Real Estate Blog - Joseph Berry

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 50 Lake Shore

Over the last couple of weeks, we have presented the history of 59 Lake Shore and 60 Lake Shore. Both homes were built around the turn of the century and were commissioned by Joseph Berry as wedding gifts for two of his daughters. The houses were located on the eastern end of Mr. Berry’s “Edgemere” estate, located at 50 Lake Shore. Both houses have been razed.

This week we conclude the story of the Joseph Berry homes as we present the history of his own residence, “Edgemere”. Completed in 1882, not only was it one of the first year-round homes to be constructed in Grosse Pointe, but it was arguably one of the communities more significant residences. Prior to its construction Grosse Pointe was primarily known for its summer homes where wealthy…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 60 Lake Shore

Last week we visited 59 Lake Shore in the City of Grosse Pointe. This historic home, designed by the prestigious firm of Mason & Rice, was built in 1892, by Joseph Berry as a wedding present for his eldest daughter, Charlotte and her husband Henry Sherrard.

This week we stay with the Berry family as we travel the short distance to 60 Lake Shore, built in 1903 for Joseph’s middle daughter, Alice, and her husband Dr. Edwin Lodge. It is understood Alices father, Joseph Berry, offered to build a home for each of his three daughters, as a wedding present, on part of his 15-acre estate – “Edgemere” located at 50 Lake Shore (razed in 1942).

60 Lake Shore was set on a spectacular 2-acre lakefront site with 275’ on Lake St. Clair. Approximately 5,120 sq…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 59 Lake Shore

Last week we visited 551 Lake Shore. This modern homewas created by versatile architect Hugh T. Keyes in 1957, for Leo Fiztpatrick, a national figure in radio broadcasting and veteran of both World Wars. The property was the venue for 1980 Designer’s Show House.

This week we travel to the opposite end of Lake Shore Drive to visit 59 Lake Shore in the City of Grosse Pointe. This historic home, designed by the prestigious firm of Mason & Rice, was bult in 1892, by Joseph Berry for his daughter, Charlotte and her husband Henry Sherrard. Image courtesy of Grosse Pointe Historical Society.

59 Lake Shore, the “Henry Sherrard” house is one of theoldest surviving year-round houses in the Grosse Ponte communities. The architectural style has been…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to 37 Edgemere

Happy 2020! 

In our last post we presented 110 Cloverly, completed by Robert O. Derrick, in 1924, for Phelps Newberry, a member of the esteemed Newberry family.

This week we leave behind the grand Tudor homes of the 1920’s and head to a mid-century property, 37 Edgemere, completed, in 1951, by Carl R. Habermas for Mr. and Mrs. M. Rivard Klippel.

Very little is known about Carl R. Habermas or his career. We do know he created several homes in Grosse Pointe from the 1930’s through to the 1960’s, covering a broad architectural spectrum - Tudor, Colonial, Regency, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern styles. It also appears, at some point in his career, he was closely associated with noted architect J. H. Steffens. His projects in Grosse Pointe…

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