There won’t be such a thing as these homes:
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Residences
- 1035 Allston St. 77008 (garage)
- 1535 Beall St. 77008
- 6431 Lindyann Ln. 77008 (new construction by Branard Park; more info here and here)
- 1745 Woodcrest Dr. 77018 (Oak Forest; new construction by Retail Solutions)
- 1802 Brun St. 77019 (new construction by Croix Custom Homes; more info)
- 3624 Yellowstone Blvd. 77021
- 6634 New York St. 77021 (Grand Park Addition)
- 1919 Santa Rosa St. 77023
- 6146 Beldart St. 77033
- 110 Maple Valley Rd. 77056 (Tanglewood; new construction by Kickerillo)
- 2205 Branard St. 77098 (new construction by Blackstone Homes)
- 3007 Virginia St. 77098 (new construction by Blackstone Homes; photos here and here)
Photo of 2205 Branard St.: HAR
So adorable. I love the older brick homes and wish mine had a brick facade instead of crappy vinyl siding. :( Sigh.
Poor, poor 2205 Branard.
I know the standard Swamplottian response is “if you’re so sad to see it go, buy it.” I know that it was built in 1939, and wasn’t necessarily meant to last past 1989. I know that it may have structural problems, need electrical updates, and have a tiny kitchen.
I know all those things, yet I can’t look at this adorable brick house, this poor condemned soul with its neck on the chopping block, and not get a lump in my throat.
What did this house do to deserve such a fate? Did it not bow down to the ballroom-sized bathroom trend? Did it refuse to tart itself up in stucco to suit the Tuscan-craving masses? Did it commit the crime of having only (gasp!) 8′ tall ceilings?! Perhaps it was simply the offense of having a pleasing ratio of height, fenestration, and visual interest that doesn’t say “screw you, street, I don’t care what I look like outside, because I have granite countertops, slate backsplashes and crown moulding!”
Does this make me a house-hugger? Probably.
Will this earn me a thorough flaming from other commenters? Definitely.
[Pours some out for fallen soldier 2205 Branard]
Goodbye, cute little house. I loved driving by you for years.
Jennifer: I share your sorrow.
@Jennifer Mathis I think most of us would love to rescue nearly all of the “featured” demos.
I don’t think that’s a standard response, though, since most of these properties aren’t even for sale. It seems like a majority wish that these homes, “unnecessary demos,” would hopefully be appreciated and loved by their owners.
The Del Monte house featured last week still stings: http://swamplot.com/daily-demolition-report-threading-the-landscape/2013-01-18/
Sigh.
I can barely hear the world’s smallest violin over the crushing sound of a 10 ton bulldozer. It’s called progress.
It’s a charming house that could use some interior renovation. So of course it’s being torn down.
The house may indeed be too far gone to be worth saving. I believe the househuggers (myself included) are actually more incensed by the bloated cuboid that will eventually replace it, than they are by the demolition itself.
Bummer.
And I don’t think the lot is really worth what the listing says.
Progress?
Nah, just another sign that we live in a throw away culture that only appreciates new. Bungalows don’t SCREAM “Look at me, I’ve come a long way, baby!” like a big, hulking, architectural mess can.
Nicely said, Jennifer. Esp. ‘ballroom-sized bathroom’ comment.
Great. More obnoxious neighbors on the way. Thanks Croix!