I'm sure it was some cyclist who claimed riding a bicycle was the best way to scope out a neighborhood before moving there; and certainly I've seen some wonderful examples of local architecture while riding around. I've taken a few, and have been meaning to make more of an effort to document them for a while now. Last week I posted the very first batch of pix that could be considered architectural (though the post was mostly about a bike ride); now, I've created a directory and everything, and so I guess this is my first official post on the topic.

And what a wonderful example I've got—lovely, lovely purple, elegantly paired with grey.

this was taken in early spring of this year while on a walk.

The remainder of these pictures were taken on the historic home tour last September, though this particular house didn't happened to be featured that year.

Another angle, showing a public (street) side. The image doesn't really do the bracketing and first floor trim justice.

I just love these ‘cut corner’ windows.

So if you ever find yourself fortunate to be driving (or, better yet, cycling or walking:) on Cross in eastern Ypsilanti, keep an eye out for this jewel.

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