Real Estate Blog - William Stratton

Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – History of Kerby Elementary School

Posted by Kay Agney on January 28th, 2025

Last week we explored a distinctive block of Stephens Road that runs from Ridge Rd to Charlevoix Ave. This pretty section is the location of some of the finest Ranch homes in Grosse Pointe, along with several larger residences, including a splendid Colonial built by prominent builder Louis C. Miller.

This week, in honor of Grosse Pointe History Day at Ford House on February 4, we are going to begin a three-part series that will focus on the history of some of the schools in Grosse Pointe.Grosse Pointe History Day is an educational program that encourages students to explore their community's history. We begin the series with the story of one of the oldest schools in the community – Kerby Elementary school.

Previously, we have researched the…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – 411 Country Club Lane

Posted by Kay Agney on October 8th, 2024

Last week we presented the work of architect Charles Kellogg Backus. While Mr. Backus only designed a few homes during a short career that was tragically cut short, he did create one of Grosse Pointe’s most unique buildings, the Unitarian Church, located at 17150 Maumee in Grosse Pointe City. This distinctive structure was completed in 1964-1965.

This week we head to 411 Country Club Lane, a stunning home designed by renowned architect William B. Stratton in 1927 for Edward S. Bennett. The Colonial style home is instantly recognizable on a special street that has many sublime properties.

William B. Stratton was one of the most influential architects in Detroit during the early 20th Century. He worked with some of the best designers in the…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to 7 Woodland Place

Posted by Kay Agney on December 12th, 2017

Last week we presented the striking Federalist inspired home – 2 Woodland Place – by one of Grosse Pointes most prolific architects Robert O’Derrick.

This week we stay on Woodland Place, and explore another of the streets individualistic homes – 7 Woodland Place.

Originally designed by William Buck Stratton, 7 Woodland Place is arguably one of the more unique homes found in Grosse Pointe. It was completed in 1909 as a summer home of the Hazen S. Pingree family. Hazen S. Pingree was a four-term mayor of Detroit, a successful businessman, and the 24th Governor of the State of Michigan.

Hazen S. Pingree – Courtesy of Wikipedia

Pingree was a cobbler by trade. Having moved to Detroit in 1865 he established a successful shoe making company. By…

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