Some of the rooflines are distinguished by decorative urns, details that echo Classicism. The side second floor bay is still a feature of the corner house. These modern row houses are built in whole blocks. They lack the flamboyance and individuality of the Green St. row houses. There is no hint of the personality of the owner inside from the uniformity of the exterior details.
Anonymity is conveyed by the sameness of style in the units.
The conformity of character leaves the observer clueless about the social status of the owner. As in the past, the modern row houses offer an alternative to living directly in center city with their location on its more peaceful fringes. Transportation into the city is still easily accessible, making the cultural advantages of Philadelphia convenient. I did not find any literature particularly relevant to the dialogue between these modern dwellings and row houses of the past, but it is clear that the new ones respond to the influence of the older examples. A City of Neighborhoods.