Mexican War Streets House Tour

So, when I heard about this area,

I was very curious.

However, the name is a bit of-putting.

I thought it was a crime-ridden drug bonanza.

History lesson:

In 1848 the neighborhood was laid out by William Robinson following the Mexican-American War. 

Robinson named the streets after Mexican-American War battles and generals.

I was WRONG (thankfully).

Brick townhouses and beautiful architecture abound,

and I wanted to see it.

The doors:

REAL gas lanterns.

I watched them flicker and wondered

about the cost of burning them.

The facades were full of charm.

I LOVED the mansard roofs here.

Mansard roofs were invented in France.

In 1783 there was a law forbidding buildings to be taller than 20 meters.

Te measurement went only to the cornice board,

making all floors contained in a mansard roof exempt.

Those clever French!

Tomorrow I'll show the lovely window boxes.