However, since the 1940s, it has become more urbanized than the rest of the community, since numerous apartment buildings have been built in the area.

[4] Architects William Gray Purcell and George Grant Elmslie designed the Catherine Gray House in this neighborhood, at 2409 Lake of the Isles Boulevard; it is currently owned by Brian and Mary Longe.

After many years of alterations and much white paint, the house had lost most of its Prairie School characteristics.

The Longes completed an extensive historical restoration to the exterior in 2005-2006, returning it to its original appearance.

Signs denoting the neighborhood incorporate the window designs of this house.