Bloomingdale’s rowhouses have a lovely way of holding a street together without all saying the same thing. Projecting bays, corner towers, and front porches reflect different stages of its development. By the 1910s, the earlier three-story forms were giving way to more compact, two-story porch-front houses in parts of the neighborhood. Look closely and a walk becomes a small architectural lesson—without anyone needing to hand out a syllabus.
Homes & everyday living
Rowhouses define much of the historic district, with apartment buildings and converted residences adding variety. Layout, floor-to-floor circulation, light, and rear outdoor space are useful points of comparison. The district’s design guidance also offers valuable context for anyone imagining exterior improvements.
While you’re here
Explore the residential blocks and make a stop at Crispus Attucks Park, a community green space tucked into the neighborhood. It is a good place to slow down after studying the streetscape.
Why live here
For a strong sense of residential character, with architecture that gives each block its own texture. Bloomingdale may resonate if you like the relationship between a city house, its porch, and the life of the street.