This special 1930's international-styled house was designed by the famous Harris Armstrong. He lived in this house and developed an enclave of modernist homes in his cul-de-sac. Make sure that you look at yesterday's post for pics of the outside. Also check the Harris Armstrong link on the left column of this blog to see more of his great designs. This house is going on the market this Spring and will be an important "catch" for the discriminating buyer. A rare opportunity to live in a piece of architectural history.
This Spring you will have a rare opportunity to buy one of St. Louis' gems....the house Harris Armstrong built for himself in Oakland off Sappington. The owners of this house have been great stewards and have preserved and updated this house with care. It has gorgeous gardens, a view of Westborough's golf course and a pool. Perfect.....enchanting...important....yours! Price upon request. Contact me at 314-607-5555 or tedwight@aol.com for more info.
More pics and info HERE
Come back tomorrow for some interior shots.
"Harris Armstrong designed this office building which was commissioned by the orthodontist Dr. Leo M. Shanley. The Shanley building was the first expression of the International style in this part of the country. Its design won Armstrong a silver medal at the Paris Exposition of 1937."
Check the blog tomorrow for a preview of the house Harris Armstrong lived in himself. It is coming on the market this Spring and is a real gem!
Find out more about this building and Harris Armstrong: HERE, HERE & HERE
Today I am featuring some of the houses designed by Harris Armstrong.
18 Jamestown Acres, Florissant
512 Woodleaf, Kirkwood
501 Woodleaf, Kirkwood
529 Woodleaf, Kirkwood
1 Sappington Spur, Oakland
951 Revere Dr. Town & Country
This interesting home has recently gone on the market in Kirkwood for $349,900. The owners think it may have been designed by Harris Armstrong. It does look like his design and is the right vintage.
I will check with Harris Armstrong expert, Andrew Raimist, and see what he says. Check back for an update!
Listed by Greg Leber, ReMax Premiere Realty 314-609-7390
Check out this LINK to find out more about this great Harris Armstrong home. It is not for sale now, though it is interesting to see this home and how it is similar to the Cori Home that Harris Armstong built in Glendale on Berry Road.
The Cori Home on Berry Road in Glendale.
Check out this BLOG for a look at Harris Armstrong's Stuebner residence in Ladue that was torn down.
Harris Armstrong is known for some of his modern buildings, like The Ethical Society on Clayton Road in Richmond Heights. Earlier in his career he was more traditional. Here is a charming 1937 Kirkwood home built with remnants of Laclede Landing.....brick, cobblestones,etc.
423 Miriam.....$555,000
