1345 Carolyn Sue c, originally uploaded by RedStickModern.
This tantalizing scrap is the second house that caught my eye on Carolyn Sue. I was lucky enough to have the chance to talk to the current owner for a few minutes, and his enthusiasm for his home was delightful. He said that he’s been working on the place for around two years and that there are still some things he’d like to do, including removing a non-historic brick and iron fence (not pictured).
What I really like about this house (besides the sweeping front gable), is the use of the CMU as an evident building material–it’s not hidden behind a coat of paint, nor is it plastered over to give a smooth finish. It is what it is, and is even emphasized by the blocks that are removed from the front wall. The curtain wall of windows that opens up into the back yard is just barely visible to the right of the entry courtyard. Lovely!
