While visiting Buffalo, New York in 2007, I have been fascinated by architectural styles. Since then, Eric and I have become fans of Victorian architecture. Today, we will be learning about Edwardian architecture as we walk Old West End's tree lined streets.
Edson W. Baumgardner House
Built in 1884
Colonial Revival Style
Hiett-Stahl House
Built in 1887
There's a LOT of tree trimming
going on in this neighborhood.
Eric asked one of the workers
about the downed branches.
This is damage from last
night's storm.
Edwardian architecture was popular from 1900 to 1920. An interesting mix of revival styles and small scale manors. These, smaller homes were popular in the growing suburbs of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
decoration on this stucco
house caught Eric's eye.
Vinnie, the owner, told us that the man who built this house and lived here, built several other homes in the West End.
This stylized tile decoration
was designed to represent
the builder's Jewish faith
& that he was a Mason,
.
The tiled roof & simple
exterior are characteristics
of Edwardian house styles.
The Tudor Revival home
was popular in the early
20th century.
Eric thinks the teenagers were sent to live above the driveway, so the parents couldn't hear their music.
This large home has some
decorative elements of the
Misssion Revival Style.
The owners of this beautiful
home welcome the public for
neighborhood house tours.
Edward D. Libbey House
Built in 1895
This house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1983.
We come across more
storm damage.
The turrets on this home
remind me of a house in
a storybook.
The front porch adds a lot
to this Colonial Revival
Home.
Eric imagines seeing someone
giving a speech from the upper
porch of this Classical Revival
Home, with a crowd gathered
below,
Eric and I saw many beautiful homes as walked just two streets in Old West End. There's a lot more to see in this section of Toledo,
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