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

Playhouse

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

1. Playhouse Marker

Inscription. The Playhouse was a gift to Josephine on her seventh birthday (1930) from her grandmother Clara Ford. Architect Robert O. Derrick designed it to complement the other buildings on the estate. In the roof gables, you can see decorative bas-relief sculptures by famed De sculptor Corrado Parducci depicting children's nursery rhymes, Inside, it had electricity, heat, and running water and everything was constructed at around two-thirds scale. The details and scale made the Playhouse a perfect spot to host tea parties and practice social graces.

Erected by Ford House.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women.

Location. 42° 27.245′ N, 82° 52.339′ W. Marker is in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is on Lakeshore Drive north of Fairlake Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Lakeshore Dr, Grosse Pointe MI 48236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

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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: Formal Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Gate Lodge & Garage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Cottage (about 400 feet away); Rose Garden (about 500 feet away); Edsel & Eleanor Ford House (about 600 feet away); Recreation Building & Tennis Court (about 600 feet away); Lagoon & Swimming Pool (about 600 feet away); Main Residence (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. Playhouse Marker

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

3. Playhouse

This is the backside of the playhouse.

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

4. Playhouse

This is the front side of the playhouse.

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

5. Playhouse

This is the interior of the playhouse showing the 2/3 scale.

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 231 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.