Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Arthur Schmidt
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Last week we explored 40 Sunningdale, designed by Canadian born architect Edmund Primeau who created numerous homes in Grosse Pointe in varying architectural styles, primarily during the 1940’s and 1950’s, including 464 Chalfonte in 1948.
This week we continue with the work of lesser-known architects as we present the work of Arthur Schmidt. During the 1950’s he designed several large stores for Jacobson’s - a regional upscale department store chain who primarily operated in Michigan and Florida, along with at least three homes in Grosse Pointe, one of which was his own residence.
Arthur Otto August Schmidt may not be a house-hold name, but he made an important contribution to evolving the architectural scene in Metro Detroit. He was born on…
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