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Houses From the 1900s

Architectural style, particularly that used in the design of homes, reflects the mood of the country, its culture and its people. America was developing so rapidly at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th that many styles were flourishing at the same time. Some architects were looking back at classic European styles while others were looking forward to a new, modern era, resulting in an eclectic mixture of building styles across the country.

  1. Queen Anne

    • Queen Anne-style houses featured heavy detail and ornamentation, from steeply pitched, irregular roofs to towers and turrets. These homes incorporated details seen in a variety of European architectural styles from Medieval to Victorian Gothic. This was the most prevalent style during 1880 to 1900.

    Folk Victorian

    • Folk Victorian was a widely used style from 1880 to 1910, when housing was needed for lower and middle income families. Materials were mass produced and easily transported on the new and expanding railroad system. Folk Victorian was a cut-down version of the Queen Anne style featuring gables, porches and Gothic and Italianate detailing.

    Period Styles

    • Tudor Revival was one of the period styles favored in the early 20th century.

      Between 1900 and 1929, American architects looked back at classic European styles and began to reinterpret them to satisfy popular demand. These old/new styles included Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Neoclassical and Italian Renaissance.

    Craftsman Bungalow

    • The bungalow originated in India and the first one appeared in the United States in 1876. They were simple, one-storied homes, devoid of detail and ornamentation. As the Arts and Craft movement took hold, architects turned away from over-blown Victorian architecture towards individually designed, hand-crafted styles. The simple bungalow was perfect for this new generation of designers and the Craftsman bungalow came into being during the early 1900s. The style featured gables, pitch roofs and large porches. It gained an extra half story, with bedrooms built into the roof. It is currently enjoying a revival and these homes are much in demand.

    Prairie/Foursquare

    • The Prairie is one of America's home-grown styles, popular from 1900 to 1920. The Prairie is a simple design incorporating hints of Japanese architecture. The Foursquare is a variant of the Prairie based on a design of four rooms on each of two floors and a further half story with a large dormer and often a long or wrap-around porch. Like the Craftsman bungalow the Prairie/Foursquare is experiencing a revival today.

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