Grover, Wildwood

Grover is a small hamlet out old Route 66--the first route--more commonly known as Manchester Road.

There are still a fair number of houses left, including these two very old and rustic cottages, as well as a couple of businesses.

Thankfully, when Highway 100 was rerouted, it spared the town and its nearby western neighbor of Pond.

Time has passed by this town, though there are plans for more development in the town.

Another Look at Gravois Park #1

Gravois Park features some beautiful architecture, and was once known as the northern part of Dutchtown, hence the old, battered signs that say "You are in Dutchtown" in this neighborhood.I love the house above; if you look closely, you can see there is a portrait bust of a bearded man in the terracotta medallion on the upper portion of the facade.No neighborhood in the city would be complete without a corner store, and this area features many, including this one which is in the process of being renovated.I also really enjoy the multi-family residences on the block, such as these two buildings with Arts and Crafts elements.

Lewis Place

Lewis Place is an incredible street, lined with a wide variety of housing stock, from mansions to bungalows.I will talk more in the future about the street, which recently suffered damage from a tornado.

Valley Center, Kansas

Valley Center, Kansas is an interesting town north of Wichita, and seems to have been built largely around the 1910's or 20's, as there is an abundance of Arts and Crafts bungalows throughout the center of town. I really like this house, which actually has a port cochere, a rarity on this style of house.This cement block building on Main Street anchors this corner of the downtown, across from a massive grain elevator.I really like this stream-lined, Art Deco brick building which also faces Main Street.This cemetery, to the east of town, sits in the shadow of a water tower and interstate.