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Even today, the shores of Lake St. Clair are a favorite resting place for Canada Geese and other waterfowl. |
A Romantic Past
Grosse Pointe residents walk upon grounds that were once the swamp, marsh, and meadow haunts of deer,
buffalo and beaver.It was this profusion of wild life - plus fish from the 460-square-mile Lake St Clair - that attracted the French farmers who first settled the area in the 1750's. |
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The Early Years
During the next century, area residents fished, farmed and traded with the local
Indians. After a brief period under British rule, the area began its history as an American settlement. Around the middle of the nineteenth century, a metamorphoses took place. The area
changed from a rural farming community to an elegant summer resort. |
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From Resort to Estate
From the 1850's to the early 1900's, Grosse Pointe was THE summer
residence of lumber and automobile barons.They liked living here, so they built permanent estates. Not everyone was wealthy, of course, so the area gradually developed into a charming suburban
community of homes in a variety of styles and price ranges. |
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Won't you please take a few minutes to explore the photos behind the links at left? All old photos belong to and are used with the
permission of the Grosse Pointe Historical Society. |
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ADLHOCH & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS®
19515 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236
(313) 882-5200
realestate@adlhoch.com |
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