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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Architect Omer C. Bouschor – Part 2

Last week we covered the residences created by architect Omer Cecil Bouschor in Grosse Pointe between 1934 and 1939. During his career this Detroit based architect created nearly 30 homes in the community, more than many other architects.

This week we conclude our presentation with the homes Bouschor designed between 1940 and 1954. Having mainly worked in Grosse Pointe Park during the 1930’s Bouschor, in the 1940’s, began to receive more commissions in the Farms and the Shores. From the list below you will the superb range of homes he created during this period.

1940

• 766 Berkshire

• 103 Vendome

• 715 Trombley

The 3,790 sq ft house is very different from Bouschor’s other projects from this era, employing strong…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Architect Omer C. Bouschor – Part 1

Last week we explored the work of Earl G. Meyer. During his career he was a respected and prolific architect associated with the design of school buildings in southeastern Michigan during the 1950’s.

As with so many architects who began their careers during the 1930’s, these designers contributed a significant amount of work yet haven’t received the recognition they deserve, with very little written about them. This week we continue with the theme as we introduce another fine designer Omer Cecil Bouschor. During his career this Detroit based architect created nearly 30 homes in Grosse Pointe.

The homes Omer C. Bouschor created are exquisite. With the majority under 7,000 sq ft in size, his work covered numerous architectural styles and evolved…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to Windmill Pointe – the 1930’s and 1940’s Homes by Omer C. Boushor.

Last week we presented some of the magnificent mansions that were built on Windmill Pointe during the 1920’s for wealthy Detroiter's and professionals who had begun to select the location to build grand homes in the suburbs. 

This week we head into the 1930’s and 1940’s to explore some of the residences that were created by Omer C. Boushor during, and after the Great Depression.

During his career, Boushor, a Detroit based architect, created well over 29 homes in the community - more than many other architects. However, as is the case with so many prolific architects who created multiple homes in Grosse Pointe, it can be difficult to find information about them professionally and/or personally. This is no reflection on their skills as a designer,…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to Windmill Pointe – the 1920’s

Last week, as we celebrate out 90th anniversary, we presented the story of Higbie Maxon Agney, an achievement Kay Agney and her team is extremely proud of. 

This week we return to Windmill Pointe. Recently we have explored the early history of Windmill Pointe, and the Windmill Point Lighthouse. As we continue the story of this historic area we take a glimpse at some of the magnificent mansions that were built during the 1920’s.

To recap, in 1916 a new group founded the Windmill Pointe Land Company. The land was subsequently subdivided and called the Windmill Pointe subdivision. It runs parallel to the lake in an easterly direction as far as Bedford Road. Beginning in the 1920’s Windmill Pointe was the height of popularity, and became a much…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to the Windmill Point Lighthouse

Last week we presented the history of Windmill Pointe, one of the most historic areas in the Grosse Pointe communities. The origin of the area dates back to 1712. 

This week we stay close to Windmill Pointe as we explore another iconic structure, the Windmill Point Lighthouse – a light that has stood at the entrance of Lake St. Clair for around 180 years.

The year is 1837. The customs collector in Detroit, Andrew Mack, had purchased a nearly four-acre site at the confluence of Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River for a lighthouse to be constructed. That same year Congress had appropriated $5,000 (around $133,000 today) for “building a lighthouse on Windmill Island, at the outlet of Lake St. Clair”. 12 months later, the lighthouse had been…

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Historical Architecture of Grosse Pointe – Welcome to Windmill Pointe

Last week we presented Sunnycroft, the lost estate of Mrs. William K. Anderson that was once located at 70 Moran. It was completed in 1919 having been designed by William F. Goodrich, and demolished in 1957.

This week we head to Windmill Pointe - one of the most recognized, and historic areas in the Grosse Pointe communities. The origin of Windmill Pointe dates back to 1712.

During the early 20th century Grosse Pointe was rapidly transforming from a summer retreat to a year round residence. Improved roads to Detroit coupled with the advent of the car were heavily influencing this transformation. Grosse Pointe Park was one area in particular that was proving to be extremely popular for wealthy Detroiters and professionals to re locate to the suburbs.…

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