A beautiful and historic area in El Paso has seen a big shift in the makeup of its neighborhood over the years but remains just as beautiful as it ever was.
The stretch of Montana between the 1000 block and the 1500 block was once an amazing row of wonderful and beautifully designed homes. Mansions if you will, each built to its owners tastes. No “cookie cutter” homes here.
In 2004, the area was designated a national historic district. That means there are strict rules as to how and if you can remodel/rebuild, etc which keeps the beauty and history of the area intact.
That stretch of Montana has seen a lot of changes over the years, slowly morphing from a neighborhood of homes and families to more of a “business” district I call ‘Lawyer Row”. It makes sense … easy access to the courthouse, beautiful setting? No brainer.
It’s not just lawyers in the ‘hood though. The 90’s saw a flood of businesses start buying up these properties and the area is now home to accountants, wellness centers, realtors, acupuncturists and more; all working in places that are beautiful from both a historic and architectural standpoint.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes the significance of the architectural styles of the homes that include Queen Anne; Romanesque; Prairie School; Mission Revival; Classical Revival; Colonial Revival; Dutch Colonial; Italian Renaissance Revival; Late Gothic Revival and Spanish Eclectic. – borderzine.com
Historic El Paso Homes
Homes In El Paso National Historic District
Gallery Credit: Dubba G
Several of the homes were built by the one and only Henry Trost who designed many key homes and buildings in El Paso. The unique look of this area isn’t all because of the designers though …
The area’s proximity to the main rail line through town brought building materials that were not common in other El Paso houses, according to the National Register of Historic Places. The red brick and columns of these stately homes stood in contrast to the stucco, adobe and wood used in houses in the surrounding areas. – borderzine.com
They all have pretty sweet views of the annual Thanksgiving Day parade too with many of the homes and businesses hosting private parties on that day.
The ‘hood has totally, almost passionately and lovingly accepted the modern world and the current blend of homes and businesses. It’s well worth a walk through some evening.
A single step through one of those doors will take you into a different world and a different time. If you let it.
The Oldest Home In New Mexico
Interior and exterior photos of the oldest home in New Mexico
Gallery Credit: Dubba G
Currently, The Most Expensive Home In Texas Is More Than 24,000 Sq. Ft.
While on the market for some time now, the price was just reduced by $7 million – from $42,999,000 to now $35,999,000. Check out the customizations in this home.
Gallery Credit: Diana Stewart with ALLIE BETH ALLMAN & ASSOCIATES
