Crossing South Spring Avenue, we run into this building built in 1930. It is an unconventional design in that it is J-shaped, embracing the corner in a concave curve facing the intersection.
Mature, if not particularly straight trees have grown up to partially obscure the front façade of the building.
We can see a photo of the complex shortly after its construction in 1930, when it was brand new. Note the small fountain out front.
The building represents a maturing of the style, with the design much more severe and simplified, with less articulation in the exterior.
The use of the tan brick as detailing is also strange.
Later additions such as the security light and vinyl windows mar the front.
The first apartment to the right of the entry was my grandmothers for 50 years. We used to spend the night their a lot. It had a Murphy bed that we thought was the coolest. Went back to visit it a year or so ago….the neighborhood is a bit rougher than I remember though..
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