Funston Avenue Officers' Family Housing

The Funston Avenue homes as they look today.

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Constructed during the Civil War to house officers and their families, the homes on Funston Avenue have always been as much about form as function. These beautiful homes embody an American ideal, managing to be both urban and pastoral in their aesthetic.

In 1878, the order was given for the houses on the west side of Funston to do an about face. Yes, the homes were flipped around. Originally, they faced west towards the parade ground, but the army felt it was tacky to leave the backside of the homes visible for anyone entering from the main entrance to the east. The decision to spare visitors the sight of army majors' undies however, caused unintended consequences with the overall feng shui of the place.

Now, the houses are inhabited by small businesses.