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

Power House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022

1. Power House Marker

Inscription.

The Power House contained all of the machinery and equipment for operations across the estate. The oil-fired boilers heated the buildings and water for the swimming pool. Pumps operated the vacuum cleaner system in the house. Chlorinating tanks disinfected water heading to the buildings and the pool. Utilities from the Power House, including electrical service, connect to the Main Residence at the basement level via an underground tunnel. The massive chimney on the building's lakeside hides a smokestack for the boilers.

Erected by Ford House.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 42° 27.288′ N, 82° 52.148′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker can be reached from Lake Shore Road near Fairlake Lane. The marker is located on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House and can be accessed on a walking tour of the property. This one is located near the Main Residence. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Residence (a few steps from this marker); Lagoon & Swimming Pool (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

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(about 600 feet away); Rose Garden (about 600 feet away); Recreation Building & Tennis Court (about 600 feet away); Formal Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Playhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gate Lodge & Garage (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022

2. Power House Marker

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022

3. Power House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.