Historic Art Moderne garden community wrapped around a large natural courtyard. 10 minute walk to Uptown, South End or East Boulevard. Dowd YMCA is 2 blocks away. Latta Park 3 is blocks away. View of Uptown during winter months from the living room window. Very friendly pedestrian community. 5 minute walk to light rail. Floors are tile, antique parquet, terrazzo and mosaic granite. Coffered ceilings are amazing. Pet deposit dependent on animal. Rent includes water, basic cable and heat (approximately $150 value). Power bill is rarely over $30. Historic Information: 1) Myrtle Square is the most sophisticated example of a garden court multi-family housing property type in Charlotte. Garden court communities have their genesis in the English Garden City Movement and gained popularity in Europe due to the massive need for housing that arose from the destruction of World War One and the rapidly urbanizing effects of industrialization. Natural spaces, most often demonstrated with a central courtyard, and common areas were utilized to facilitate interaction and community involvement among urban residents. 2) Myrtle Square is a rare local example of Art Moderne architecture and is indeed a rare residential example of this architectural style. Art Moderne is a subdued derivative of Art Deco, utilizing decorative features such as glass brick walls, porthole windows, distinctive iron work and smooth geometric lines. Art Deco and Art Moderne were the first rejections of historicity that gained popular acceptance. Historic Art Moderne garden community wrapped around a large natural courtyard. 10 minute walk to Uptown, South End or East Boulevard. Dowd YMCA is 2 blocks away. Latta Park 3 is blocks away. View of Uptown during winter months from the living room window. Very friendly pedestrian community. 5 minute walk to light rail. Floors are tile, antique parquet, terrazzo and mosaic granite. Coffered ceilings are amazing. Pet deposit dependent on animal. Rent includes water, basic cable and heat (approximately $150 value). Power bill is rarely over $30.
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