Designed by architect J.H. Gustaf Steffens in 1921, this stately Tudor Revival home, with an astounding array of 70 leaded-glass windows, is attractively positioned slightly off-center in the peak of a sloping corner lot.

The charming home is presumed to have been built by its owner, Carl S. Barry, vice-president of Otto A. Misch Construction Company. This company established a significant reputation in Detroit as builders of the Cadillac Square Building, Belle Isle Casino, and the downtown headquarters of the National Bank of Detroit.

Built on a solid foundation more typical of commercial construction, there is evidence of superior craftsmanship throughout the 3,400 square-foot structure. Terrazzo floors, wood and steel beams, and two back-to-back staircases in the center of the house are a few examples.

The main floor includes a spacious living room and a dining room with adjoining sunroom, which leads out to a patio and garden. The second floor includes a suite once used for maid's quarters, as well as four bedrooms. The basement is wood-paneled with a built-in bar area.