Description

With a beautifully crafted facade and exterior, Alwyn Court Apartments were built in 1908 to accommodate wealthy residents wanting large luxurious homes in the city. The original plans provided for up to 34 rooms with music parlors, wine cellars, and billiards rooms, but at the end of World War I demand declined when a smaller, much more manageable apartment lifestyle became more popular. The building was renovated to create more private rooms. The building is still a beautiful example of ornament stonework and precise detailing. Terra cotta figurines such as the Crowned Salamander grace the exterior, and still exemplify the luxurious lifestyle of yesterday. These "City Homes for Those with Country Houses" were the vogue of the day, and visitors will still be awed by the architectural splendor.