These brick two-flats were constructed between1905 and 1914. Previous development along this section of Morse had been largely single family homes, but the extension of the elevated train to Howard Street in 1908 touched off a steady increase in density that would continue through the 1920s. In the 1910s and 1920s many of the single family homes were demolished in favor of larger apartment buildings and commercial spaces. These two-flats survived in the slot between these two trends.
When an area shifted from residential to commercial owners sometimes realized that they could add
commercial space while avoiding the cost of a complete rebuild. Both of these 1-story commercial portions were constructed after 1951 in the postwar boom.
The drawback of this type of alteration is that it makes the original building less appealing as a residence. Views to the street are obstructed, and good luck getting light into the house. Although the second floor can enjoy an enormous roof deck....
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| 1523-1529 W. Morse |
When an area shifted from residential to commercial owners sometimes realized that they could add commercial space while avoiding the cost of a complete rebuild. Both of these 1-story commercial portions were constructed after 1951 in the postwar boom.
The drawback of this type of alteration is that it makes the original building less appealing as a residence. Views to the street are obstructed, and good luck getting light into the house. Although the second floor can enjoy an enormous roof deck....
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