entry lobby: the custom made revolving door was installed in 1925. the painting over the antique breakfront is by robert hopkin a nationally renowned artist and member of the club who brought it to the club one day when he came for lunch. he gave it to the club with instructions to hang it where it is currently displayed. we have 4 other paintings which mr. hopkin had displayed at the club which he donated to the detroit historical society and have their identifying plates. the painting of gar wood is from 1922 and was painted by fred rypsam. the painting on the other side of the door is of the current commodore and is displayed while the annual meeting is in process. the trophy behind the glass is the milt cross trophy. it is hand carved sterling silver on a cararra marble base. it was created by louis comfort tiffany. on the wall by the staircase, is an aqua pewabic plaque of a seagull. it was created by mary chase stratton who founded pewabic pottery and presented it to the sea gulls when they were formed. mrs. stratton was a member of the club and agreed to provide all the tile when the clubhouse was built. she retained control of all design and placement of tile within the building. the reception counter is also located in the lobby as well as the blue tiled commodores companionway. the commodores companionway leads to the harbor side entrance to the clubhouse. the elevator was added in 1960 on the outside of the club and a jog was placed in the companionway. the ladies and men’s rooms have their entrance by the elevator.