Historic Western Suburb Home for Rent

When walking through Lexington's Historic Western Suburb, it doesn't take long to realize that it's one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Residents may notice impressive stone facades, quaint cottages and classically-inspired homes that modern builders no longer make. The oldest standing home in the neighborhood, the Matthew Walker House, was built in 1795, just 15 years after the city of Lexington was first settled. Another famous home is the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Now a museum, residents can walk by or tour the house to learn the history of one of the United States' most famous first ladies and the wife of Abraham Lincoln. Over its long history, however, Lexington's Historic Western Suburb has also seen many ups and downs. "The neighborhood used to be in steep decline, with people moving out of the area and homes falling into disrepair, but it's seen a big transformation since then," says John Hackworth, a local educator and resident who has lived in Lexington for over 30 years. Nowadays, residents of Historic Western Suburb enjoy the neighborhood's unique combination of a storied, old-timey atmosphere with proximity to "The best restaurants, entertainment and shopping