Astounding 3-D brick house

I was driving along south Kingshighway this afternoon when I spotted a massive Art Deco building (more on that later). I took a turn to view the back of it and landed on the corner of King's Drive and West Court where I nearly swooned from excitement.

I discovered these three outrageous brick homes:

The two to the right are certainly prizes but the first (with the silver car in the drive way) had me literally screaming (sotto voice) with glee on the street.

I heard some noise from the back yard and introduced myself to the owner who told me all three houses had been built by one stone mason. The owner had lived 75 feet away from this house and stalked it for years. Then, during an estate sale at the home, he made an offer.


The red wire cut bricks extend 1.5 inches and along with the cast shadows boost the diamond pattern.

Garages go better with Coke

Spotted while driving down an alley at twilight in TGS.

Is this the hoosier version of an outdoor refrigerator?

What's the fate of this building?

I've adored this little stone building in McDonald Park ever since I was a child. My grade school, Holy Family, had lunch recess in this park during nice weather. The concession stand and restrooms were open.

Now the paint is peeling along the top canopy and the front is partially covered with graffiti.

One of my neighbors suggested that this building be demolished.

I've suggested a different use: renting it to a student (or anyone) in exchange for being a presence and picking up litter. The cost of adding a shower to one of the bathrooms and turning the other bathroom into added living space would provide a small efficiency and cost less than a demo to the building.

Plumbing and electrical currently exist on site.
Can it be saved and put to use?

I'm going to FWD this post to my 10th ward alderman, Joe Vollmer who has been wonderfully supportive with Marti's Memorial garden which will be located 100 feet away.


Concession stand window.

Side view.
Note the chewed bottom of the door.

The graceful curve of the back of the building.

Standing water under the sprinkler:

My Neighbor's Hands

Presto Chango!

How it looked two years ago:

Recently repainted. Subtle yet stunning.
What I've always loved about this house is that the sidewalk doesn't cut through the front yard.
I figure I've walked by this house 7,776 times as a child walking to grade school every day. This figure includes the walk home and back for lunch.

Beau goes to the Pride Pet Parade on MGF

Gitty up!

Butt sniffing: Canine version of hand shaking.

Here's a challenge: