery 1740 Mount Elliot built in 1883 Detroit, MI.

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church 64 East Monroe biilt in 1885 Greektown Detroit, MI.

Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Parish 1515 Baldwin bult in 1919 English Village Detroit, MI.

Sacred Heart Hall 1247 Siena Heights Drive built in 1922 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...