Before the annexations of the 1920s, there were a handful of existing homes on the west side of Kenilworth. Most of these homes were not designed by trained architects. Along the southern portion of Ridge Road, there is a small concentration of homes from the late 19th century. 371 Ridge Road is an example of one of these homes. Notably, it is the only home in Kenilworth designed in the Italianate style, which was inspired by Italian farmhouses.