Grosse Pointe Farms in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings"
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017
1. Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings" Marker
Inscription.
Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings". . Russell A. Alger, Jr., (1873-1930) son of Michigan's Governor Russell Alger, built this Italian Renaissance style mansion in 1910. Alger was one of the founders of the Packard Motor Car Company, Charles A. Platt of New York designed this elaborate structure, and Ellen Shipman of New York landscaped the grounds. The home, situated on Lake St. Clair, was referred to as "The Moorings." Alger lived here until his death in 1930. From 1936 to 1948, the house was used by the Detroit Institute of Arts as a branch museum. In 1949 it was deeded to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association in memory of those who served and died in our nation's wars and for facilitating the educational, cultural and civic needs of the community.
Russell A. Alger, Jr., (1873-1930) son of Michigan's Governor Russell Alger, built this Italian Renaissance style mansion in 1910. Alger was one of the founders of the Packard Motor Car Company, Charles A. Platt of New York designed this elaborate structure, and Ellen Shipman of New York landscaped the grounds. The home, situated on Lake St. Clair, was referred to as "The Moorings." Alger lived here until his death in 1930. From 1936 to 1948, the house was used by the Detroit Institute of Arts as a branch museum. In 1949 it was deeded to the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association in memory of those who served and died in our nation's wars and for facilitating the educational, cultural and civic needs of the community.
Erected 1983 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S548.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 42° 23.223′ N, 82° 53.871′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lake Shore Road and Elm Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe MI 48236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings" and Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 15, 2017
3. Russell A. Alger House "The Moorings"
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
