SUMMER RESIDENCE OF MR. WILLIAM A. FISHER RICHARD H. MARR - ARCHITECT |
THE WEST ENTRANCE FRONT OF THE HOUSE FROM THE DRIVEWAY |
LOOKING EAST ACROSS THE FLOWER GARDEN PAST THE SOUTHERN END OF THE HOUSE |
THE HOUSE FROM THE BOAT LANDING |
THE HALL |
THE DINING ROOM |
THE SWIMMING POOL BUILDING. AT THE FAR END OF IT IS THE GARAGE AND THE SERVICE COTTAGE GROUP |
Additions to pool building were done in 1960. |
THE SWIMMING POOL IS IN A SEPARATE BUILDING WITH DRESSING ROOMS AT THE NEAR END |
Opening has been cut through the original closed wall and into the then Staff Quarters. |
Pewabic tile ornamentation, newer mural. |
Original Dressing Room portal, now used as a Dining Room. |
Original Art Deco Dressing Room with atmospheric vaulted ceiling. |
Now a dining room. |
Pool House Dining Room with vaulted ceiling and light fixture. |
Vaulted Lounge. |
Pewabic tiled fireplace. |
The Prechter estate was listed for $11.2 million in 2004. Tom Gores, owner of the Detroit Pistons, purchased property for $5.4 million around 2011. Forbes has him ranked as the 190th wealthiest person in the country, worth around $3.2 billion.
1964 aerial |
Charles Thomas Fisher residence??? 18603 Parke Ln, Grosse Ile, MI |
Several of Detroit's automotive pioneers had summer homes on Grosse Ile in the early 20th century.
“Elbamar” Grosse Ile’s largest house |
HARRY BENNETT'S PAGODA HOUSE |
1960's LOGO |