1038 Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Illinois. About 1918.
We always think of the last couple weeks here at the bottom of the year—with a little more time and space for reflection—as a good time to flip back through some of our favorite old photos and memories. Since we are a blog dedicated (mostly) to old houses, we’d like to open it up for AH readers to share a favorite old house picture or story, from Northeast Portland or far beyond.
To get us started we’ll offer these two gems, taken in 1918 on the steps of the Chicago home where our Dad was born. This is one of our favorite old houses, probably because it was the first old house picture we ever saw, and one we grew up with. Look at the dentals, the Palladian window, the oversize lintel moulding creating its own gravity. We’ve been back to this house many times, and even knocked on the door (no one home). Definitely recognizable 100 years later. We have lots of other photos of this house we’d be pleased to share with the owner. Like this one:
Aunt Vivien and Dad, Diversey Parkway Steps, about 1918.
OK readers, this is your chance to share a picture or story of your favorite old house. Drop us a note. Time to appreciate old homes!
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Hi, Doug! Your post prompted me to post about my grandmother’s house. You can see it here: http://pdxknitterati.com/2014/12/27/this-old-house/ Thanks for the cool prompt!
Thanks Michelle. This is a beautiful example of Queen Anne, and it’s neat that you know so much about it. Does look like it needs a bit of love at the moment.
Welcoming other old houses…post them here on comments or just send me an e-mail with an attached photo and I’ll post them.