Architecture

Third Annual Christmas Walk: House Tour Planned for Dec. 16

December 1984

Historical December 1984 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

In the spirit of the holiday season, members of the Skinker-DeBaliviere community will be opening their homes for the third annual Christmas Walk, December 16 from 2-5 p.m. Neighborhood Marketing Services, Inc. will be featuring City Equity Corporation’s Pershing/Laurel Apartments as the December “House of the Month.” In addition to the Pershing/ Laurel Apartments, the following houses will be open to the public free of charge: 6178 McPherson 6170 Kingsbury 6041 Kingsbury 6170 Westminster 6107 Westminster 6142 Pershing In addition, the newly rehabilitated apartments at Rosedale and Washington will also be open. Maps for the tour will be at each house.

Each of the homes on the tour will be decorated for the holidays.

The afternoon promises to be an excellent way to get into the mood of the season as well as an opportunity to see the variety of housing possibilities in the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood. Check the Calendar in this issue for details on musical events that afternoon at local churches and institutions and make December 16 a memorable afternoon.

Original photograph caption

The House of the Month at Pershing and Laurel is a handsome apartment building, designed in 1912 by L. Levy. The structure is a good example of the Arts & Crafts style with Classical details. City Equity has recently finished rehabilitating the building into one, two and three bedroom apartments featuring architectural details, central air, wall-to-wall carpeting, and modern kitchens. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 4.

Built in 1908, 6160 Westminster is one of two houses on the tour designed by builder/architect A. A. Fischer. The decorations planned for this house promise to be a holiday treat. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 4.

6178 McPherson was also designed by A. A. Fischer. The present owner is known for her wonderful Christmas decorations—guaranteed to put even the grumpiest in a holiday mood. • Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 4.

In 1909, A. A. Fischer designed twin, six-family apartment buildings. In the mid-seventies, the buildings were converted into four townhouses, two in each structure. 6041 Kingsbury features an open plan, hardwood floors, and exposed brick walls. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 4.

6170 Kingsbury was scheduled to be on last year's tour but a death in the family caused cancellation. The collection of antique German lights and creche will make this a special treat. The house was built in 1909 by builder/architect T. C. Lee. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 5.

6107 Westminster is special to the neighborhood as one of only a few houses designed in an Art Nouveau style. The house retains its original stained glass, parquet floors, and plaster ceiling medallions. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 5.

6142 Pershing was designed in 1910 in a modified Tudor style. The house features a wonderful new kitchen. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 5.

The group of seven apartment buildings at Washington and Rosedale were built in 1910 and were designed to compliment each other with classical detailing. They have recently been rehabilitated by City Equity Corporation. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984, page 5.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1984.

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Archival transcription note: House list says 6170 Westminster; photograph caption says 6160 Westminster. Both original forms retained without deciding which address is correct.

Original source: SD_Times1984_12.pdf, printed page(s) 4, 5; PDF page(s) 4, 5.