Pomander Walk, Tudor style residential complex in Upper West Side, Manhattan, United States
Description
Pomander Walk is a collection of 27 small residential buildings arranged in two parallel rows between West 94th and West 95th Streets. The structures combine Tudor-style elements with brick, stucco, and half-timbered facades that form a unified ensemble.
History
Developer Thomas Healy built this residential complex in 1921 with the intention to use the land for a hotel later. The planned conversion never happened, and the buildings became an established neighborhood instead.
Culture
The name comes from a 1910 romantic play by English dramatist Louis Parker that depicted charming houses near London. Residents today still reference this literary inspiration when describing their neighborhood.
Practical
The complex is accessible through gates at both ends and offers a quiet walking path that visitors can explore. The narrow lanes are best enjoyed on foot and show the residential character of the place.
Did you know?
Residents maintain colorful flower boxes and small gardens along the pedestrian walkway between the buildings. This lively planting adds warmth and personality to the intimate space between the historic structures.
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