The Beardsley Avenue lies north of downtown Elkhart. It has a serene environment as it consists of various parks, historic vehicular bridge and an amazingly intact residential neighborhood along St Joseph’s river. The island Park is connected to the Pulaski Park by a bridge .A historic bandstand lies at the center of the island. A largely filled millrace is still visible east of the Edwards bugs’ avenue after going out of business.
The site is used by the public for recreation and entertainment due to the presence of the numerous parks like island park which has an artesian well and a Lundquist bicentennial park among others,Ruthmere mansion and museum . It is also used for architectural purposes for it is wealth of architectural examples of the 20th century. The district also serves as a business center as companies like Atwood mobile products are found there. The numerous residential units like Riverside apartment are significant in residential development. It has played the very roles since the beginning and is still used in the same way no matter the changes that have occurred since then.
Albert Beardsley, his family and working partners dwelt in the Beardsley avenue district between 19 and 20 centuries carrying out several businesses. The Presbyterian Church and Salvation Army show that they were christians.Soon after his death, his nephews and sons continued in the very place that led to its further development. The presence of ecstatic buildings of those old times are clear evidence that existed designers and architects who carried out such tasks. The great Ruthmere mansion is in this case associated with architect Enoch Hill Turncock and A.H.Ellwood who designed Queen Anne building.
As human continue to live in the district, their activities would greatly change the site either positively or negatively. The district is bound to have modern buildings and improved transport system due to improved technology.
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