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Grosse Pointe Public Library - Woods Branch

4.4 (7 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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I love this library! They send reminder emails when books are due, they always have what I'm looking for and I love the people!

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Edsel & Eleanor Ford House - Killdeer on the shore

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

4.5(88 reviews)
1.8 mi

I visited the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House with my parents this past weekend, and we had an amazing…read morevisit. The home was built by/for Edsel and Eleanor Ford (Edsel was the son of Henry Ford), completed in 1928. It's a historic house, but the property offers so much more than, too. The house was designed by famed Detroit architect Albert Kahn (earlier in the day, we had walked by a past a mural that read "We Kahn Do It" - that's how famous Albert Kahn is in Detroit). It is an example of the English Cotswold style of architecture, and Kahn and the Fords found and purchased pieces from historic English home (antique wood paneling, fireplaces, stained glass, etc.). The home is incredible. There are several ways to enjoy the property. You can purchase grounds admission only to walk and explore the grounds. You can also purchase a self-guided tour or guided tour of the home, both of which include grounds access. We did the guided tour, and I'm glad we did. We learned a lot about the Fords, the home, their art collection (the home has some originals and some copies - the originals of which have since been gifted to the DIA or other museums), and more. Our tour guide was lovely - informative and friendly. Our tour was for a late Friday afternoon, so we were a total of 5 (2 people in addition to my family group). After our guided tour, we wandered around the grounds a bit. There are incredible views of Lake St. Clair, sculptures, a swimming pool, a lagoon, the children's playhouse, a power house, and more. The property isn't huge, but there is a shuttle that will take you from the visitor center to the house, if you need a lift. The visitor center is beautiful and offers some exhibition space, a beautiful restaurant where saw lots of people enjoying a meal or some wine (The Continental), a grab and go option for people without time for a meal (Speedster), and a very nice giftshop. I had only been to Detroit once before, and I didn't get a chance to visit the Grosse Pointe area of the city last time. The house is in Grosse Pointe Shores, and I even loved the drive out to the house - you pass such beautiful homes (mansions?)! We had a wonderful visit at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. I highly recommend it if you're interested in neo-English architecture, historic homes, the Ford family... or if you just want to visit somewhere incredibly beautiful within 20 minutes of downtown Detroit!

This place was awesome. I had never visited before, but my husband and I took a tour today of the…read moremain house. Tours are $20 and you're welcome to walk the grounds after, plus stop by the Playhouse (tiny house that was for the Ford's 7-year-old granddaughter) and the garage, where five antique vehicles are housed. The tour lasts an hour, our tour guide was Dan and he was great. My husband works for Ford so I thought he'd find the tour interesting, too. There's another tour, called Nooks and Crannies, that dives deeper into the house and it's history, and I'd like to take that one next. The grounds themselves are beautiful and there is a lot to see, including the displays in the Visitors Center, Bird Island, and the places I mentioned above. The Visitors Center also has a gift shop. I've heard they do concerts here in the summer, and I saw on Instagram that they will have a butterfly house, too, so I'll have to come back another time for that. Overall, I really enjoyed Ford House and hope to come back for the other tour at some point too.

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Edsel & Eleanor Ford House - Next to the entrance. Adult trick or treat at the house and a party after.

Next to the entrance. Adult trick or treat at the house and a party after.

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Diego Rivera

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Grosse Pointe Historical Society - La Belle's Country Store

Grosse Pointe Historical Society

5.0(1 review)
2.4 mi

A historical home that is maintained and cared for by a very kind group of women. They open to the…read morepublic every second Saturday of the month and may open more frequently than that - you can check their schedule posted on their website. The women will welcome and offer you a tour of the home or you can simply shop in their second hand vintage "store" in a dedicated room. They sell items both old and a couple new. The items are fairly priced but I still ended up passing on a beautiful gravy boat with a tray and I will regret it forever haha. They very welcoming to littles and offered a cookie after our permission. Just such a thoughtful gesture. They also have a restroom in case needed. In the back of the house there's a cabin from the late 1800's with a tombstone. The energy was really great so that's always nice. Definitely worth visit, even if you just have a few minutes. The house itself is very unique and beautiful. They are donation based but are not pushy whatsoever.

From the owner: The Society works to make the history of our exceptional community vital, relevant, and accessible…read more Through our public programs, facilities, and gala events, we bring history to life and protect historic artifacts so that we all can experience the past first hand. We are involved in helping promote historic preservation of architecture and artifacts. We offer a Michigan State approved curriculum for grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. School groups are welcome to visit the Provencal-Weir House One-Room Schoolhouse all year long. We manage a significant historical archives and library. Also, we provide a gift shop stocked with interesting, tastey and fun items for all ages. Come visit us!

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Grosse Pointe Historical Society - Alfred B. and Ruth S. Moran Resource Center, GPHS

Alfred B. and Ruth S. Moran Resource Center, GPHS

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C.1840 log cabin

Grosse Pointe Historical Society - Provencal-Weir House, c. 1823

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Provencal-Weir House, c. 1823

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