Historically and Architecturally Significant San Antonio Vintage Homes Architectural Analysis By: Architectural Historian Shelley Roff, PhD Remember Laura and Rob Petrie from the Dick Van Dyke Show? I can just see Rob walking down the sidewalk of this house at 426 Rockhill Drive with his brief case in hand, while Laura waves goodbye from the front porch. This sleek 1955 ranch-modern inside the loop in San Antonio epitomizes the post-World War II idealized American home. The contemporary ranch style home was often the chosen setting for many television series in the early 1960s, like The Brady Bunch and Bewitched. After World War II, the style of the ideal American home changed pretty dramatically. Popular home magazines no longer displayed picturesque bungalows or stately Neoclassical homes. The "Dream House of the Future" had clean lines, little ornamentation, and all of the latest modern appliances for the kitchen and laundry. These contemporary homes offered a new lifestyle with spacious living areas and large plate glass windows connecting the interior of the house with "nature": usually an expansive, carefully landscaped and groomed yard. Our house on Rockhill Drive is enclosed in a slick white brick envelope with a low, almost horizontal gable hovering over the entire house. The horizontal line of a secondary flat roof projects in front of the house and over the projecting dining area and open-air carport. The living room opens from a narrow, cozy entry with a brick planter into a spacious, well-lit room bearing the same white brick as the exterior envelope. The fireplace mantle, which repeats again in the den, is simply an extension of horizontal brickwork. The exposed wood beams of the ceiling follow the low, horizontal lines of the gabled roof. Typical of 1955 is the carved wood and glass paneling of the kitchen cabinets and, of course, the powder pink tile of the hallway bathroom. Other period details worthy of note are the glass jalousie windows and the matching designer cabinetry-closets seen in the den and bedrooms. The arrangement is a nicely proportioned system of wood panels that are hinged and or slide, and the cabinet drawers have this late 50's/early 60's "George Jetson" kind of angle to their face. The rooms to the north side of the house are a later addition. Click here for a detailed analysis with photos Greetings! Here's one for those who enjoy Mid-Century Modern homes. I love driving Northwood and checking out the sleek lines of these wing-shaped 50's looking homes. Groovy baby... stir me a pitcher of martinis! Really, Northwood offers a peaceful neighborhood with award-winning schools, wide boulevards and a canopy of pecan and oak trees. Two blocks off of Broadway and you feel that you are out in the country with wide open spaces (and cool houses!) 426 Rockhill stands waiting and ready for someone with vision and romance. Share it wisely with others who might appreciate it. If they are interested, please pass on our number: 733-1928. Northwood 4-3 Ranch Modern Splendid Exteriors A sleek Dick Van Dyke house in desirable NE San Antonio just north of Alamo Heights. Huge windows and trees make for inspiring views. A large backyard with solid play equipment. 4 bedrooms and 3 bath 2,510 square feet - See the Virtual Tour Built in 1955. Large backyard with mature trees. Located in Northeast Independent School District with some of the best schools in the city. Want to Check out the exact location? View the location Map Neighborhood Living Room Situated just north of Alamo Heights. Northwood is located in a highly-coveted area that has some of the best schools in the city including Northwood Elementary and Garner Middle School. The 4th of July parade is a major draw here. You are in the outer-limits of inside-the-loop. Northwood has major hospitals with NE Pediatric Center, TX Med Clinic in close vicinity. Some neighborhood attractions include MacArthur Park and Northwood Park. Some Wonderful Memories Master Bedroom The current owners share their wonderful memories of 426, Rockhill Drive Within 1 mile - HEB (4 blocks, really...), Wal-Mart, Broadway, and the public library. 1 block from Northwood Elementary, one of the best in the city (5-star). The 3 jungle gyms and toddler play areas are open to the public. Great kite launch site! 3/4 mile from Garner Middle School - 15 minute walk. Bus stop for MacArthur High School is three doors down. 4 minutes from two major hospitals. 3 minutes from our vet, orthodontist, dentist, NE Pediatric Center, TX Med Clinic, and the Quarry Shopping Center. 13 banks within a mile. 13 minutes from downtown. Lots of kids and friendly neighbors - will really miss all the decorations on Halloween and Christmas and the yearly Easter Parade. Beautiful trees! Friendly long term (20 years plus residents) neighbors. Active and no charge neighborhood association and neighborhood watch program. Largest gym in city 4 minutes away. Pet friendly neighborhood. Quiet at night. Listen to the wind in the leaves and the trees. Lotsa stars, too! Alley garbage pickup. Lots of Restaurants Please don't hesitate to respond to this email or call me or my team for more information at 733-1928. Sincerely, Joe Barfield The Joe Barfield Group of Keller Williams Realty 227 Rose Ln, San Antonio, TX 78212 email: homes@joebarfield.com phone: 733-1928 © Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved, Joe Barfield.

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