Georgian 1700s Named for King George of England

Georgian 1700’s • Named for King George of England • Typically Constructed of Brick • Windows and Doors will be symmetrical • Palladian Style Front entrance. Columns on both sides of the door. • Multi-pane glass windows • Square and symmetrical in shape • Pair chimneys

Federal 1700’s • Inspired by the Georgian Style and Greek Architecture • All features are symmetrical • Front Door has a Pediment and a Fan Light above it • Sometimes incorporates Dormers • Addition of Dentil Molding • Shutters • Arches in the interior

Saltbox 1800’s • Popular in New England • Rear Roof plunges from the tallest story down to the first story • Typically square and simple style

Greek Revival 1825 - 1890 • Pediment gable • Symmetrical shape • Heavy cornice • Bold, simple moldings • Most have columns

More Greek Revival Note: These two homes are also known as Plantation Style.

Italianate 1840 - 1880 • Two Story Buildings • Usually Square Shape with a side attachment • Very Ornate Moldings • Tall and Skinning Windows • Topped with a Cupola

Queen Anne 1860’s – 1910’s • Inventive Style • Mixture of Various Architectural pieces • Multi Story Building • Many Windows • Large Porch • Ornate Moldings called Gingerbread Molding

Tudor 1890’s - 1930’s • Many Cross Gables on the façade • Half Timbering along the façade of the house • Multi-Paned Casement windows • Steeply Pitched Roofs

California Bungalow 1900’s – 1920’s • One Story or One-Half Stories • Offset Front Entrance • Large Bay or Picture window • Exposed Rafters • Columns on the Front porch

Ranch 1930’s – Present • One Story- Rectangular Shape • Pitched Roof • Attached Garages • One Large Picture Window near the Front Entrance • Rear has a sliding Patio door • Very Economical

Contemporary • Off Sized Houses • Tall Windows • Simple, Little to no ornamentation • Designed to incorporate local landscape • Incorporates many architectural styles

Post Modern • Sense of "anything goes": Forms filled with humor, irony, ambiguity, contradiction • Juxtaposition of styles: Blend of traditional, contemporary, and newly-invented forms • Exaggerated or abstract traditional detailing • Local materials and traditions are not necessarily used or considered

Traditional VS. Contemporary • • Traditional Individual Rooms have one function Often time very ornamental Associate with Architecture from the 18 th and 19 th Century Thomas Jefferson common Architect • • Contemporary Rooms have a utilitarian function Designed to incorporate landscape Associated with 20 th and 21 st century Thomas Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright common Architects