Looking at other houses on North Taylor Avenue, it becomes obvious that the overall context of the streetscape is that of large lots and houses.

So when I read about these lots being cut up and stuffed with four or five houses, or replaced with a house that is not architecturally sympathetic, it weakens the neighborhood’s historic cogency.

I suspect there will be more demolitions in the future if Kirkwood cannot enforce a historic code to protect its rich housing stock.