Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Claeys House
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 25, 2017
1. The Claeys House Marker
This elaborate brick and stone house was built in 1936 - 37 for Henry L. Claeys. Mr. Claeys had the well-digging and plumbing supply business which he started in 1904. In 1920 he sold the well digging machines and went into the wholesale supply business.
This beautiful building evolved over the years and was sold to Dr. John F. DeYonkers Jr. in 1945 and became the "Warren Community Hospital". Later it was sold and became the "Glen Eden Psychiatric Hospital" and in 1991 became the Children's Home of Detroit-Warren Campus.
Erected 2003 by Warren Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 42° 31.45′ N, 83° 2.124′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is on Chicago Road east of Denton Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6902 Chicago Road, Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grist Mill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Run (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Red Run (approx. 0.3 miles away); Village/Eckstein Park (approx. half a mile away); The Flynn House (approx. half a mile away); Warren Village Hall (approx. half a mile away); St. Paul United Church of Christ (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Hoard House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warren.
Additional commentary.
1. Children's Home of Detroit Closed Residential Campuses
Children's Home of Detroit closed its residential program in November 2008. The Warren Campus was transferred to Starr Commonwealth in 2009. Currently (2017), the building is a location of Self-Help Addiction Rehabilitation, Inc. (SHAR).
— Submitted September 11, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 25, 2017
2. The Claeys House and Marker
Marker is among the trees on the left side of the image.
Upon reading this page, I was very disappointed to see that there was no mention of the real historical significance of what the historical marker refers to as the Claeys House.
It claims that Dr. John F. DeYonkers Jr. bought the home in 1945 and became the "Warren Community Hospital". Later it was sold and became the "Glen Eden Psychiatric Hospital".
My grandmother, Tillie Perris, bought this home in 1953. There were originally 2 homes. The main home in front and a smaller one in the back. My Aunt and Uncle moved into the back home in 1953 and my Grandmother and my Father Edmund Craig opened GEH that same year or maybe the following. I still remember my first Christmas there in 1953. My Father ran GEH from that year until he purchased it from my Grandmother in 1969. The Craig family owned and operated GEH until 1991. My Father added 3 major additions to the Glen Eden Hospital over the years to enlarge it from a house with about 25 beds to a capacity of 126 beds and 250 employees over 38 years. GEH contributed vastly to the community and deserves more than a one liner for historical perspective.
BTW, the marker claims that John F. DeYonkers Jr. bought the home in 1945 and it became the "Warren Community Hospital". I have no recollection of my Grandmother, my Father or any of my family mentioning "Warren Community Hospital". I would appreciate knowing where this information came from. You may be right just never in all my years heard the name.
— Submitted May 26, 2025, by Dale Craig of Macomb, Michigan.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 3,034 times since then and 201 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
