House Style?

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Permalink Reply by M. O'Neil on December 16, 2009 at 10:36am

I had to smile when I looked at the image: Here is a house trying hard to be Tudor (patterned brickwork, steeply pitched roof, prominent front gable with side gables, even the jerkinhead roofs - that "snipped off" gable treatment.) But the influence of Colonial Revival is apparent: Segmentally arched windows openings with voissoirs (that "fan" type brickwork above), front porch with bell-jar type roof, and single arrangement double hung windows. A beautiful synthesis, and VERY 1920s. I know the Gordon Van Tine company offered a few home models that showed the same cross-pollination in the 20s. But this is a more pure example, especially with the masonry.

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Permalink Reply by Sean Maher on December 23, 2009 at 6:13pm

Tiny bit of craftsman/bungalow influence in there too, with the deep eaves and projecting rafter tails. Crazy house. Are there more like it in the area?

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Permalink Reply by Theresse on February 5, 2010 at 4:08pm

I am very envious of you that you have that old photo as well. That's a great picture! I hope you're having it framed and displayed in your house! :)

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