My favorite thing about living in an historic neighborhood is the variety of architectural details. Unlike many modern neighborhoods in which properties are expected to conform to a set of design standards, in the older neighborhoods, there were often a great variety of styles. The Morning Star is part of the Houston and Pierre Streets Historic Residential District. The houses in this district are from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and represent Queen Anne, Italianate, Classical Revival, Tudor, and Vernacular Folk styles. Built in 1902, our house, a Queen Anne “transitional”, is one of the newer ones. This afternoon, I went for a stroll around the neighborhood and photographed some of many details one can see just walking around. The first three photos are from our house.
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A Taste of Morning 
These homes all look so lovely, and varied. No ticky tacky boxes here – must be a wonderful neighbourhood to live in.
Thank you for your comments, Lynne. It is an interesting neighborhood to walk around. Some of the houses could use a little more tlc, but many are quite lovely.
Wonderful architectural views!
Thank you! I had a fun afternoon taking those pictures!
I live in a 1730’s historic New Hampshire home and preservation of architectural detail is so important. Love your post!
Wow! Manhattan wasn’t founded until about 120 years after your house was built! Thanks for the note : )
Nice neighborhood to stroll in. I really like the electrical insulator on the peak of the roof. Is it actually on top of the lightening rod?
Oscar
No, there isn’t actually a lightning rod there to my knowlegde. I am not sure who first put the electrical insulator on the roof, but it is a nice touch. I’ve been enjoying your safari posts, by the way!
Great images–I’m a house stalker–whew–I admitted it! I have more photos of houses then my kids! (OK, maybe not quite–but close) Stacey
LOL : )
That’s my favorite kind of neighborhood! Love the photos.
Thank you! It is an interesting neighborhood.
Beautiful pictures!
A lovely gallery – how nice it must be to stroll in your area!
Oh, yes, it is very nice : )
It really is the little details that make older houses shine over modern construction. Nice shots!
Thank you, Diana!
I’m an architectural groupie as well. Love all architectural details! 🙂
Thanks! It is an interesting neighborhood : )
You have a lovely neighborhood. I love the photos here!
Thank you, Anne. Someone the houses could use a little more TLC, but there are some really beautiful ones.
I love neighborhoods like yours. So full of history, and just so beautiful!
There is a lot of local history in our neighborhood. It is Manhattan’s only designated historic residential district.
Laurie, these are beautiful!! What a great collection.
Thanks, David! It is an interesting neighborhood!
Laurie
Thank you, Dana!