Separated at Built
Located on Vermont Boulevard, and once moved to accommodate the construction of the neighboring Ralph's supermarket, this Eclectic, Dutch-Romanesque with its sprightly paint job, arched windows and daring trim has long been an eye-catcher along a mostly commercial stretch.I've written previously about copy cats and slight variations, house plan books and the preservation value of duplicates (see Nightwalking Part 2/1620 Oak 6-26-2007), but seldom is there a match for something so unique.
The book end (albeit with the entry flipped) resides a mile away near Jefferson & Grand. Same passionate symmetry, same fleur-de-lis details (note the bands above and below the second story course), a remarkable survivor similarly encroached by non-residential uses.Labels: Preservation preach
posted by Adam at 7:44 PM | Permalink
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You know, I see the word "separated" mispelled so often now that I'm beginning to wonder if this is now an accepted, alternate version. Otherwise, keep up the great work -- really enjoy your's (and Hewn and Hammered) blogs!
P.S. How's the Althouse Brothers info coming along? Hehe.
Your's? In a post criticizing spelling? Look up "pot" and "kettle" while yer at it.
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