Detroit Architects: Aaron H. Gould & Son

Aaron H. Gould & Son was a residential and industrial design firm founded by Nova Scotia native and Boston-educated architect Aaron H. Gould.

Known for their versatile designs and mastery of enduring architecture, the firm had a major impact on Detroit’s streetscape during its period of rapid economic growth as it began to rise as an industrial giant.

Together, Aaron H. Gould & Son produced a wide variety of commercial, municipal, and institutional buildings across the United States at the turn of the century, many of which had a strong Dutch Colonial Revival influence that brought to mind Gould’s own residence in Massachusetts.

This was a feat that ultimately led to Aaron H. Gould becoming the chief architect for Wayne County for just over five years.

For proof of the firm’s excellence, look no further than Palmer Woods’ The Alexander Sydney Ramage House, a 1921 commission located at 1405 Balmoral Drive, which was constructed for Dr. Alexander Sydney Ramage.

As for his later years, Gould remained a key player in Detroit’s architectural design community until his passing, leaving behind a legacy marked by quality craftsmanship, service, and rich architectural design that stretched far beyond the Motor City.