LaFayette Street is home to houses dating back to the 1900s, 1920s, 1950s and one as old as 1870.
However, this one street has also created a neighborhood for its residents. Nancy and George Miranda live at 68 LaFayette St. in their 1900’s house, and it’s not uncommon to meet with their fellow neighbors out in each other's yards or porch.
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