W is for Westridge Road

Today is ABC Wednesday and, by popular demand, "W" is for Westridge Road. Westridge is an east-west road between Battleground and Friendly Avenues.  To the east you have Village Tavern and to the west, Friendly Avenue Baptist Church and the Greek Orthodox Church. At the time it was constructed, Westridge really was at the western ridge of Greensboro. It crosses over Bryan Boulevard and Hobbs and the area between Westridge, Hobbs and Bryan Boulevard is known as Westridge Heights. 

The house in the above photo actually has its address on Smoketree Drive; however, this photo was taken on the Westridge side at the Bryan Boulevard West entrance ramp. When the home was built in 1996, many residents were in disbelief that someone would build so close to Bryan Boulevard. It was if the house were being built on top of this major access road through Greensboro. However, the owners did such a fabulous job of planting trees, shrubs, and perennials that today, fifteen years later, the mature plantings really do shield the property.

If you drive from one end of Westridge to the other, you will notice that it is actually very difficult to photograph the homes. They are not only set back from the highway, they are often elaborately landscaped and somewhat hidden from view. Even for this Victorian-style beauty with the stunning wrap-around porch, we had to duck under trees, as evidenced by the shadow line in the foreground.

Well, next week, we're going to have to do something creative because no street in Greensboro starts with an "X."    Suggestions? Also, if you're just joining us and you want to catch Greensboro's A-V streets, go here. Finally, click the button below if you want to see what the rest of the world dreamed up for "W" day.

                                                          

Comments

[Catherine]

Yay Westridge! Since there are no "X" roads for next week, perhaps you could find a unique crossroads to photograph. :)

[Roger Green]

Yes, love the bay windows.
Crosswalks, or eXits, or railroad crossings.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

[Denise]

Love the terrace - I always wanted something like that here - very colonial don't you think?
Denise ABC Team

[RamblingRound]

Great choice,and what a beautiful home and property! Oh, and I already have my X-word photo for next week! Better catch up! :)

[Valentina]

Bautiful picture :)

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[Mark Luther]

For X you can just find a really nice intersection and photograph 3 or 4 houses. Sunset Hills or New Irving Park would probably have several to choose from. Or perhaps photograph the X made by two crossing bats at the War Memorial Stadium.

[Jane Mitchell]

I like ROG's idea of exits for "X"--how about an exiting Greensboro street such as Battleground on out 220 or Lee Street as you merge on to 85 for starters? There are many more, e.g. Elm on 220 south.

[Leif Hagen]

I love, love those architectural details - a wrap around porch, turret!