THE BURNS MOD HOMES IN HARVEY PARK
The Burns Mod Homes were build by developer Franklin Burns & Co. in the mid-century in response to the smashing success of the Cliff May homes a few blocks away. These homes were similar in style and nature in regards to floor plan and layout, however, they were built with more durable materials such as brick as opposed to the regular board and batten. Franklin Burns is responsible for a tremendous amount of residential housing development during the mid-century, especially in this Harvey Park area. The Burns Mod homes are different, but many are characterized by two clerestory windows up top and two floor to ceiling glass windows underneath facing the street to up the mid-century curb appeal. Many of these homes are one story brick ranches, however, a handful also came with full or partial basements. All were built with typical post and beam construction that was popular at the time. Many of these homes have carports instead of enclosed garages and can be found primarily north of Yale on Osceola, Patton, Perry, Quitman, and Raleigh Streets. There is also a tri-level model, more prevalent on Raleigh, with garden level bedroom windows below, the living spaces on the main floor, and bedrooms above.