The Forgotten Ford Mansion in Grosse Pointe, MI (Stonehurst)

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

I was in this home once many years ago. I was about age 18 and was taken by a friend to an evening party there. It was amazing and I met the Fords. I find it odd that this home has been torn down. I would have thought it would be turned into a museum, library, country club or some kind of events center.

[@jeanetteh.9240]

It could have, and should have been preserved. But, in the 70's few were thinking about that. Instead, neighborhoods and historical home were bulldozed to make room for "development." Fortunately, attitudes have changed, but so much was already gone, the beautiful craftsmanship lost forever.

[@amitisshahbanu5642]

@@jeanetteh.9240 It was stripped and auctioned.

[@lueri5659]

That would have been a better way to preserve its history and beauty.

[@debbylou5729]

Probably too large to be profitable

[@carlfrano6384]

How sad that this magnificent house and beautiful grounds are no longer in existence.

[@alanblanes2876]

One would think that by 1974 people would have a better grasp of why preserving historical buildings is an essential part of the culture of civilization.

[@jeanmooney9770]

M husband worked at Ford Motor Company in the Truck leasing division and would have board meetings with Edsel Ford there. He is Henry Ford ll son Henry Ford Sr. grandson. One evening I took a drive on Lakeshore drive wanting to see Edsel Fords home which was famous so unique and beautiful. As I was going up his high private driveway to see his gorgeous home better; which l should not have done been there but took a chance my car suddenly stalled as l was going up his high drive becoming panicky again knowing l should not be there. I waited patiently to restart my car which it eventually did then❤ hurried home shaken by what just happened. I went home from there telling my husband where l was.The next day at a special meeting the 100th Anniversary of Henry Ford Automotive Company Edsel Ford was passing out these large beautiful hard cover Ford books to everyone who was there who worked at the Ford Company. In the meeting as Edsel Ford was giving my husband the Historical book my husband told Edsel about me my wife was at your home yesterday wanting to see your beautiful home better going up your private driveway but ran into trouble as he was listening to my husband's story he began laughing getting a kick out of what l tryed to do the night before and began writing a quote in the Ford book for me inscribed, Dear Jean, You can come up my driveway anytime and visit my home my wife will take you on a tour. He blew me away he is the warmest the nicest man with a great sense of humor how he made my day by writing me that note in the special Ford book l still have on my coffee table to admire. Wonderful man, Wonderful family. The Ford's . Jean Mooney

[@erindindoffer3325]

@@alanblanes2876 Grosse Pointer here, whose family has been in the area since 1920s; you'd be surprised by the lack of interest in historic homes. it's disappointing

[@petebusch9069]

Good riddance, greed like this has no place in my world. Money like this does not come ethically.

[@joannemcmillan9201]

I’m a Detroiter . I find that the need to destroy well built historical buildings in favor of new and poorly constructed structures upsetting.

[@David-tm8sl]

What an incredible estate. Such a shame to needlessly lose such a grand structure 😮

[@lawrencesiskind3554]

Not needlessly at all. People needed housing, I'm sure, and housing was surely built. If our society had some real vision, I suppose it possible that the place could have been cut up into apartments, but that would have entailed some serious risk by someone, the Ford heirs or some group of wealthy neighbor developers. Most people don't want to live in apartments in the suburbs, would you want to? I might.

[@Free2bMe]

@@lawrencesiskind3554Your response is so incredibly short sighted that it boggles the mind! Once a masterpiece is gone, there’s nothing to learn or appreciate. Based on your view, the Biltmore mansion in Asheville NC and the Breakers mansion plus it’s neighbors in Newport Rhode Island should have met that same fate. Housing is needed everywhere and thankfully, land is still available everywhere so……… but never mind, you’re stuck in your classless and populist rut of development without regard to history. Carry on ! There are thankfully many more of us with a broader vision who will prevent our past treasures from disappearing.

