Found 2 blog entries tagged as Holiday Homes.

Last week we concluded our series on Beverly Road with a review of the residences on the west side of the street - the odd numbered homes: 23 through 45 - built between 1920 and 1936. 

This week we would like to present the Mid-Century Modern model ‘Holiday Homes’ that were designed by William F. Baker, and built by Cox & Baker, during the 1950’s and 60’s. At least seven ‘Holiday Homes’ were built and introduced to the Grosse Pointes between 1951 and 1962. Held annually the homes were created to show advance trends in home architecture, interior decoration, better home design, and modern living. Many of the all-equipped kitchen and laundry rooms ‘represented the newest discoveries in work-saving, step-saving appliances by HOTPOINT’. After the homes…

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Last week we presented the Regency Moderne style of Hugh T. Keyes and his creation at 60 Renaud, in 1939, for Richard P. Joy. Jr. - a member of the prominent Joy family. 

This week we stay with the modern approach as we present a Mid-Century Modern model 'Holiday House' designed by William F. Baker, built by Cox & Baker in 1956, – welcome to 501 Ballantyne. 

Bill Baker (as he was known by many) was a prolific designer, builder and developer in Grosse Pointe. During his career he designed and/or built over 1000 custom homes throughout the Grosse Pointe communities. He was born in Detroit in 1926, and graduated from Lawrence Tech. He also studied architectural rendering and watercolor painting at Cranbrook. Bill was a Veteran of the U.S. Air…

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