Detroit's wealth of architectural talent!

[Maof]

Designed by Greimel & Morris for Robert L. Gotfredson. 270 Grosse Pointe Boulevard built 1960-1961 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Includes an article/photographs featuring the house from a 1961 edition of the Detroit Free Press.

Demolished: 2018

The house recently sold for $900,000. I love it.


https://www.lucidorealestate.com/-/l...Farms-MI-48236

[deanjelliott]

Hi. I’m a bit ignorant on how to navigate this site. Looking for help. I’m looking for any information on buildings/homes in Detroit and suburbs designed by Detroit architect Omer C. Bouschor. His name was mentioned on this forum but I cannot find it. Omer Bouschor was my grandfather. In addition to many English Tudor style homes in Grosse Pointe, he designed many buildings in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint and Saginaw.

[Jimaz]

.... Omer C. Bouschor. His name was mentioned on this forum but I cannot find it....

Welcome to the forum, deanjelliott!

Google found a bunch.

[Margarite]

Designed by Harry J. Rill.

Saint Francis [[San Francisco) Italian Roman Catholic Church, 1035 Brewster built 1898-1899 Eastern Market, Detroit, MI. Includes a

n article/rendering featuring the church from a 1898 edition of the Detroit Free Press.

Cornerstone placed: August 7, 1898
Demolished: Date unknown to me
Image from Wayne State University's Virtual Motor City Collection, circa 1956.

I grew up in the Mack/St. Aubin area and San Francisco was our parish. My Mom graduated from the school and my Mom and Dad were married there. My two sisters and I were baptized there. We never had a car so we would walk to church. I don't remember the year it was torn down but I do remember the sadness.

[p69rrh51]

Hi. I’m a bit ignorant on how to navigate this site. Looking for help. I’m looking for any information on buildings/homes in Detroit and suburbs designed by Detroit architect Omer C. Bouschor. His name was mentioned on this forum but I cannot find it. Omer Bouschor was my grandfather. In addition to many English Tudor style homes in Grosse Pointe, he designed many buildings in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint and Saginaw.

Dean you have already seen all of my posts on here in my facebook groups.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Smith, Hinchman & Grylls. Dvico-Twin Truck Factory, 22000 Hoover built in 1937 Warren, MI. Includes an image of a Divco Model UMB from diecast.org, date unknown, and an image of the bilding from a 1991 Divco Owner's Club publication.

Current status unknown to me.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Varney & Varney for Dr. Irwin S. Townsend.

Townsend Apartments, 40-42 East Willis built in 1909 Midtown, Detroit, MI. Includes a

n article/rendering featuring the building from a 1909 edition of the Detroit Free Press.

Demolished: Date unknown to me
Image from the Burton Historical Collection, date unknown.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Marshall M. Fredericks.

Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain located Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Conservatory Drive, erected in 1936 Belle Isle, Detroit, MI. Includes a

n article/model of the fountain from a 1936 edition of the Detroit Free Press.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Steffens & Habermas for George H. Henry. 1028 Berkshire built in 1936 Grosse Pointe Park, MI Includes An image of 1028 Berkshire from a 1937 issue of Michigan Architect and Engineer.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Montgomery C. Meigs.

Christ Church Detroit Episcopal, lacatedd at approximately 960 East Jefferson built in 1845 Downtown, Detroit, MI.

Demolished: 1861?
Image from the Burton Historical Collection, circa 1860.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by William Scott & Company for John E Patterson.

59 Garfield built 1885-1885 Midtown, Detroit, MI.

Demolished: Date unknown to me.
Image from the Burton Historical Collection, date unknown.

[p69rrh51]

Built by Saul Sloan.

Alger Theatre 16541 East Warren built in 1935 Alger Theatre Historic District, Detroit, MI. Includes a

n image of the building from Cinema Treasures, circa 1950.

Opened August 22, 1935.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Don M. Contrell for Joseph A. Krausemann.

1222 Berkshire built in 1924 Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

Builder: Joseph A. Krausemann

[masterblaster]

Designed by Isadore M. Lewis for Park Hones Incorporated.

Palmer Park Terrace, 672-740 Merton built in 1943 Palmer Park Apartment Buildings Historic District, Detroit, MI. Includes a

n article/rendering featuring 672-740 Merton from a 1943 edition of the Detroit Times.

Builder: General Homes Incorporated

Those are the lamest structures in an otherwise stunning district. There are like 3 similar buildings of that design in Palmer Park. The article states that the building was "defense housing", so I understand the unimaginative architecture.

