Heading east of Hamilton Avenue, Bartmer Avenue is north of not a parallel east-west street, but actually two, one-block north-south streets which are now blocked off, Parkland and Thornby places. I’ve looked at Thornby Place back in October of 2017. A synagogue once was located where there is now a parking lot on the northeast corner.
The house above was perhaps a shingle style home originally.
We see that most of the homes are tract houses, and less of the large mansions that we see to the south.
But we also see some unique houses, such as the one below.
Below, the influence of the Queen Anne Style is still present even though the millwork has been removed and the ornament is simplified.
Below, this Shingle Style house is actually on Thornby Place, and is typical of many of the early suburban homes built in the first wave of construction.
The block is in good condition, with little demolition.
Now we reach Goodfellow Boulevard.
Here is the intersection of Bartmer and Goodfellow, looking north. Much of what you see has been demolished.
My grandparents house was
5704 Bartmer Avenue
I’ve been on other “places” or place-like blocks tucked in the West End but never this one. I look forward to checking it out!
Shingle style was rampant on the East Coast and well executed by McKim etc. and others . An ironic version here on benton Place is the former Lehmann mansion Des. by Peabody & Sterns in red St. Louis brick . it’s really a heavy old beast but fascinating history – 23 Rms. 12 fireplaces . No. 10