Sunday, August 30, 2015

Earl Place & East Alvarado

Another historic neighborhood that was new to me is Earl Place.  It was an area I had not explored before.  The homes here were all small bungalow style houses but many of them were lovingly maintained or updated.  I did see a few that needed some work but, for the most part the area seems to be doing well.  The one above has that Spanish look with some very nice landscaping.


This one is a more classic look with some nice awnings to enhance those front windows.  That big tree off the side also adds some great framing from the street.


This one appears to be almost exactly like the one above only different color and different trim.  It makes me think that the same builder created both houses.


The East Alvarado neighborhood is a small area comprised of just two streets.  The houses here are a little bit larger than the Earl Place neighborhood and they are in a variety of styles.  This one has that southwestern Spanish look.


This one is a little more contemporary.  The red awnings are a nice touch on this one.

I have a new post on Sharon's Sojourns today.  Take a look at a very shiny sculpture in London.

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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    They are all very well kept and pristine looking!

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  2. KateAugust 30, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    I would happily move into any one of them altho the top casa would be my first choice.

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  3. cieldequimperAugust 30, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    My favourite is the first one! Loks like a lovely neighbourhood!

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  4. VPAugust 30, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    OK, I would leave the first one to ciel, but I will take the second!

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  5. RedPatAugust 30, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I'd be happy with any of those homes, Sharon!

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  6. BirdmanAugust 30, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Landscaping design can even bring boring home to life.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 30, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    Lovely homes Sharon, the first is my fav too, bungalows are my preferred style.

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  8. LowellAugust 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    A nice variety of beautiful homes. I love the Spanish style in all its variations. We lived in a Spanish-style home in Los Angeles in the late 40s. Back then, it probably cost about $10K? I looked it up recently: It's value is now just under $900K! Insanity prevails! :)

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  9. JudyAugust 30, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    All very nice!

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  10. LoisAugust 30, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    They are all nice, but I think the one in the first picture is my favorite. I love the color and the door!

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  11. Bob CroweAugust 30, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Small but charming and beautifully maintained. But how can two blocks be a neighborhood?

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  12. JackAugust 30, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    The Earl Place houses also seem to be roughly the same size. Keeping sizes proportionate to neighbors, even with different architecture, is something that makes a neighborhood work.

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  13. ThérèseAugust 31, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    The first one appears "the warmest" for my taste of course.

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  14. William KendallAugust 31, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    The first one particularly appeals to me.

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  15. RandySeptember 1, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Love the first one but that whole neighborhood has wonderful homes.

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