Moment in Time Revisited

This photograph shows the development and new construction in “Arlington Place” subdivision near the northwest corner of Third and Arlington Avenues around 1896 (looking northwest). Utility poles and street signs are evident, but the streets are yet to be paved. The home in the forefront is the Newhouse residence at 2020 West Third. It is flanked by the one-story residence of the Skeele family at 1492 Roxbury in the background left and the house at 2049 Cardigan in the background center. Clinton Newhouse, his wife Blanche Gray Newhouse, and their daughter Marie are shown in the inset. Mr. Newhouse worked for the railroad for 52 years and was Station Master at Marble Cliff at the time of his retirement in 1936. The area has changed significantly during the years. “Arlington Place” evolved into the Village of Marble Cliff. Fortunately all three homes have survived.

NOTE: Originally submitted to ThisWeek News for publication March 15, 2006.