One solution developers took for the ungainly long lots along Magnolia Avenue was to simply cut through a second street in between Lawrence and Thurman, named Magnolia Place (we’ll look at it in two days), and create a series of much smaller than normal lots with Arts and Crafts bungalows.
It’s really a special little enclave of St. Louis, and I think pretty much every house is distinct with its own facade and, roof and fenestration.
The first one even has its own garage in the basement.
But most have a garage in back, swallowing up most of the postage stamp sized backyard. It’s an interesting solution.
Like most Arts and Crafts houses, there is a single, oversized dormer in the center of the front roof facing Magnolia Avenue.
However, there are some four-square style houses, as well.
The detailing on this dormer is really wonderful.
That green tile (and slate?) roofed house has always been a favorite of mine. I know we’re not there yet, but what’s curious to me about Magnolia Place is that with the already limited yard space, they decided on building mostly side-entry garages with a tiny quarter-round driveway. Eats up even more private yard space. Why not just enter from the alley?