Saturday, January 17, 2015

Another Yorkville Beauty

I've always liked this house in the Yorkville neighbourhood - it is actually 2 semi-detached homes but both halves are well co-ordinated with each other. It was built in 1877 in Second Empire style and has a heritage listing so won't ever be changed much on the exterior. I am into the archives since our weather hasn't been conducive to much walking around with a camera so this pic is from the summer past.

23 comments:

PerthDailyPhoto said...

What a very nice looking building Pat.. I think this scene would look fab in winter also.

Sharon said...

What a gorgeous home. I could live there....in the summer.

Lowell said...

I want one just like it! Don't much like living in semi-detached or semi-attached or whatever that has a common wall, but this is one gorgeous place. I know from nothing about "Second Empire" style but it has a European look to me. Keep digging in the archives - you're doing good!

Birdman said...

I just love it when I stumble upon these beauties amid modern designs.

TexWisGirl said...

it is beautiful! and 'archived' color and sun is a good thing!

Revrunner said...

Actually, that roofline looks very similar to a building along the C&O Canal here built, I'm guessing, about that same period or earlier.

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

These are nice homes but I bet there is a lot to the upkeep. I too think I may have to resort to the archives when I run out of mushroom photos soon.

Taken For Granted said...

Your doing great with your archives. Lovely photo of this classic, stylish house. Looks like residents do a good job of keep up the gardens.

Gosia said...

Great photo in the summer scenery

EG CameraGirl said...

Thank goodness for ARCHIVES when the weather is less than perfect. :) This building is handsome, I agree!

cieldequimper said...

Yup, very nice. Wouldn't mind living there (as long as there's a good bakery within walking distance!)

Stephanie said...

Nice looking home!

Randy said...

Lovely looking home.

Djamesonsmith said...

Beautiful home...I especially like the part just above the front entry. I'd be spending plenty of time there if this was my home.

Cloudia said...

So like my own West Philadelphia. Nicely shown




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Jack said...

That is a fine building. I like places like this because they have high ceilings.

Andy said...

I like the sun room on the second floor.

Anonymous said...

You're showing it at it's very best!

jennyfreckles said...

It's beautiful, lovely proportions and I like the glassed-in balcony.

Mike@Bit About Britain said...

Great looking pad!

Lois said...

I am in love with this house! I never would have guessed it was 2 homes.

VP said...

A lovely building!

Laura. M said...

It was beautiful !!