February 3, 2010

Having grown up at the other end of this block, I have always admired this house located at 936 Windermere. It was built in 1916 and was designed by local architect J.C. Pennington, for Charles Porter. Porter was an early automotive executive, acting as manager of the American Auto Trimming factory which was located on the east side of Walker Road, between Edna Street and the junction with…