32 St. James Park
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BERKELEY SQUARE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD FREMONT PLACE
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BERKELEY SQUARE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD FREMONT PLACE
WINDSOR SQUARE WESTMORELAND PLACE
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Addresses for the houses surrounding St. James Park were vague in the tract's early years; households were listed in city directories with such inexact locations as "ws St. James Park" or simply "St. James Park." Later, there were attempts at numbering that tried to align with the city's general practice elsewhere. There would also be confusion with house numbering vis-à-vis Chester Place, the famous subdivision that opened next door in 1899. It wasn't until after the turn of the century that addresses began to formulate around the park, still a bit random but, with only a few of them, apparently manageable by postmen, delivery boys, and visitors. The house eventually designated 32 St. James Park appears to have been built in the mid-to-late '90s and was at the southeast corner of the short stretch of roadway between the greensward and Adams Street (as the boulevard was then designated) and what was early on designated West 25th Street; it survived until 1938.
In the view above—toward the southwest from the park, over its central arroyo stone fountain—the twin peaks of #32 are seen at left center. At right is 34 St. James Park; just visible in the distance between #32 and #34 is the Capen house once at 818 West Adams Boulevard.
The full story of 32 St. James Park will appear in due course.
In the view above—toward the southwest from the park, over its central arroyo stone fountain—the twin peaks of #32 are seen at left center. At right is 34 St. James Park; just visible in the distance between #32 and #34 is the Capen house once at 818 West Adams Boulevard.
The full story of 32 St. James Park will appear in due course.
Illustration: Private Collection
