Scattered along the quiet side streets of East Lakeview are some wonderful mansions that have held out against the march of time. Over the years, many of their neighbors have fallen to the wrecking ball, or become sandwiched in between massive high-rises.
This house is one of my particular favorites. Despite its modern appearance, it supposedly dates back to the 1920s. Since its construction as a single-family home, it has been divided up in to condominiums on the inside. Though the block was once lined with houses of a similar size, urban development is gradually overtaking them all. How long will this place last, I wonder?
Harley says
Wow–that is one beautiful and gracious house!. . . . There is a really nice street about three to four blocks north of Irving that slips my mind now. It too–running for two blocks west–is lined with fancy old beautiful homes.
Celia says
Right. Are you thinking of Hutchinson? There are some amazing old piles on that street. . . .