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Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Historic residence in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, US.

The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House features sandstone walls, a slate roof, and English Cotswold architectural elements along Lake St. Clair's shoreline.

Built between 1926 and 1929, architect Albert Kahn designed this estate for Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company.

The residence contains sixteenth-century oak paneling, English Manor fireplaces, and formerly housed artworks by Cézanne, van Gogh, and Diego Rivera.

The 87-acre property remains open to visitors for guided tours, allowing access to the main house, gardens, and auxiliary structures throughout the year.

The estate includes a power house, an eight-car garage, a pool house, and a child-sized playhouse built specifically for Josephine Ford.

Location: Macomb County

Architects: Albert Kahn

Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture

Website: http://fordhouse.org

GPS coordinates: 42.45408,-82.86900

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11

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