Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

an american tresaure, where exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and a collection of fine & decorative arts tell the story of one of america's most important industrial families... the fords were cultural, social and economic leaders in an era of great optimism, as well as a turbulent time of economic depression and world war. they were nationally prominent and they owned more than one house, but southeast michigan was their home. here they built their final residence along the shores of lake st. clair, at a place known locally as gaukler pointe. their impressive yet unpretentious home is where they raised and nurtured their four children - henry ii, benson, josephine and william - in a safe and loving environment. it reflects their love of family as well as their mutual passion for art and quality design. the house was designed by albert kahn to resemble a cluster of cotswold village cottages, complete with stone roofs, vine-covered walls and lead-paned windows. stro