Grosse Pointe Shores in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rose Garden
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022
1. Rose Garden Marker
Landscape architect Jens Jensen tried to resist designing formal gardens, but Edsel told him Eleanor wanted a not-too-large, but definitely formal, garden. The result is a circular, wagon wheel like space featuring a lotus blossom fountain at its center.
Within the Rose Garden, Jensen created a simple theme. He placed lilacs at the four corners of the garden. Forget-me-nots and violets served as ground layer plants under the roses, and hollyhocks stood near the wrought-iron gate. Jensen selected rose varieties in a wide range of colors, but Eleanor insisted on the pastels ultimately planted.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Jens Jensen series list.
Location. 42° 27.204′ N, 82° 52.231′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, in Macomb County. It 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.
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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: Recreation Building & Tennis Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Lagoon & Swimming Pool (within shouting distance of this marker); Formal Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Playhouse (about 500 feet away); Main Residence (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.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022
2. Rose Garden Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022
3. Rose Garden
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, September 30, 2022
4. Rose Garden
This is the fountain mentioned on the marker.
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 182 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