[@jeanmooney9770]

The Dodge House in Grosse Pointe was my Favorite the history of it was so Historical. It was all European French Louis the XV XVl. So magnificent!! Completely refurbished decorated by Mrs, Dodge very beautiful inside and out which is now Rose Terrace on Lakeshore and Jefferson with newer homes. I saw Dodge House in a documentary l think it is still available to see. Many wealthy families in the automotive car manufacturer business who have lived here for many years in Grosse Pointe an interesting history being the Automotive Capital of the World. There are many estates homes on private roads no one can see get to although some private roads you can drive to with five Communities to live; The Woods, the City, the Farms the Park and the Shores. Quite unique. The Ford's, The Dodges who became famous and wealthy living in Grosse Pointe and Dearborn starting with Henry Ford Sr. Creating the Car making Assembly Line manufacturing iconic business his son and family continuing and living here on Lakeshore Road which was torn down years ago; very beautiful. He did a lot for Detroit it's Culture the Arts. There are many of these historical Estates left on Provencal Road and on Lakeshore in Grosse Pointe. l drive past every week many old homes still residing where people live and many of the old homes are renovated looking lovely. There are Beautiful Old and new Homes here many levels of wealth and the middle class live here also. Great place to raise a family. Lived here many years l still discover homes sights l have never come across seen before it so diversified and enchanting quite charming the way the five areas are setup. Very Historical. Great place to visit. Jean Mooney

[@catherinemadsen6681]

@@lawrencesiskind3554 It wasn't replaced by "housing," it was replaced by several smaller but still opulent mansions (each in a different style, which is a little incongruous).

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Absolutely G O R G E O U S !!! Positively heartbreaking that it was demolished!

[@CajunGypsy77]

What a tragedy that it was demolished. We will never see that type of craftmanship and detail ever again. 😢

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

I grew up there, a friend of mine in childhood lived in a house that was an exact replica of an English dutchess's house. They sold it and it became a designer show house and was later demolished and 3 houses were built on the land. Such a shame. It was literally a castle. I had so much fun in that house, magical.

[@dededenver9560]

The Ford house wasn't demolished.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

This was a large estate mansion but it's rooms still felt warm and cozy unlike many others of its time, the decor was beautiful without being gaudy over the top, thd wood panels and ornate carved staircase and tge fireplaces were just so beautiful especially the knights carved in the wood above the fireplace in one room. The grounds were beautiful and many mature trees. Weep for what was lost, never to be again. This was just a travisty to lose this place known as Stonehurst.😥💔

[@karenbradley8851]

I was able to tour this mansion before it was sadly torn down. Although somewhat tired looking, she still held her head up high to show the beauty and grace she once proudly displayed. I was mesmerized with the craftsmanship seen in every room.

[@ThomasDonaldson-b6m]

It Breaks my heart that these magnificent estates are not saved or preserved, it so very sad in our country we destroy our past treasures in all the major cities of this country we just give in and let history go right out the window, but so many of us go to Europe or travel to other parts the our country and forget about all of the incredible homes, buildings, Major Historic Places are just gone , we need to become better at conservation so our children and grandchildren will still have something of historical significance left to look at and observe the past.

[@beareid6053]

This one is still here. It’s been preserved and serves as a museum with a tea room, and beautiful grounds.

[@beareid6053]

Ooooops! 😂 I confused it with the Edsel Ford house.

[@jeanmooney9770]

Yes in America we knock history down these extrodinary homes these magnificent estates and homes which is so sad and wrong. In Europe other places around the world homes other historical sights are always cherished preserved to see for future generation's. Homes like this Ford one in Grosse Pointe were l have a privledge to live are valued by the people who reside here. We love our past historical homes sights its a Beautiful place to live along Lake Saint Clair Shores. A very diversified Community very unique we don't take for granted but cherish our surroundings everyday. Jean Mooney 🎉

[@tgreen2406]

Just think if the city councils were in England there wouldn't be any castles. This money grab must stop.

[@cumulus1234]

Should have been preserved like The Biltmore and Stan Hewlett Hall

[@janedee6488]

The fireplace with the carved knights and the grand staircase were my favorite parts of the house.

[@johnvonundzu2170]

I'm guessing the fireplace/mantel was an antique from the UK. It has two familial coats of arms - and I'm doubting they related to the Ford / Schlotmans at all.

[@danettecroll2597]

My sister & I loved that house we would always slow down & look riding down Jefferson to pick up my Dad from work. We went to the auction just to tour it before demolition. I remember the carriage house the downstairs ballroom with checkered flooring the stunning woodwork throughout. I also remember reading about it in the newspaper that the remaining family members said it needed new plumbing & electricity too many repairs they said they didn't have the money for. I still think of it whenever I drive by those condos that took it's place. I forgot the name stonehurst. Thanks so much for the video brought back memories shame it is gone!

