This neighborhood is just awesome. Monte Vista's approximately one hundred blocks comprise fourteen platted subdivisions. The district takes its name from the largest of these developments, platted in 1920. Distinguished residential architecture, primarily from San Antonio's "Gilded Age," defined as extending from 1890 to 1930, forms the most extensive and intact neighborhood of this era in Texas.
Walking or biking in this neighborhood is like stepping back in time. Suddenly the crazy traffic between San Pedro and McCoullough melts away. Giant old Oak trees spring up in every yard eclisping houses and civilization. I can only imagine what it must be like to live in this storied neighborhood.
The houses range in style from Colonial Revival to Mediterrean. Giant columns frame the front of some houses while quaint red window frames boldly stand out on others. Since I live in a neighborhood adjacent (the other side of the tracks) to this one, I feel like a part of it. It makes me wish I earned a six figure salary so that I could be more of a part of it. But as an outsider I will always look into this neighborhood and feel like it is my own.
Neigborhood website
Loads of pictures of the houses in the neighborhood
2 comments:
Great job with the blog. The pics are beautiful. I look forward to seeing more.
This neighborhood has some special memories for me as well. I got my first kiss on Lynwood Ave. :)
That would make for some nice memories!
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