Grosse Pointe Shores in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 14, 2019

1. Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Marker

Inscription. Edsel Ford, president of the Ford Motor Company for many years, and his wife, Eleanor Clay, completed this 87-acre estate in 1927. Architect Albert Kahn derived the design from precedents in Cotswold, England, and many of the building materials, including the staircase, paneling, and fireplaces, were brought from old English homes. Noted landscape architect Jens Jensen developed the grounds. The Fords were collectors of art and antiques, and benefactors of local and national institutions. Edsel was instrumental in the creation of the Ford Foundation in 1936. He died here on May 26, 1943. His wife, who lived here until her death on October 19, 1976, endowed the property and directed it be maintained for public use.

Erected 1980 by Michigan History Center, Department of State. (Marker Number S498.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jens Jensen, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1943.

Location. 42° 27.336′ N,

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82° 52.272′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, in Macomb County. It can be reached from Lake Shore Road 0.2 miles north of Shorecrest Circle. Marker is along the estate driveway, about 0.25 miles from the gatehouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe MI 48236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Main Residence (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Power House (about 600 feet away); Playhouse (about 600 feet away); Formal Garden (about 700 feet away); Gate Lodge & Garage (about 700 feet away); Rose Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lagoon & Swimming Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 14, 2019

2. Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Marker

View looking toward the southeast along the Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate driveway. The house can be seen through the trees on the right; Lake St. Clair on the left.

of all markers in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Also see . . . Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. (Submitted on December 16, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Edsel & Eleanor Ford House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 14, 2019

3. Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.