[@salemdesigns65]

Yeah, it's hard to believe it. I didnt tour the house but shocked when it was gone. Its was one thing to read about it in the newspaper - seeing it gone was odd. Many have no idea that ALL those condos that were built later, was the footprint of Stonehurst. As a Northwestern Detroitier, my Mom would take my sister and I and our dog Petey to Belle Isle often (this was when the main entrance was driving under Jefferson) and driving up Jefferson to see the 'big houses' was always included in the trip. 😊

[@MrsRobinson0741]

Yeah they could have afforded it, they just wanted to keep their money! You’re talking FORD here, yeah it would be expensive and they had the money! Sad!

[@salemdesigns65]

@MrsRobinson0741 So, every one that has the surname of Ford, is wealthy?

[@JeffStema]

This Ford was never related to the automotive Fords.

[@aubreychadwickwhite8230]

I hope they salvaged all that wonderful wood.❤

[@whigparty6180]

Wonderful story. Thank you so much for bringing it to us. Sterling work! 👍🏻

[@LJB103]

The rooms were beautiful, but that staircase was truly magnificent. Excellent video

[@allisonwright2664]

I was in this house when I was a little girl, probably of 5 or 6. My grandmother, Nina Wright worked for the Fords as a cook. She loved the Fords. I remember my cousin & I using an elevator to explore some of the rooms. They were magnificent! Marble floors, beautiful huge vases on carved tables. Marble bathrooms. I’m 77 now & I still remember how awe inspiring it was being there.

[@kkay2270]

The fact that it was demolished is a tragedy. It was a magnificent home and an architectural masterpiece.

[@rosepelzel4244]

It was beautiful!!! What a sad state of affairs!!

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

I grew up in Grosse Pointe, a friend of mine in childhood lived in a house that was an exact replica of an English dutchess's house. They sold it and it became a designer show house and was later demolished and 3 houses were built on the land. Such a shame. It was literally a castle. I had so much fun in that house, magical.

[@randyboglisch137]

What a beautiful house! It's so unfortunate that a new use couldn't have been found for it. .thanks again Ken for sharing

[@deb53]

Why does America's destroy homes such as this. They're works of art never to be seen again.

[@bvanderford]

Why doesn’t Europe maintain all its churches, castles, old estates, and historic villages? Oh somebody has to pay for it…

[@kathykaczmarek5868]

‘America’ doesn’t do it. Very greedy money hungry individual developers do! Us Americans want to keep and fix up our history! Except the local government is so greedy, they don’t care. They just want their money.

[@andreaberryhill6654]

The staircase was simply divine!

[@siameseblue4824]

So beautiful and terrible that it was torn down!

[@gb23a]

I remember that house as a kid we live down the street from it. I was always amazed at how big it was now it is a subdivision but the stone wall along Lake Shore. drive is still there

[@LynneAnn51]

Heartbreaking 💔… was a spectacular home. Michigan needs to preserve its history!!!!

[@jeanhowarth1852]

The fine woodwork got me. Breathe taking. ❤

[@Laura-i2r9r]

What a Magnificent Estate !! Hard to believe Stonehurst was forgotten about . Wow love the Architecture style of this Mansion as well as the Grounds . It’s sad yet another Masterpiece was destroyed . I love everything about this beautiful Mansion . Sometimes I love the interior design more than the exterior . But in this case it’s all beautiful ❤❤👍🏻👍🏻🫶🏻🙌🏻🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️😊

[@ceejay960]

What an amazing man John Ford was! To be so successful in so many different businesses, it's like he had the Midas Touch.

[@bobschwartz6619]

The home was, indeed, magnificent. It stood nearby Henry Ford II's Georgian mansion that was designed by John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial. Both homes are now gone. On a social history note, the John B. Ford family was not related to the Henry Ford family. Both families were among the wealthiest in America. Both had strong connections to Yale and Fords from both families sat on the Boards of America's leading cultural institutions (e.g., John B. Ford, III was on the board of the Metropolitan Opera).

[@angelicacallens4119]

Thanks for letting us know they weren't related. I just assumed John was related to henry

[@brucebrush9096]

I grew up in Grosse Pointe & remember my mom taking me on the tour before it was torn down.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I had a feeling before watching this video that the house would be long gone. I hope they sold off architectural salvage before demolition began. I had not heard of this house before. Thanks, Ken for another great episode !

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

My favorite was the stairs ! Sometimes "progress" is so sad and destructive!!

[@kevinguldi9391]

Stonehurst was one of four mansions built for the grandchildren of Captain John B. Ford. Mrs. Schlotman’s brother, Emory L. Ford, and sisters Mrs. Harry N. Torrey and Mrs. Elmer D. Speck lived nearby. The Ford and Speck mansions (also designed by Albert Spahr) were demolished in the 1950’s while the Torrey mansion ( designed by Detroit architect John Scott) was torn down in 1960. All four estates were located on the shore of Lake St. Clair.

