Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Historic residence in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, US.
Description
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is a Tudor Revival single-family residence on the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. The facade uses sandstone, the roof is covered in slate, and the design follows English Cotswold patterns.
History
Architect Albert Kahn designed this estate between 1926 and 1929 for Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford and president of Ford Motor Company at the time. The family used the house until the 1970s.
Culture
The interior shows oak paneling from the 16th century and fireplaces styled after English manors. Works by Cézanne and van Gogh once hung here.
Practical
The grounds cover about 87 acres (35 hectares) and are open for guided tours through the main house, gardens, and outbuildings. Visitors should bring sturdy shoes for outdoor walks.
Did you know?
The estate holds a power house, an eight-car garage, a pool house, and a small playhouse built for Josephine Ford. The garage and playhouse reflect the family's concern for comfort and child-friendly design.
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