1546 Madison Avenue: Upon purchasing this 2-story tutor style home in 1995, the Travis family took on the task of turning the front yard into a visual garden. They have also been working steadily to restore the home and it’s grounds to their original appearance and appeal. The home itself maintains much of its period styling and features. Large spacious rooms with high 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, French doors, original plaster walls, hidden staircase, a coal burning fireplace, and a butler’s pantry.  Also most of the original wavy glass windows are still in place. The yard, which makes use of colorful mass plantings, is anchored by a period style brick driveway, which significantly adds to the home’s warmth and beauty. The ENTIRE driveway was cut and placed, by hand, one brick at a time, by
Mr. Travis and his youngest daughter. The yard’s colorful theme is achieved by mass repeat plantings of caladium’s, pursian palms, pampas
grasses, and a tall stand of English Ivy, outlining the front entrance, to give the house an English cottage feel. But the attention grabbing focal planting, is that of a lush, prolific, purple Wandering Jew, which is used as a wide landscaping border, and extends completely around the home.

202 North Panama: After living in a large ranch style house lacking of distinction, the Meyers family starting looking for a small cottage in a modest neighborhood, affordable, with distinct American style architecture, a front porch, good neighbors, historic value, character and
distinctiveness, a neighborhood identity, and proximity to their place of employment. Originally this house did not look like much, but had the desired Bungalow look, side walks, trees, and parks. The front porch was the deciding factor. Mr. Meyers says “front porches are the focal points where neighbors can meet and visit. They reclaim a sense of community.  “The architectural qualities of the home compensated for the practical short comings of one bathroom and no walk-in closets. Mr. Meyers believed the house had potential!