Splitting Hairs

Another image from 2314 Maple Ave, in the fabulous Garey tract (much of which was lost in the construction of the Santee Education Complex).

The doors, most of which endure, are of the lovely raised panel variety, sporting the positively rare dual-bevel (see image left).

More rarities, and more examples of one of my favorite exotic revival styles in Atwater Village.

My favorite street in Atwater is Brunswick, in particular the 3700 block, chock full of fanciful ecletics. (Please see past entries on the Egyptian Revival style: 3/15/2007, 9/10/2007.)

Never had I seen a porte cochere, or reference to, associated with the style, until I glimpsed this heavyweight (also located on Brunswick). Worth noting as well is the orientation of the front door.

I asked an architectural historian the difference between a porte cochere and a car port. "There's no difference dummy," the historian chided, "porte cochere is car port in French."
"But isn't a porte cochere," I regrouped, " a cover for a drive-through entrance, en route to a garage--or carport?"
He rolled his eyes, "you're splitting hairs blog boy."
I pounded my fist in mock theatrics, "my readers need to know!"

Sunday's Open: 2035 W. 29th Place 2 - 5 pm
Tuesday's Open: 2892 W. 15th ST 11 - 2:30 pm (Profile coming Monday)