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

North Cottage

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

1. North Cottage Marker

Inscription.
Eleanor's chauffeur Arthur Fauser and his family (wife Mary and three children Arthur Jr. Alice, and John) moved into the cottage in late 1928 or early 1929. They lived there until Fauser's death in 1954.

Many staff members, like Fauser, worked for the Fords for decades. That loyalty was rewarded. For Fauser when he was battling cancer, the Fords paid his hospital bills. And upon his death, Eleanor continued to pay his salary to his widow. These and similar acts built a foundation of mutual respect and loyalty between the Fords and their staff.

Erected by Ford House.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 42° 27.265′ N, 82° 52.43′ 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 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. Gate Lodge & Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Playhouse (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Formal Garden (about 600 feet away); Milk River Settlement (about 800 feet away); Edsel & Eleanor Ford House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rose Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gaukler Pointe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Recreation Building & Tennis Court (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. North Cottage Marker

North Cottage image. Click for full size.

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

3. North Cottage

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 114 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.