Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Ward A. Detwiler
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Last week we went to 815 Ellair Place, a magnificent English Tudor residence located at the end of the street, overlooking Lake St. Clair. It was designed by the nationally recognized firm of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls in 1930, for John A. Bryant. Mr. Bryant was co-founder of the Bryant and Detwiler Company, one of Detroit's most admired building firms.
This week we are going to focus on the home and work of Ward Arnold Detwiler. As the partner of John Bryant, their company - Bryant and Detwiler - created some of the most noteworthy factories, stores, and offices in Detroit during the early twentieth century. Mr. Detwiler resided at 1009 Three Mile, a house designed by noted architects Crombie and Stanton in 1925.
1009 Three Mile is a 7,500 sq ft…
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