Ransom Gillis House, Venetian Gothic residence in Brush Park, Detroit, United States
The Ransom Gillis House features a prominent turret with five rows of geometric pattern tiles and dark wooden columns at the porch entrance.
Built between 1876 and 1878 by architect Henry T. Brush, the house remained vacant from the 1960s until its complete renovation in 2015.
The property's carriage house served as the first location of Pewabic Pottery from 1903 to 1906, establishing Detroit's ceramic arts tradition.
The restored mansion at 205 Alfred Street stands as a testament to preservation efforts through a collaboration between HGTV and Nicole Curtis.
Stone carvings depicting flower blossoms decorate the base of the turret, which rests upon an ornate pillar characteristic of 1870s architecture.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1876
Architects: Henry T. Brush
Architectural style: Venetian Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.34400,-83.05250
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:53
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