Westmoreland and Portland Places: The History and Architecture of America's Premier Private Streets, 1888-1988
In Westmoreland and Portland Places Julius K. Hunter traces a century of two St. Louis private streets, focusing on the way of life that produced the elegant houses described in a separate essay by Esley Hamilton, an architectural historian."--New York Times Book Review"Westmore and Portland Placesis attractive enough to be a best-selling cocktail table' book, but it is considerably more than that. Well written and thoroughly researched, it offers a great deal for the reader. . . . While not unique to St. Louis, the private street flourished here as nowhere else, and these opulent examples, occupied and treasured, are of more than local interest. They are worthy of the book, and the book is worthy of them."--West End Word"A fascinating architectural tour of one of the premier private places in the nation. . . The 400 photographs here are a luscious feast of American architecture. Authour Hunter has tastefully assembled these photos and written in an admiring manner of this unusual architectural area. Captivating."--Book Reader"Hunter weaves wonderful stories about St. Louis' two premier private places while artfully describing them and their ornate opulence. . . .Westermoreland and Portland Placesis a must.' Julius Hunter's masterful treatment of the subject is thorough and concise in every authentic detail."--St. Louis Marketplace--A Forum"The elaborate coffee table book,' with more than 200 pictures in color, delves into the history and architecture of two of America's existing private streets, both in St. Louis."--St. Joseph New-Press"Westmore and Portland are the grandest remnants of the golden era of private places."--Spirit: Quarterly Newsletter of the Missouri Historical Society