The 1500 block of N. 16th St. enjoys the presence of numerous buildings that are, in our estimation, architectural gems. A few years ago, a new stucco apartment building rose on the block, looking like a tumor next to an amazing old structure. Earlier this year, we told you of plans for yet another addition to the block at 1516 N. 16th St., and hoped that the new building would reduce the impact of the aforementioned stucco tumor.
In case you don't recall, this four-story building will eventually have nineteen apartments. As is the case with most new construction in the area, it will surely target Temple students, and make us jealous of their living conditions compared to those of our college days. We still don't know what this building will ultimately look like, but it sure is doing a fine job of blocking the view of the stuccoed building next door.
Hopefully, the builders will at least opt for brick on the facade, providing the block with an inoffensive addition. If this one is all stucco like its neighbor however, we're gonna be really upset. If the neighboring buildings could talk, perhaps they'd lament the look of their new companions. Or maybe they'd be happy for the lame new neighbors, as they look even better in direct comparison.