[@delphina1111]

This was always my favorite house ! Sunday rides down Lakeshore Dr. with my mom and dad, biking from Detroit, cruising by as a teen. I remember my devastation when they dismantled it. Oh so cool to find this! I could never have imagined such an interior!❤

[@HotVoodooWitch]

Many lesser beautiful houses in the Grosse Pointes have also been razed and replaced with hideous McMansions. I grew up in Grosse Pointe Shores and moved back recently. Breaks my heart.

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

I loved their sitting room and bedroom!

[@mixrousefamily687]

Always so sad that this magnificent home wasn’t saved 😢

[@Sherry-v2r]

Building the house and furnishing it gave people jobs, therefore helping the economy and families, however the demolishing again proves nothing last forever, only memories.

[@conniepfannerstill817]

Another fabulous house gone forever.

[@Robin-g7q5d]

What a Beautiful home!

[@wessebaggers]

What a beautiful home such a shame and waste to Demolish !😢

[@stevemiller7949]

I agree about the demolition. It was very short-sighted. The house and property could have been re-adapted in many ways, which would have created a much greater return on investment for the owners and the community.

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

To build something else n the 30 acres of land surrounding the estate? ok, I could live with that. But demolish a mansion to build smaller houses? Disgusting.

[@mikenixon2401]

Super backstory, Ken. Very fitting to your featured mansion.

[@gregpendrey6711]

Really beautiful

[@kevintonks3034]

Wow what an incredible place. Can't you just imagine wondering around it. At the start of every video I hope that the place being presented is still around. Too many times I get disappointed when they are gone. Such a shame. Nevertheless another great video and keep up the good work of bringing these to us. 😊

[@Rpaulbroker]

You could never build a house like this today. Not only the money but you would never find the craftspeople who did this intricate work. How sad and how stupid to let this and other fine structures torn down in our throw away society. Torn down in 1974, the house was only lived in for 57 years.

[@RailyardProductions]

I'm not so sure, A house was just built on the old Walnut Hills golf course in East Lansing. Google it.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

My Uncle Troy Browning and Aunt Marion had a home on Lake St. Claire in Grosse Pointe . I remember it with such fondness as I spent many wonderful times there as a young child. It too was done in the English revival style only no where near the size of this stunning estate. Their home is still in existence I believe.

[@ticker1ch]

Great revisit. Salute! 🎩 😎

[@SabineCedor]

A piece of history. So cool

[@Magnum-wo9ub]

Bow to the wonder of Builtmore...the reason it's still America's largest estate and it's still as grand as ever is that the Vanderbuilt family had the forsight to open it up to the public and allow it to earn it's own financial stability through the years. Everybody should see it before they pass away...

[@pathader4839]

Yes it's on my bucket list😊

[@MaryMcGill-q7h]

Biltmore is as grand as ever in the rooms still open to the public. Take a behind the scenes tour and you will see water damage and decay. Just like the UK, too spendy to maintain. More economical to bulldoze and repurpose the land the land than pay taxes on it.

[@as-wm3zb]

This house is not forgotten it’s a museum! I live here

[@ThisHouse]

Unfortunately, this house was demolished. Whichever house you are referring to is not Stonehurst..

[@as-wm3zb]

@ The Grosse pointe home is still a museum and their is a fabulous restaurant on the property

[@chrisstoddard1144]

@@as-wm3zb Different Ford, different house.

[@johnhart125]

I visited this in 1969, it should have been ptotected, it was beautiful, every room had quality craftmanship showing.

[@susanbonner2682]

My aunt and uncle's home was right next to the estate on Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Point, Michigan.

[@opndohrvintage244]

And never forget Rose Terrace

[@RADIUMGLASS]

This House did a video on R.T

[@justindtackett]

I’ve been in a mansion a bit smaller than that one in that same area but it was from the Buick line. There was beautiful stained glass above the front door with the Buick emblem. And there was a pool in the basement. Tennis courts out back. And three stories with open space alround.

[@leanneburbank]

I love all of these stories

[@leefromda3135]

Born and raised Grosse Pointer here. Lots of beautiful homes in GP. Lakeshore no longer has the grand mansions like these. Only one that exists is the Edsel Ford home which is absolutely stunning home/grounds. Oh I love Detroit and Grosse Pointe.

[@juliasouthick2232]

I love your programs but my heart breaks whenever you say these incredible homes were demolished. They just can’t be replaced.

