Legendary Locals of Grosse Pointe

Grosse Pointe is a community of many transformations. Today, it is known as an affluent suburb of Detroit, but Native Americans were the first inhabitants of this haven on the water. In the late 1600s, the fertile land, rich forests, and easy access to water attracted Europeans settlers to the region. And, as neighboring Detroit began to prosper, the allure of Grosse Pointe's lakefront drew weekend pleasure-seekers, then summer vacationers, and later permanent residents who wanted to live on the shores of Lake St. Clair. Throughout this diverse, fascinating history, one thing has remained constant: the character of the people who call Grosse Pointe home. Hardworking, civic-minded, and devoted to family and friends, these individuals embody the spirit of Grosse Pointe, a unique community where generation after generation keeps coming back to live and play.

About the author

Born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Suzy Berschback has written three other Arcadia books, two of them with longtime resident Ann Marie Aliotta. They enjoy sharing the many varied tales of their hometown and have been known to dig in the archives or attics and say, "We just have to tell this story!"

Product details

• Authors: Ann Marie Aliotta, Suzy Berschback
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.12.2013
• EAN: 9781467100939
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-0093-9
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 234 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 390 g
• Series: Legendary Locals; Legendary Locals
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous