Real Estate Blog - Mason & Rice

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 50 Lake Shore

Posted by Kay Agney on July 8th, 2025

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 – 59 Lake Shore

Posted by Kay Agney on June 24th, 2025

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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