1900

By kaylamfriend

  • 1900

    1900
    This is a housing style called Renaissance Revival. The name for this style refers to movement in Europe. This style is based on the architecture of 16th-century Renaissance Italy and France. It has elements from Ancient Greek and Roman architecture. This housing had expensive materials so it was made for the rich and for the public.

  • 1900

    1900
    This housing is called the Shotgun style. It was popular in rural areas, along with black communities. They are houses that all the rooms connect without hallways to save space and money. They are also found in urban areas, such as cities. And since they were small and cities were growing, these fit with the space.

  • 1900

    1900
    This housing is called Queen Anne. These houses were unregular and were decorated greatly. It is named after Queen Anne as it tries to represent her style. They were focused in San Francisco. It moved throughout America but originated from England. These houses gave people permission to be creative and unique.

  • 1900

    1900
    Richardsonian Romanesque is the style of this house. It would get divided up into apartments. It later became like a bed and breakfast style. The designer liked to make different houses in Colorado- so this is where that style is based. They would use stone and brick to build these houses as it was a common material.

  • 1900

    1900
    Chateauesque is the style of this house. These were types of mansions, so the wealthy is who owns these. It has the same characteristics as the renaissance and victorian houses. This idea originated in France and made its way to the USA. This is because architect Richard Morris was the first American to study at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in France.

  • citations

    Craven, Jackie. “House Style Guide to the American Home.”
    Thought Co, 25 Sept. 2019, www.thoughtco.com/house-style-guide-american-home-4065233. old house journal. “A History of Cape Cod Design.” Old House Online, 25 Apr. 2019, www.oldhouseonline.com/house-tours/original-cape-cod-cottage. Stamp, Elizabeth. “Popular House Styles from Greek Revival to Neoclassical.” Architectural Digest, 19 July 2016, www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/popular-house-styles-from-greek-revival-to-neoclassical.