During Swiss Avenue’s War of One-Upmanship, This Refined 1919 Original Chose Timelessness (opens in new tab)

The Swiss Avenue Historic District showcases everything from stunning Italianate estates to sprawling Mediterranean villas. In the early 20th century, this “silk stocking district” was an architectural battleground. Here, captains of industry, cotton magnates, and oil barons vied for status through stone and mortar. Commissioning some of the most awe-inspiring homes in the state, they…