Moross House, Federal style house in Detroit, US.
The Moross House stands at 1460 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, displaying symmetrical proportions with classic Federal architecture elements throughout its brick structure.
Christopher Moross, a French brickmaker, constructed this residence in 1840, making it one of the oldest surviving brick buildings in Detroit.
The property includes extensive gardens featuring a wisteria plant that ranks among the oldest specimens of its kind in the Midwest region.
The building currently functions as a studio, showroom, and gallery space for Schinkel Fine Art, representing works from a mother and son artistic collaboration.
Colonel Freeman Norvell, a Battle of Gettysburg veteran and Detroit Free Press co-owner, maintained residence in this historic building during the nineteenth century.
Location: Detroit
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.33472,-83.03139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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