by Architectural Observer | Nov 11, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture, Observations
Old houses have long been subject to changing architectual trends and fashion. Since its beginning, the United States has been a place of change and experimentation; the fact is just one reason why we have not done so well at preserving our architectural history...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 10, 2016 | Blog, Observations
Indigenous to the Ozark region of Missouri and Arkansas, the stone veneers known as “Ozark Giraffe” are a highly memorable vernacular construction technique. Examples of structures clad in this manner are also commonly found in adjacent areas of Oklahoma...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 9, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
Although this house is clearly struggling with its identity, it’s quite obvious that the house was originally styled in the Craftsman manner; it probably dates to around 1915. Surviving original defining details include the projecting eaves with exposed rafter...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Observations
A common justification for building anew (as opposed to renovating an existing building) is the claim that the client can get “exactly what is wanted” or that new construction will be a “fresh start” – a chance to “do...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
This house was built as a modest example of Tudor Revival, probably in the late 1920’s or early 1930’s. If it weren’t for the few surviving identifying characteristics typical of the style (projecting gabled brick entry with arched door and first...
by Architectural Observer | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog, Observations
One doesn’t expect to see Victorian-era row houses anywhere in Kansas, but especially not in the less-populated western half. There just wasn’t much need for a dense, urban, housing type on the wide-open prairie. Imagine my surprise when, 15 or 20...