[masterblaster]

P69rrh51, Can you research the following:

6801 East Jefferson Avenue
-There is a stately late 1800's house behind this row of storefronts. Looks like the type of home you would find in Brush Park. It is very hard to see from streetview. [[You can see the multiple fireplaces peaking out and the roof of the house). The ornate wood trim around the windows has been stripped off, but you can't see that from streetview.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3459...7i16384!8i8192

Here is the side of the house on the side street
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3463...7i16384!8i8192

2254 Chicago Blvd, one of the most unique window arrangements I have ever seen, unfortunately, half of the windows can't be seen because they are boarded up
https://www.google.com/maps/place/22...!4d-83.1064393

620 W. Grixdale Ave [[Art Moderne house)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wo...1!4d-83.112075

Unknown Address [[house at northeast corner of Grixdale and Woodward, across the street from the above house)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wo...1!4d-83.112075


7601 Michigan Avenue [[beautiful, classic 1920's two-story storefront that was recently heavily fire-damaged and soon to be demolished. The letters MM appear in the crests on the roof line)
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3309...7i13312!8i6656

[Patrick]

P69rrh51, Can you research the following:

6801 East Jefferson Avenue
-There is a stately late 1800's house behind this row of storefronts. Looks like the type of home you would find in Brush Park. It is very hard to see from streetview. [[You can see the multiple fireplaces peaking out and the roof of the house). The ornate wood trim around the windows has been stripped off, but you can't see that from streetview.
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3459...7i16384!8i8192

Here is the side of the house on the side street
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3463...7i16384!8i8192

2254 Chicago Blvd, one of the most unique window arrangements I have ever seen, unfortunately, half of the windows can't be seen because they are boarded up
https://www.google.com/maps/place/22...!4d-83.1064393

620 W. Grixdale Ave [[Art Moderne house)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wo...1!4d-83.112075

Unknown Address [[house at northeast corner of Grixdale and Woodward, across the street from the above house)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wo...1!4d-83.112075


7601 Michigan Avenue [[beautiful, classic 1920's two-story storefront that was recently heavily fire-damaged and soon to be demolished. The letters MM appear in the crests on the roof line)
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3309...7i13312!8i6656

See the link below for a photo of 2254 Chicago Boulevard before a fire took out the roof:

http://findingeliza.com/archives/17191

[p69rrh51]

420 Concord behind 6801 E. Jefferson is the Lee Burt House. I have not found much on the house. Ren Farley has some info on his website.

http://www.detroit1701.org/Lee%20Bur...l#.XCZvYPZFyM8

[masterblaster]

See the link below for a photo of 2254 Chicago Boulevard before a fire took out the roof:

http://findingeliza.com/archives/17191

Wow, that is a great find Patrick. Thanks. 2254 Chicago was an even more spectacular home than I had imagined and it has some real history to it as well!

To p69rrh51

Thanks for the information. I wonder if there are any old-timer former Uniroyal employees still around who may have some old photos of the house. I wonder why few, if any photos exist of the original appearance of a house that is on the CITY, STATE, and NATIONAL registers of Historic Places.

[Neilr]

Wow, that is a great find Patrick. Thanks. 2254 Chicago was an even more spectacular home than I had imagined and it has some real history to it as well!

To p69rrh51

Thanks for the information. I wonder if there are any old-timer former Uniroyal employees still around who may have some old photos of the house. I wonder why few, if any photos exist of the original appearance of a house that is on the CITY, STATE, and NATIONAL registers of Historic Places.

I’m not certain, but in the recesses of my mind, I vaguely remember that the Hari Krishna group was using this house at one time.
But what I do remember was the time I was in the house. This would have in the late 60s or early 70s. It was owned, or at least lived in, by some minister [[not the group Patrick is referencing) who could neither maintain nor afford it.
When I walked in I was struck by the high ceilings in the hall and den which was to the right. Then when I looked to the left into the living room, I saw that it was several steps lower than the hall in which I was standing. The ceiling had to have been at least 11 feet.
If you are able to see a view of the east side of the house, you’ll notice an enormous stairwell window.
I believe, w/o any facts to back me up, that this is the largest house on Chicago Blvd. west of the Lodge.

[archfan]

Wow, that is a great find Patrick. Thanks. 2254 Chicago was an even more spectacular home than I had imagined and it has some real history to it as well!

To p69rrh51

Thanks for the information. I wonder if there are any old-timer former Uniroyal employees still around who may have some old photos of the house. I wonder why few, if any photos exist of the original appearance of a house that is on the CITY, STATE, and NATIONAL registers of Historic Places.

Here's more about the Lee Burt House. Someone bought it, and pitched putting a barber shop/bed and breakfast there.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Arthur DesRosiers. Temple Baptist Church, 10100 Grand River Avenue built 1951-1954 Detroit, MI. Includes Part of an article featuring the church from the May 24, 1954 edition of the Detroit Free Press. The church was originally designed to hold 4,000 as Temple Baptist had a membership of 14,00 at the time.

Currently Straight Gate International Church.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by C. Howard Crane & Associates. Melvindale Public Library, 18650 Allen Road built 1949-1950 Melvindale, MI. Includes the legend from the plans for the building from the archives of Melvindale, MI, circa 1940.

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Cyril E. Schley. The Ruth, Detroit Times Model Home 9015 Ruth built in 1928 Allen Park, MI. Includes an advertisement featuring the house from a 1929 edition of the Detroit Times. Builder: W. D. Block Corporation

[p69rrh51]

Designed by Omer C. Bouschor. 15231 Windmill Pointe Drive built in 1936 Grosse Pointe Park, MI

[canuck]

Designed by Omer C. Bouschor. 15231 Windmill Pointe Drive built in 1936 Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Nice to see one that seems relatively untouched. Nice to see a nicely detailed slate roof still intact.