Before us stands Avenue Eugène Godaux a Brussels street with a story. It’s a slightly curving avenue linking Avenue des Volontaires to Rue Nestor Plissart. Most of it lies in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.
This avenue isn’t just a road. It’s named after Eugène Godaux. He was Etterbeek’s mayor from 1918 to 1929. His legacy lives on in this street’s name. Many of the buildings lining Avenue Eugène Godaux date back to the 1950s. Imagine a different Brussels then.
The avenue’s layout wasn’t decided overnight. A royal decree in 1949 officially defined its path. This was part of a broader plan. It involved building on the former Anspach estate. A company called Société Anonyme de Travaux et de Crédit played a key role. They undertook the construction work.
While the street’s design was established later construction began earlier. A house was built in 1938. This was well before the road itself was fully built. The 1950s and 60s saw the real development. Within a decade Avenue Eugène Godaux took on the form we see today.
The houses are beautiful. They are mostly single-family homes. These houses are two or three stories high. They have brick facades. White faux-stone details enhance their charm. Many have small front gardens. Almost all have garage entrances on the ground floor.
Even into the 1990s more construction occurred. Some empty lots were filled. Smaller apartment buildings were built. A few additional houses also appeared. Avenue Eugène Godaux continues to evolve but retains its distinct character. It’s a blend of history and modern living. A testament to Brussels’ constant transformation. It shows the city’s ability to preserve its past while embracing the future.