Legendary locals of Grosse Pointe, Michigan / Ann Marie Aliotta and Suzy Berschback.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aliotta, Ann Marie., Author.

Berschback, Suzy., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Celebrities--Michigan--Grosse Pointe--Biography--Pictorial works.

Celebrities.

Heroes--Michigan--Grosse Pointe--Biography--Pictorial works.

Heroes.

Grosse Pointe (Mich.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Grosse Pointe (Mich.).

Grosse Pointe (Mich.)--Biography.

Grosse Pointe (Mich.)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, portraits.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Grosse Pointe

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals, [2013]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Arts, entertainment, and sports

Heroes, legends, and namesakes

Business and community leaders.

Notes:

Includes index.

OCLC:

900733169