The Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

The book explores the rich history of Grosse Pointe Shores, the smallest of the Grosse Pointe communities along Lake St. Clair. It details the transformation from French ribbon farms in the 1700s to the establishment of summer homes by affluent Detroiters in the 1860s. The formal establishment of the village in 1911 marked the beginning of a community characterized by grand mansions, which evolved post-World War II into a neighborhood of well-maintained homes. The narrative culminates with the centennial celebration in 2011, reflecting on a century of change and growth.