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Izmir is one of the most important centers of population of Levantines in the Ottoman Empire. Dwellings like villas that Levantines, who played a significant role in the social and business life of the city, constructed in this center have a special importance. Most of these constructions that attract attention with their designs and also with their architectural understanding, of which its foundation extends across the borders of Turkey, were constructed within a short timeframe that starts from the end of 19th century till the beginning of 20th century. Even though Bornova, which in the position of an extension of Izmir, is accepted as a suburb where summer resorts of Levantines were located; it was a centre of population with its institutions like schools, churches where they settled continuously before the construction of the railroad. However, Izmir-Kasaba (Turgutlu) railway line, which was an important milestone in the urban development of Bornova and came into use in 1865 doubtlessly caused a noticeable increase in the population of Levantines settled in Bornova. Station and its surrounding have gained importance and started to develop after the railway connection, and it became a preferred district of Bornova. Two examples we will introduce in this article are located on the main street that connects train station to the center. It is aimed to introduce two houses together, which are important heritages of Levantines in Bornova, and constructed by American Davy Family and Austrian De Cramer Family, since they have similar features in common in terms of architectural and ornamental features