[@DSmith-gs4tr]

A home like Stonehurst should have been placed on the state or national historic registry to preserve its glory. Only in America would such a masterpiece face the unfortunate fate of the wrecking ball.

[@JP-bn2ct]

In the tearing down of this magnificent home, "another leaf has fallen."

[@michaelsheedy]

The Grosse Pte's were once full of decent sized mansions, but the gas crisis in the 70's ended many of them. The main reason the Edsel Ford Estate survived on Lake St. Clair survived is because of history/interest/toutism. Ditto for Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn. Highly recommend visiting both.

[@benbusfield6498]

A sad loss 😢😢

[@BobBlarneystone]

There is still the Edsel Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. That's worth a visit.

[@brett-h2v]

Bet the Ford family has the horsesense not to let that fall into disrepair.

[@sandyrivkin2127]

What is wrong with us that we tear down such greatness to build what? And what happened to all the magnificent carvings and other “art” works. What a loss, and we keep doing it.

[@DB_Cooper727]

It’s contents auctioned off and the manor demolished for future development. That hurts my heart.

[@lennypadilla9669]

Nice job digging up still images of the mansion. That had to be a lot of work. I appreciate you showing the history of such a great part of Grosse Pointe's past. Too bad the building was bulldozed. I wonder if anyone still has piece of the building in their own homes.

[@paulmellerowicz1220]

From Stonehurst, the carved wood mantle piece ended up at "Adams Castle" on Adams Rd. in Troy. In recent years, when Adams Castle was sold, they sold off the mantle piece at an estate sale. I was at the estate sale and remember it was priced at $25,000.

[@devonna6171]

I love the exterior design of this home. The gardens and pools were beautiful. I wonder, maybe Ken knows, but are the architectural elements inside these grand homes salvaged before the razing? Thank you for another informative video!

[@jrmitchellgallery]

What a tragedy to tear such a place down.

[@angelicacallens4119]

That is extremely sad that they demolished it.

[@heyjohna]

Of all the beautiful homes that were demolished in the Grosse Pointes and Detroit area, I think this had to be the greatest loss. Unfortunately there has never been much concern for historic preservation in that city.

[@dougdier3104]

Or any other city in the USA , never would have been torn down if that mansion was in uroupe

[@hotcoffee5542]

I really wish you could call your channel "This Old House", cause it fits what you do so well!

[@utahdan231]

This Old Old House is PBS program.

[@thyslop1737]

Wow! What a place.

[@kathleenadams3770]

I love the library

[@charlesrudish9147]

I was born and raised in Mt. Clemens, Mich., and lived on the lake. As kids and young adults, we would pull our boat in as close to the rear of the main house as we could get until guards would run us off. Great fun. You could only see the house (back side) from the water. Didn't know Stonehearst was demolished. Also thought the place was the property of the Henry Ford family. Who knew?

[@andrewbrendan1579]

An especially beautiful home and a sickening waste that it was torn down.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Interior pieces come up for sale from time to time. I would post the link, but I can't due to KZbin citing me and people complaining. However, there is a 1920s film on KZbin of the Schlottman's aboard a yacht along with Horace Dodge Sr's daughter Delphine. The needlepoint at 5:58 was done my Mrs. Schlottman herself.

[@gregpendrey6711]

Thank you

[@mr.x8259]

Not only is Stonehurst gone, but PPG is laying off 1,800 people.

[@ThomasDonaldson-b6m]

Such A shameful thing to do, in our country we tear down beautiful buildings from our past, not even thinking of the artists and talented bricklayers, stone masons, carpenters, and so many countless people who brought these dream homes to fruition, it makes me what to set and weep, but as Americans we will big plane tickets or book passage for A grand cruise to other countries to look at their old buildings and pay to do so, but we can’t even work to save homes and buildings built by Americans and most likely immigrants from other countries that came to this country in search of the American Dream , your own home how ironic.

[@TheCreativizt]

Not to be confused with the Ford House, which still stands tall in Grosse Pointe. I have toured the Ford House and it's breathtaking. I highly recommend a tour. Historical houses like this are now registered landmarks of the United States. They cannot be torn down. We learned our lessons from the 70's.

[@paulbrunelle1444]

Was an auction list kept at the time of the contents auction in the 1970's after Stella's passing. Perhaps it would show if any of the contents stayed local.

[@marge9563]

Beautiful

[@janetpartyka5968]

Visitors can tour the Edsel and Eleanor mansion (Ford House) which is on Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. It is gorgeous and is always decorated during the holidays. They also have a restaurant on the grounds. Great day trip!

