On Dean Parkway Then and Now

Originally called Calhoun Terrace Apartments, this building is surrounded by gardens and outdoor terraces. Windows offer views the parkway, Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles. Architect, Jack Liebenberg of Liebenberg & Kaplan, designed a variety of layouts. Most of the buildings 100 units have two bedrooms and two baths, a few have three bedrooms and two baths, others contain one-bedroom and a few others offer two bedrooms, a library, dining room and two baths. A heated, underground garage below the apartments will with an entrance on the boulevard can accommodate 125 automobiles.

Completed in 1960, The building features a lighter face brick. aluminum sash and Italian mosaic tile in panel construction, with marble pillars.It is completely sound-proof and fireproof. Some of the apartments have private balconies facing the lakes and all of the apartments will have view of one of the lakes. A solarium, laundry and clothes-drying facilities will are located on a portion Of the roof. The solarium includes steam exercise equipment and a 20.by 40 foot swimming pool.

New types Of heating, Ventilation and air-conditioning systems serve each apartment. with independent thermostat controls. A fresh air intake ventilation system was installed to remove all food odors from corridors Of the apartment building. Maid service is offered as an optional feature. Each kitchen has built-in ovens and ranges, and 12-foot refrigerators with freezer compartments. Two high-speed. automatic elevators will carry tenants to the building’s seven levels, including the garage. The main entry level contains a large foyer and an entertainment area, which leads directly to terraces and outdoor seating, overlooking the lake.