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**p69rrh51** · February-18-13, 12:30 AM

One of the 44 Wallace Frost designs in Birmingham.

Wimbleton Terrace 1050-1070 Wimbleton built in 1928 Birmingham, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-18-13, 12:32 AM

Wallace Frost in Lansing. Donated to the state by the original owners Howard and Letha Sober in 1969.

State of Michigan Governor's Residence Moores River Drive Estates built in 1957 Lansing, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 09:36 AM

A George V. Pottle design including an image from a 1920 issue of Michigan Architect and Engineer.

International Order of Odd Fellows Diamond Temple 5646 Lawton built in 1919 Northwest Goldberg Neighborhood Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 09:38 AM

A design by Hugh B. Clement.

Loyal Guard Building/Vermont Building 3524 Grand River Avenue built in 1914 Woodbridge Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 09:41 AM

A design by Rupert H. Koch that has not suffered fire damage!

19650 Canterbury built in 1931 Sherwood Forest Historic District Detroti, MI.

**Neilr** · February-19-13, 11:33 AM

William E. Kapp and his work have already been discussed on various threads on DY. To recap some of his significant buildings:

Temple Israel on Manderson
Meadowbrook Hall
The University Club on E. Jefferson
Detroit Historical Museum
The Players Club on E. Jefferson

Here are some pictures of his own home in Sherwood Forest that he designed in 1929:

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House Beautiful, 1932

**Kathleen** · February-19-13, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Neilr

William E. Kapp and his work have already been discussed on various threads on DY. To recap some of his significant buildings:

Temple Israel on Manderson
Meadowbrook Hall
The University Club on E. Jefferson
Detroit Historical Museum
The Players Club on E. Jefferson

One more Kapp building of note: Music Hall/Wilson Theatre 1928

**mccarch** · February-19-13, 12:13 PM

Neilr - thanks for the photos of the Kapp house! I had no idea of its existence. These one-room deep house plans are great.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Neilr

William E. Kapp and his work have already been discussed on various threads on DY. To recap some of his significant buildings:

Temple Israel on Manderson
Meadowbrook Hall
The University Club on E. Jefferson
Detroit Historical Museum
The Players Club on E. Jefferson

Here are some pictures of his own home in Sherwood Forest that he designed in 1929:

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House Beautiful, 1932

A recent image of Kapp's Sherwood Forest Home.

3250 Sherbourne built in 1929 Sherwood Forest Historic District Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:20 PM

Temple Israel 17400 Manderson built in 1949 Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District Detroit, MI

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:23 PM

Meadowbrook Hall 480 South Adams Road built in 1929 Oakland Univeristy Rochester Hills, MI.

At 88,000 Sq. Ft. the hall is over twice the size of Rose Terrace and ranks as the 4th largerst historic home in the US.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:25 PM

Univeristy Club 1411 East Jefferson built in 1931 Detroit, MI. The building contains one of the 2 Racquets Courts in Detroit and one of only 15 courts in North America.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:28 PM

The Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Avenue built in 1951 Cultural Center Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:30 PM

The Players 3321 East Jefferson built in 1926 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:31 PM

Wilson Theatre 350 Madison built in 1928 Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:32 PM

Another somewhat forgotten W.E. Kapp design.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum 100 Strand Drive built in 1961 Belle Isle Detroit, MI.

**p69rrh51** · February-19-13, 12:33 PM

A W. E. Kapp design in Grosse Pointe.

33 Beacon Hill built in 1950 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI.

**Patrick** · February-20-13, 06:11 PM

What's the story about 1051 Berkshire? That house is great and has so much character. Looks like something so different from Donaldson and Meier's other works too.

**Patrick** · February-20-13, 06:17 PM

Anyone have any idea where this house was located? I am guessing Brush Park, because it looks to be pre-1905 ish...

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/d/dpa1ic/x...higan--Detroit

**p69rrh51** · February-20-13, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Patrick

What's the story about 1051 Berkshire? That house is great and has so much character. Looks like something so different from Donaldson and Meier's other works too.

I have a feeling the design was conceived by Walter Meier. His father had already passed away. I also think John Donaldson was not involved in the day to day operations of the firm at that point. A good friend of mind is a Meier. He has a family history that includes info on the house. Next time you are in town we can meet with him just give me a little lead time.

**p69rrh51** · February-20-13, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by CASSTECH1981

Would you happen to know the architect for the E. White Elementary school on Charles ave. ?

Turns out I did have the info on White Elementary. The school is a Malcomson & Higginbotham design.

Katherine B. White Elementary School 5161 Charles Street built in 1920 Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI. One of 88 DPS Schools nominated for inclusion on the National Register.