I had planned to go on a road trip yesterday to digitally capture more architecture, but the weather was not cooperative, and today it is too cold. Therefore, I am putting together some miscellaneous images I had previously taken. They all have something of interest to share…
A relatively unaltered Prairie style house which closely follows Wrightian concepts.
I’m fairly certain that this is a mail-order or plan book design, probably from the late 20’s or early 30’s. Despite the broken pediment over the door, this is a Tudor style house. Most were rendered in masonry, but a surprising number of Tudors were wood-clad.
This house would be Moderne if not for the pitched roof and gable which appear to be original (houses in the Art Moderne style have flat roofs). What’s not to love about a curved corner of glass block which illuminates two levels? Also note the use of glass block beneath two small windows.
Built in the Italianate style, this house has received numerous stylistic “updates” over the years, and originally looked a bit different than it does now. The large flat area of the roof suggests a cupola may have once been present. Vinyl siding masks the cornice detailing of the bracketed area. The shallow projecting bay at the side of the house is likely a very early alteration with its transom sash of colored glass in the Queen Anne manner. The columned porch no doubt replaced a more decorative one in the Italianate style.
This might be the only Craftsman style house I’ve seen with a Palladian window! Except for that, the house is a nice example of the style. Note the original garage doors!
A well-maintained Prairie style house which appears to be relatively unaltered.
That glass block corner is very unique!
I’d wager that the Italianate had iron creating around the flat roof section. It looks too large to have been a cupola.
Those are some nice Prarie-style homes. They’re one of the most graceful American home styles.
Finally, the Tudor appears a bit like a mix with Dutch Colonial with the two raised roofs, although it’s possible those were later additions to increase second-floor space.
Good point about the Italianate! I think you are right… iron cresting makes much more sense than a cupola given the large area. Thanks for noting that. I would think that the curved glass corner of the not-quite-Moderne house would be prone to problems given the enormous cold joints, but I saw no visible indication of any issues. That’s a lot of glitz for a small house!