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1. discoverthegrossepointes.townsites.orgDiscovering the Charm of Grosse Pointe Park, MI: A Coastal ...

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   Nov 22, 2023 · Nestled along the shores of Lake St. Clair in Michigan lies a quaint suburb with enviable charm and a rich history: Grosse Pointe Park.

2. www.city-data.com › forum › detroitWhat's the difference between the Grosse Pointes? (Detroit ...

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   Feb 8, 2016 · Otherwise, there's very little difference between each of them. All the cities typically have mansions (some old) and McMansions towards the waterfront with more post-war bungalows and ranches inland towards Mack Avenue, many of them the same age and style as homes found within Detroit proper.

3. katiedoelle.com › historical-architecture-ofHistory of Grosse Pointe | Katie Doelle

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   Jul 5, 2016 · As of 2016 Grosse Pointe has a thriving historical society, around 15 recognized Michigan Historic markers and 10 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the latest addition the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club – added in 2015.

4. www.gphistorical.org › timelineHistory of Grosse Pointe Timeline - GPHS

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   Grosse Pointe History Timeline. A Brief History of Grosse Pointe. The Pointe was heavily wooded and much of it was swampy, a description that appears to hold true for most of the territory around Detroit in the early days. It began as a farming and hunting community, the women doing most of the farming, the men the hunting and trading.

5. www.reddit.com › r › DetroitThoughts on living in the Grosse Pointe area? : r/Detroit

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   We've got a good sense of the city and the Ferndale/Royal Oak area but does anyone have any thoughts on the Grosse Pointes? Seems like more of a rich retiree vibe that could be boring for a youngish, childless couple but wanted to see what your experiences are.

6. www.gphistorical.org › league03History of Grosse Pointe - GPHS

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   As part of a new civic center, Albert Kahn designed the Grosse Pointe Shores Village Hall in 1915 and neighboring Vernier School in 1916. When World War I drew young Grosse Pointers overseas in 1917 and 1918, villages had to temporarily curtail community projects.

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   How was Grosse Pointe village established?

   • Grosse Pointe Village was established in 1879 and initially included only the property between Fisher Road and Weir Lane. In 1880, Theodore P. Hall, a banker, built a home called 'Tonnancour,' which had a 600-foot frontage on the lake and is now located where Tonnancour Road is.

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   Why were the Grosse Pointe farmers able to live in Detroit?

   • Despite Pontiac's siege of Detroit in 1763, Grosse Pointe farmers, who were French and had good relations with the Indians, were able to continue living almost as usual. 1774 saw Captain Alexander Grant, commander of the British Navy on the Great Lakes, marry Therese Barthe, a sixteen year old French Catholic of Detroit.

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   What is Grosse Pointe?

   • Grosse Pointe is named after the broad, flat point that culminates at the Windmill Pointe lighthouse. The name Grosse Pointe comes from the French word ‘grosse’, which has a meaning that lies between grande and grasse, and seems well applied to this blunt point.

   History of Grosse Pointe | Katie Doelle

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   How much did Grosse Pointe club cost?

   • The Grosse Pointe Club was organized and purchased for either $8,000 or $16,000 in 1884. It opened its club house in 1886.

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   When was Grosse Pointe Park incorporated?

   • In 1907, Grosse Pointe Park was incorporated. New bridges were built at Connors and Fox Creeks and a wide brick pavement was built from St. Jean in Detroit to Cadieux in Grosse Pointe.

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   Why was Grosse Pointe Boulevard constructed?

   • Grosse Pointe Boulevard was constructed from Fisher Road to Weir Lane through the efforts of Senator McMillan and others, making it possible to keep the railway off the lake front in Grosse Pointe Farms.

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8. patch.com › michigan › grossepointeDemystifying the Five Pointes | Grosse Pointe, MI Patch

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   Sep 11, 2011 · Community Corner. Demystifying the Five Pointes. Why are there five Grosse Pointes? It's not as complicated as you might think. Elizabeth M. Vogel, Neighbor. Posted Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 8:34...