Detroit's wealth of architectural talent!

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 01:16 PM

An Agree design that is in good condition.

Seward Apartments 127 Seward built in 1926 New Center Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 01:32 PM

This is what happens when clueless morons purchase a significant historic dwelling! We loose a Yamasaki design. A couple doors away is Alexander Girard's home which has been altered beyond recognition.

234 Lothrop built in 1950 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 01:35 PM

Another Lyle Zisler design.

311 Grosse Pointe Boulevard built in 1940 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 05:54 PM

A Talmadge C. Hughes design just off Lakeshore in Grosse Pointe Farms.

23 Harbor Hill built in 1951 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 05:59 PM

A little Michigan Modern by D. Peter Else. He designed the home for himself and his family. Someone in the neighborhood tried to burn it down when the home was nearing completion.

6070 Eastmoor built in 1970 Bloomfield Hills, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 06:03 PM

A Frank Miles design.

230 Provencal buitl in 1941 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 10:31 PM

A design by Frederick Burr Joslin.

19400 Bretton built in 1952 North Rosedale Park-Rosedale Park Historic District Detroit. MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 10:34 PM

You know you have made it when you have George Mason design your mausoleum!

Mausoleum for the Siegel family Woodmere Cemetery 9400 West Fort Street built in 1908 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 10:35 PM

An image of the Siegel Mausoleum from the George Mason archives Burton Historic Collection Detroit Public Library.

**p69rrh51** · June-22-12, 10:38 PM

Another design on Beverly Road by Henry F. Stanton.

31 Beverly Road built in 1929 Beverly Road Historic District Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:33 AM

A design by F.W. Wiedmaier, before he partnered to form Wiedmaier & Gay.

3508 Burns built in 1918 Indian Village Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:36 AM

One of the many churches designed by Donaldson & Meier in the metro area.

Saint Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church 46408 Woodward Avenue built in 1885 Pontiac, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:39 AM

A very interesting combination church and school by Diehl & Diehl.

Saint John Bercham Roman Catholic Church 4800 Lakeview built in 1941 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 12:07 PM

Albert Kahn's 1927 design at 1100 Lakeshore Road. The grounds were open to the public today and I finally got a chance to wander around and take a few images.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 12:13 PM

The pool and recreation building at 1100 Lakeshore. The recreation building includes an old school hard ball squash court.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 12:17 PM

The rose garden and play house at 1100 Lakeshore.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 12:20 PM

The Gatehouse at 1100 Lakeshore.

**Patrick** · June-23-12, 12:53 PM

Name: ford-house.jpg
Views: 2296
Size: 49.0 KB

Emory Ford estate [[non-extant)

**By the way, this photo was given to me by fellow forumer AIW

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 01:10 PM

For Patrick the entrance to Emory Ford's estate an image from Burton Historic Collection Detroit Public Library.

**Patrick** · June-23-12, 04:19 PM

I’d have to say out of all the extant homes in GP, the massive Tudor edifice on McKinley and Grosse Pointe Boulevard is my favorite. It’s the residence on the southwest side and was just on the market…may still be on the market. It was designed by Chittenden and Kotting in 1912-ish and the only reason I know that is because I came across a rare ad for windows or plumbing from an architectural magazine from around that time.
http://detroit.curbed.com/tags/grosse-pointe-mansions

**stromberg2** · June-23-12, 06:26 PM

What is history of the above mansion?

Stromberg2

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Patrick

I’d have to say out of all the extant homes in GP, the massive Tudor edifice on McKinley and Grosse Pointe Boulevard is my favorite. It’s the residence on the southwest side and was just on the market…may still be on the market. It was designed by Chittenden and Kotting in 1912-ish and the only reason I know that is because I came across a rare ad for windows or plumbing from an architectural magazine from around that time.
http://detroit.curbed.com/tags/grosse-pointe-mansions

Thx for the info Patrick I have been trying to find out the background on the home for awhile. My grandparents made an offer on the home when it was for sale in the late 40's. If you have a copy of the ad could you send it along on here? Do you remember which publication it was featured in?

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:36 PM

Although its been discussed a few times I just like this library by Smith, Hinchman & Grylls.

John Monteith Branch Detroit Public Library 14100 Kercheval built in 1926 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:38 PM

Have to include SHG's other library in the city too.

Detroit Public Library Skillman Branch 121 Gratiot built in 1932 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · June-23-12, 07:43 PM

He may not be a Detroiter, but he is an internationally known architect, Marcel Breuer. One of his few designs in Michigan.

Central Branch Grosse Pointe Public Library 10 Kercheval built in 1953 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.