Images of Detroit circa 1910

**p69rrh51** · April-27-13, 05:30 AM

Some images from 1921 issues of Michigan Architect and Engineer.

**p69rrh51** · April-27-13, 05:33 AM

Group number 2

**southofbloor** · April-27-13, 07:26 PM

Ben you have outdone yourself - this set is fantastic!

**marshamusic** · April-28-13, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by southofbloor

Ben you have outdone yourself - this set is fantastic!

Oh, we can call him Ben?! Much easier that p69rrh51.

Btw, I drove up Gynn Court today, just looking at the houses.

I had forgotten that on that street - right next to Boston - the houses were of such obvious original grandeur, as in the photos in this last group. I actually lived on this street for a while in the early 90's, in a huge, gorgeous 2-flat.

**p69rrh51** · April-28-13, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by marshamusic

Oh, we can call him Ben?! Much easier that p69rrh51.

Btw, I drove up Gynn Court today, just looking at the houses.

I had forgotten that on that street - right next to Boston - the houses were of such obvious original grandeur, as in the photos in this last group. I actually lived on this street for a while in the early 90's, in a huge, gorgeous 2-flat.

MM Southofbloor knows who I am. He has been very helpful with my quest!! Although anyone can call me Ben if they would like to.
A few images I found lately first set from Architects' and Builders' Magazine. Gistok will be quite interested in the first group.

**p69rrh51** · April-28-13, 09:51 PM

More A&B Magazine images

**p69rrh51** · April-28-13, 09:54 PM

More A&B Images. Field, Hinchman & Smith/Smith, Hinchman & Grylls did nice work on department stores.

**p69rrh51** · April-28-13, 09:59 PM

Last couple images from A&B and a couple from The Ohio Architect, Engineer & Builder.

**p69rrh51** · April-28-13, 10:15 PM

This city never stops surprising me. Reviewing The Ohio Architect, Engineer and Builder I ran across this article featuring Charles E. Shippey. I had never heard of him but there are quite a few images in the article. Most of his featured works are long gone but a few still stand. I am holding back those images until I can take pics of them. If anyone has more info on Shippey, please pass it along.

**grander54** · April-28-13, 11:52 PM

does any one know if there was a high school associated with this church during the 1920s? If so, did they have yearbooks/annuals with photos of those attending? I have a death cert. for an ancestor that says he was 17 years old and attended Holy Rosary High School...one in the same?

**p69rrh51** · May-04-13, 11:55 AM

I finally was able to take the images of the existing Charles E. Shippey designs. marshamusic will be happy with the first home.

17 Colorado built in 1915 Highland Heights-Stevens' Subdivision Historic District Highland Park, MI.

**p69rrh51** · May-04-13, 11:58 AM

Another design by Charles E. Shippey.

658 Longfellow built in 1913 Boston-Edison Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · May-04-13, 12:01 PM

Last building designed by Charles E. Shippey.

Biltmore Apartments 4609 Second Avenue built in 1915 Warren-Prentis Historic District Midtown Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 12:26 PM

More images from Michigan Architect and Engineer and also the Western Architect.

**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 12:30 PM

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**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 12:34 PM

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**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 12:40 PM

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**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 12:44 PM

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**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 01:00 PM

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**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 01:06 PM

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**p69rrh51** · May-05-13, 01:12 PM

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**marshamusic** · May-05-13, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the home at 17 Colorado! Yes, I know that street, my brother owned 2 houses there. I saw another one you posted earlier, I think on Moss. Thanks for keeping your eye open for HP homes.

Many have no idea how beautiful those houses are; some of them are owners since my parents moved there [[in the fifties) and have done all they can to maintain them. Thanks!

**EastsideAl** · May-06-13, 06:30 PM

This is all great stuff! I love to see all of those houses, and especially some of those indoor shots of houses I'll never be inside of. Love the planting plan for Roosevelt Park and wish I could get a closer look at that grade crossings map.

The Stratton house is a particularly welcome set of pictures.

With all of these wonderful Indian Village houses, I'm waiting to see if my family's house shows up. We never did know who the architect was.

**EastsideAl** · May-06-13, 06:31 PM

Oh, and I used to think it was a terrible mistake to tear down the Lafayette Building. But looking at the pictures here I can see why they thought it was such a useless structure. I'm so glad we now have that sweet pebble-strewn lot where that big old eyesore used to be.

**p69rrh51** · May-06-13, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by EastsideAl

This is all great stuff! I love to see all of those houses, and especially some of those indoor shots of houses I'll never be inside of. Love the planting plan for Roosevelt Park and wish I could get a closer look at that grade crossings map.

The Stratton house is a particularly welcome set of pictures.

With all of these wonderful Indian Village houses, I'm waiting to see if my family's house shows up. We never did know who the architect was.

What is the address of your family's home?