[@incog99skd11]

I hope someone salvaged some of that magnificent woodwork.

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Some of the interior pieces of demolished Grosse Pointe mansions were reinstalled in other homes nearby. Every once in a while some pieces will come up for sale that were never reinstalled.

[@scottking6ix]

The wood and overall detail was astonishing, they don't build houses like this anymore. I wish it were still standing, this house was a masterpiece.

[@jamesbass9797]

Unbelievable that house was torn down. What a crime.

[@jetsons101]

The Stonehurst Home was a bit too large for my tastes, BUT I really wish it could have been saved and made into a museum or a retreat of some kind.

[@regrich4720]

I lived in Grosse Pointe until I was 15 and never knew of this estate. I am interested in knowing the names of the streets that you said are named after it?

[@ThisHouse]

There is a Stonehurst Road in Grosse Pointe Shores

[@regrich4720]

Thanks! Love your channel!

[@Ethan-dd4ln]

Stonehurst. Torrey rd, Emory Ct, E Doyle court. All of these streets were on this property

[@rjgoniea]

I had no idea there was another rich Ford family out there. At first I thought you were about to talk about Henry Ford's dad, but then you went into all the businesses this guy was into and I knew you were talking about someone else entirely. Henry Ford's dad William was an immigrant and had a farm in what is now Dearborn MI. I've got to say, Stonehurst looked much more elegant than Henry Ford's Fair Lane estate in Dearborn. (I see you also have a video of that as well.)

[@MarionChard]

I agree with the sentiment here- what a shame to tear it down. What were they thinking? It would have made a great museum, an art gallery, etc. It was one of a kind.

[@david-w6t6c]

Awesome place would love to take a tour through it.

[@MrsRobinson0741]

When I’d drive down Jefferson to get to Detroit…you could see the quite large playhouse for the kids…never toured the property but word on the street, the playhouse had actual working appliances only pint sized!

[@chenchen8065]

非常感謝您的 介紹 ❤❤❤

[@GlennMandeville154]

I thought the estate was absolutely incredibly gorgeous. It makes me wonder though how you can go from an apprentice, two such amazing wealth in a lifetime.

[@porscheroutes5929]

Brains, hard work/perseverance, and a bit of luck. But there are many people in the United States who have risen from middle class (or below) to extreme wealth in their lifetimes.

[@joe-p9k4n]

Formerly known as "The American Dream". No longer possible due to government.

[@KCCardCo]

Opportunity, and being in the right place at the right time.

[@claireburkus8497]

Oh my….I hate when we get to the sentence here ..”the home was demolished and land divided…” such a loss!!!! I hope a salvage company was hired to take out the woodwork etc….maybe there are pieces of the craftsmen skills and artistry on display in other buildings and home of those who appreciate fine work!!! 😢

[@susanmolnar9606]

Thx. I’m so disgusted what are country has come to by using every little piece of land to develop. It’s happened in my town and I don’t even recognize it anymore.

[@steveridgewaynrtgo]

Very sad that the house had to be demolished. Sell off the land, but keep the house. Greed

[@RADIUMGLASS]

Not greed, these homes cost six figures during the 1970s to maintain and heirs paid estate taxes. The descendants themselves moved on to their own homes and many lived a wealthy but downsized lifestyle. The Henry Ford II mansion on Lakeshore cost him 400K a year by the time he sold it to a developer around 1982-83. Ford himself downsized to a smaller house on Provencal Road nearby.

[@gregpendrey6711]

​@@RADIUMGLASScan we find more on your site ?. I would love to have some of those dining chairs. I collect Jacobean.

[@SuzieKovach]

It's demolition is an absolute tragedy.

[@sharonbennett3318]

I was there many many years ago.

[@scottthompson5855]

What a shame it is lost. Was actually considering travelling to tour it. 😔

[@rgrndu]

It's kind of sickening to see the incredible craftsmanship that went into this home get destroyed. I hope at least some of the carved wood was salvaged.

[@haircole]

Sorry I didn’t get to tour the home ,

[@sallyclay1974]

They should have turned it into a museum. There r alot of abandoned mansions , all over the US now.

[@PatNorris-uq4uv]

Omg..my jaw dropped when I heard demolished!! I hope some rich people got some pieces like the staircase, wall panels, etc. Why didn't the Ford family keep it, they certainly had the money to do so!! Such a great pity. Thankfully we still have Biltmore to enjoy of the grand ole era!!!