Little house on the prairie

Built in 1915,this home comes from a period when many residential neighborhoods existed alongside downtown areas and nearby industrial work. This community was shaped by immigrant families, tradespeople, laborers, and locally owned businesses. Many of the homes built during this time were modest but durable, designed closely together to support dense and walkable residential communities.

Throughout the twentieth century, the neighborhood experienced significant social and economic change. Like many historic urban areas, it saw periods of disinvestment as industries shifted and populations moved outward from the city. Some homes were heavily altered, neglected, or left vacant over time, while others remained occupied across multiple generations.

Today, the neighborhood continues to reflect layers of its history through its residential streets, and the mix of preservation, renovation, and contemporary redevelopment occurring side by side.

Before renovation images of a master bedroom showing exposed brick walls, wooden framing, and unfinished ceiling with visible roof rafters and insulation, with some construction materials and cardboard boxes present.
Before and after images of a master bedroom renovation, showing light pink walls, white trim, a window, and a carpeted floor, with a brick accent wall and closet doors.
The image shows a before view of a house's upstairs main area under renovation. The ceiling and walls are exposed with visible wooden beams, brickwork, and framing. Construction materials and debris are scattered across the floor, and some walls have
Images showing the upstairs main area of a house after renovation. The photos display peach-colored walls, a ceiling light fixture, windows, a staircase with a black railing, brick accent wall, and a small bathroom with a dark vanity and a mirror.
Before renovation image of a bedroom showing exposed wall framing, damaged drywall, and an unfinished ceiling with darkened wooden beams.
Photo collage showing a bedroom after renovation. Top left: hallway with peach-colored walls, doorway leading to an area with a brick accent wall. Top right: corner of the room with peach walls, a small window, and beige carpet. Bottom left: hallway
Four images show a renovation of a dining room, labeled as 'BEFORE.' The first and third images display the room's interior with unfinished walls, debris, construction materials, and window frames. The second and fourth images reveal the room's inter
After renovation, the dining room features hardwood flooring, a brick accent wall, a ceiling fan, and neutral-colored walls, with visible kitchen area and staircase.
Three before images of a kitchen undergoing renovation showing exposed wooden studs, insulation, and debris with the caption 'KITCHEN - BEFORE'.
Before and after photos of a kitchen renovation showing white cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, and windows with a backyard view; the after photo highlights new, clean finishes.
Interior view of a living room under renovation with unfinished drywall, exposed brick walls, construction materials, and tools. The room shows drywall seams not yet painted, construction debris on the floor, and a mix of brick and drywall walls.
Before and after images of a living room renovation showing new paint, flooring, and added brick accents, with a view of the kitchen and a small bathroom.