We continue past Wilmington Avenue at this point.
Where the Arts and Crafts style dominates in the early Twentieth Century.
And we reach Bellerieve Boulevard, which we remember is a remnant of an incomplete parkway system that was never completed.
When we reach Bates Street, Louisiana dead ends at a row of apartment buildings.
We have to dogleg over to the east a few addresses to continue north.
Small houses built in tracts continue on the street.
Then the houses get more mixed in their construction.
And also, the houses get back to around the year 1900.
Always loved Bellerive Blvd (and really any divided boulevard). What’s the story with the parkway system that was never completed, Chris?
That is a great question! Its history has been largely lost to the sands of time. I saw a map of it a long time ago, and there was a system that was planned where Bellerieve would have kept going and hooked up with I think Christy Boulevard. Also, Reber Place west of Tower Grove Park would have been part of it, as well. I might dive back in and see if I can find that darn map!
That would have been something, alright. I wonder if the concept predated the railroad ROW. Thanks for the fascinating info!