Found 469 blog entries tagged as Grosse Pointe Real Estate.

Last week we explored one of the lost mansions, 15444 Windmill Pointe. Completed, in 1951, it was designed by Alfred C. Emmerling for Alfred Epstein, president of the Pfeiffer Brewing Company. It was demolished in 2016, and a new home is currently being constructed in its place.

This week we would like to introduce you to the work of Hancock & Butler. The firm was particular active in Grosse Pointe during the late 1920’s, as both designer’s and builders. Like several other firms who were extremely productive in the community during this era, Hancock and Butler were responsible for the design and build. In some instances they were responsible for just the construction, collaborating with noted architects who had designed the residence.

Several…

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Last week we presented 1048 Yorkshire, completed, in 1917, by one of Detroit’s most accomplished architects C. Howard Crane, for Bertrand C. Spitzley, one of Detroit’s more prominent, and successful realtors.

This week we are going to explore one of the lost mansions on Windmill Pointe – number 15444. Completed, in 1951, the 4,712 sq ft property was situated on close to two acres of land overlooking the lake. It was a beautiful five bedroom English Tudor style home, constructed of brick with a slate roof, with delicate limestone detailing on the front elevation.

The interior featured stunning architectural details throughout, in particular the walnut paneling in the living room, reception hall and stairway, along with a walnut beamed…

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Last week we explored the superb formal residence of 281 University Place, completed in 1918, by Charles Kotting, for Harold Palmer.

This week we would like to present 1048 Yorkshire, completed, in 1917, by one of Detroit’s most accomplished architects C. Howard Crane, for Bertrand C. Spitzley, one of Detroit’s more prominent, and successful realtors. We have mentioned Mr. Spitzley a couple of times recently – his home at, 849 Balfour, designed by J. Ivan Dise, in 1923, along with his involvement as the listing agent in the sale of 281 University Place, in 1937.

The portfolio of architect C. Howard Crane could be described as one of the most varied of any architect during the first quarter of the 20th Century. Having designed more than 250…

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Last week we explored 849 Balfour. J. Ivan Dise completed the 4,326 sq ft Tudor revival home, in 1923, for Bertrand C. Spitzley, president of the Houseman-Spitzley Corporation, and one of Detroit’s more prominent, and successful realtors.

This week we head to the superb formal residence of 281 University Place, completed in 1918, by Charles Kotting, for Harold Palmer.

281 University is one of the grand manor houses of Grosse Pointe. The formal Georgian property is constructed of brick. The exterior features large arched windows on the first floor, and exquisite limestone detailing - around the windows, the lintels (above the front door), and the quoins on the corners of the home. The walls, in the 8,800 sq ft residence, are believed to be 18”…

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Last week we presented 1011 Yorkshire. Ladue & Rahles completed the historic Colonial, in 1916, for Edmund F. Poupard, a member of the respected Poupard family who owned one of the original ribbon farms that once lined the shores of Lake St. Clair.

This week we stay in Grosse Pointe Park, and head to the prestigious street of Balfour, and to number 849. J. Ivan Dise completed the 4,326 sq ft Tudor revival home, in 1923, for Bertrand C. Spitzley. 

J. Ivan Dise created close to 20 homes in Grosse Pointe, plus a very recognizable public building in the Farms, the sewage pumping station (located at Chalfonte Avenue and Kerby Road). Dise was born in Pennsylvania in 1887. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, in 1909 he began his…

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Last week we explored 15882 Lakeview Court, designed by renowned Detroit architect Gino Rosetti, in 1977 as his own residence.

This week we travel back to 1916, and to one of the earlier homes built on Yorkshire, number 1011. Ladue & Rahles designed the historic four bedroom 4,100 sq ft Colonial home for Edmund F. Poupard, a member of the respected Poupard family who owned one of the original ribbon farms that once lined the shores of Lake St. Clair that included the lot 1011 Yorkshire was built on. 

The Poupard Family was extremely prominent, and, at the time, one of the most prosperous in the Grosse Pointe communities. Edmund, son of Charles and Mary Poupard, was born in Grosse Pointe, 1876, and died in 1961. His grandfather, Simon, was one of…

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Last week we presented 115 Lake Shore, the superb mid-century home designed by Carl Habermas, in 1953, for auto dealer Stark Hickey. 

This week we stay with the modern architectural approach as we explore 15882 Lakeview Court, designed by renowned Detroit architect Gino Rossetti, in 1977, as his own residence.

Gino Rossetti, son of renowned architect Louis Rossetti, who designed Cobo Hall, founded the architectural firm ROSSETTI in 1969. Early on the firm’s primary focus was working on health care facilities, corporate head quarters, and retail planning. In 1984 the firm was commissioned to design The Palace of Auburn Hills. After this major success in the field of sports entertainment, ROSSETTI began to work with clients worldwide, with a focus…

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Last week we introduced you to 15600 Windmill Pointe, the grand home, lost to fire in the 1990’s. J. Ivan Dise completed it in 1929 by for John Walter Drake, former president of the Hupp Motor Car Company. 

This week we move into the 1950’s with a superb mid-century home designed by Carl Habermas, in 1953, for auto dealer Stark Hickey. Welcome to 115 Lake Shore. 

During the 1950’s, amongst the large 1920’s residences that lined Lake Shore Drive came this splendid example of Mid-Century Modern architecture. The two-story 5,361 sq ft residence was created in the Hollywood Regency style, which, is characterized by the bold use of color and contrast often with metallic and glass accents to signify both opulence and comfort. Source: Wikipedia. 

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Last week we presented 176 Fisher, designed in 1939 by Clarence Mack – one of the nationally noted architects who came to the community to work on one project. 

This week we return to Windmill Pointe, and to one of the lost mansions. Unlike many of the grand mansions built in the 1920’s, that were razed to create new subdivisions, this stunning property was sadly lost to fire in the 1990’s.

During the 1920’s Windmill Pointe was the height of popularity, and became a much sought after area. Wealthy Detroiters and professionals had begun to select the location to build magnificent residences, hiring some of the area’s most prestigious architects to design their new homes. One such designer was J. Ivan Dise who completed 15600 Windmill Pointe in…

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Last week we explored one of the finest homes in the community, 17315 E. Jefferson. Charles A. Platt completed the classically designed Georgian style house in 1927for Mrs. Arthur McGraw.

This week we jump forward to 1939 to present 176 Fisher, designed by Clarence Mack. 

Grosse Pointe is awash with homes created by prominent architects who created multiple projects, not only in the community, but in some instances on the same street. Many of these designers created a large collection of homes; Robert O. Derrick was one of the most prolific with over 25 buildings to his name. This week however, we turn to the nationally noted architects who came to the community to work on one project (based on what that we can find). These rare treasures were…

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