architectural ruminations: August 2009

26 August 2009

First Armstrong Residence on the Market !

Archway into dining room.
Photograph by Andrew Raimist.

project: Armstrong Residence I
location: 117 Baker Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri
date: 1926
architect: Harris Armstrong
condition: well maintained, somewhat modified
merit: Webster Groves Historic Landmark

This wonderful home was Armstrong's first built project. Constructed with money loaned from Armstrong's father, Henry C. Armstrong, this compact home was created to house Harris and Louise Armstrong following their elopement.

To tour the house, please contact realtor Susan Schiff with ReMax. You can view the listing here.

You can see a number of my own photographs of the house here (on my Flickr photostream).

Photograph copyright Andrew Raimist. All rights reserved.

25 August 2009

Kirkwood Art Moderne Home for Sale

1230 South Ballas Road.
Photograph by Andrew Raimist.

While this house was not designed by Harris Armstrong, it is an authentic, if eclectic version of a pre-war Art Moderne home. I do not know the house's architect or the house's history. However, it has some features in common with other significant Saint Louis homes of this period and style.

Such homes would include one designed by Charles Eames, one by Edouard Mutrux and one by Harris Armstrong.

I learned of this house being listed recently from Ted Wight through his blog St. Louis Style. According to Ted's site, the listing is through Greg Leber with ReMax Premier Realty who can be reached at 314 609 7390.

You can find the current real estate listing (with ReMax) here.

I would be interested in information, photos, or other pertinent details on this unique Kirkwood home. You can see my other photographs of this home here.

Photograph copyright Andrew Raimist. All rights reserved.