Grosse Pointe Shores in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Recreation Building & Tennis Court
The Fords asked architect Albert Kahn to design a support building near the Pool for informal entertaining. The Recreation Building contains a large sitting room with original furniture and a large fireplace, a small kitchen, changing rooms, and a squash court.
A pergola once extended off the sitting room, separating the tennis court from the pool. The tennis court with its surrounding fence saw a lot of action, but the Fords later removed and replaced it with a manicured lawn.
Erected by Ford House.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports.
Location. 42° 27.195′ N, 82° 52.215′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker can be reached from Lake Shore Road north of Fairlake Lane, on the right when traveling north. 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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Lake Shore Rd, 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. Lagoon & Swimming Pool (here, next to this marker); Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Formal Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Residence (about 600 feet away); Playhouse (about 600 feet away); Power House (about 600 feet away); Edsel & Eleanor Ford House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gate Lodge & Garage (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grosse Pointe Shores.
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.