Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Guide
Where Porch Swings Cost More Than Cars
🧭Generally defined as the area: West of Louisiana Street to the city limits, between 6th Street on the south and roughly the Kansas River to the north
📌Old West Lawrence is best known for: Massive Victorian homes that cost more than some small Kansas towns combined
👕You can spot an Old West Lawrence local by: Their political bumper stickers, reusable farmers market tote collection, and strong opinions on historic preservation
👍Move here if you want: Tree canopy so thick Google Maps satellite view is completely useless
👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Street parking probs. during KU home games (personal and occasionally passive aggressive)
✨The general vibe is: Historic money meets campus-adjacent charm with wraparound porches worth the price tag
Pros & Cons of Old West Lawrence
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Old West Lawrence tradeoffs (top 3)
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Old West Lawrence Neighborhood DNA
Professors who bike everywhere and actually mean it, empty nesters, and anyone who appreciates mature trees
