Built ca: 1902 for Fred Richards as a wedding present to Edward and Gertrude Piper.
An odd Colonial Revival in the West End Historic District Continue reading
Glimpses. 151 Vaughan Street
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West End Walks. 113 Vaughan Street.
West End Walks. 135 Vaughan Street.
Design by Francis Fassett.Glimpses 15 Vaughan Street
West End Walks. Carriage houses & garages.
159 Pine Street
An area of architectural design little contemplated in modern times but long an interest of mine. Style and quality range from bland to utilitarian to high style.
West End Walks. 75 Vaughan Street
75 Vaughan Street. A Gothic mashup with some truly wonderful features.
This is not a ‘pretty’ house.
West End Walks. 107 Vaughan Street. A modern vision.
Another house I had failed to notice for 30 years. On my last stroll, I turned the corner of Carroll Street and Vaughan and headed south towards Bowdoin Street. From the corner of my eye, I saw the sight above.
West End Walks. 133 Vaughan Street. Why is this here?
131 Vaughan Street
This is just wrong. Whereas 171 Vaughan is notable for its size, this is just the opposite. Too small and lacking in any character what so ever. Continue reading
West End Walks. Vaughan Street Jewel Box
171 Vaughan Street.
In all my years of walking, biking, and driving around the West End, I had never paid this little gem much attention. That all changed about a week ago.
Seductively small but lavish, the Elizabeth M McDonald Cottage is an unexpected sight in a neighborhood of large mansions. At 1800 sq ft, it is downright tiny by today’s new home standards. Continue reading
