519 Warwick Road was designed by Paul Starrett in the Classical Revival style for his family, although they relocated before the home was constructed. Paul Starrett was a famous American builder, whose firm was responsible for the construction of the Empire State Building and the Lincoln Memorial, among other notable commissions. This was the first home built north of Melrose Avenue in Kenilworth. To early residents, the undeveloped area between Winnetka Avenue and Melrose Avenue was known as the North Woods.