At the turn of the 20th century and into the 1920s, Old Southwest was developed in downtown Columbia. In Old Southwest, chestnut, bur oak and catalpa trees grow along wide, sidewalk-lined streets laid out in a grid formation. Many homes occupy nearly half-acre lots and sit back from the curb. Most were built sometime in the early-to-mid 20th century, reflecting American Foursquare or Colonial Revival styles. Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revivals are also common designs found in this community. Signs of this bygone era are preserved throughout the Old Southwest neighborhood and homes retain their historic facades. Glenwood Avenue is still a red-brick road despite other streets being paved over. The red bricks were hand-laid. Back then, it was along that road where Columbia’s millionaires lived. It’s common to see people riding bikes down the roads here. In addition to the convenient location and diverse housing market, the community’s quiet nature is another draw. Old Southwest has a lot of pet owners, lots of trees and a whole lot of gardeners. There is more wildlife in the neighborhood than anywhere else — deer, squirrels, etc. A number of these properties have also been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.