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Dec 4, 1000
Log Cabin
Log cabins originated around the time of 3500 BC, and are still being built today. These homes are made of wood logs that are less finished typically, and have a large stone or brick chimney attached. Older versions of these homes usually had one story, whereas today some are being built with more than two stories -
Dec 2, 1200
German
German homes were built from the 13th century to the 19th century. These homes are framed in timber, and these homes combine the living quarters with the barn where livestock stays. The barn area would be on one side, while living accomodations were located on another side -
Sep 2, 1550
Half-Timbered
Between 1550 and 1603, half timered houses were built. These houses consist of multiple lines crossing and forming geometrical shapes, and many windows lining the home. Typically, these houses have at least two stories, and are located closely to one another -
Spanish
Spanish houses originated in the 17th/18th century. These homes typically consist of red tile roofs, smooth stucco siding and deep door openings from the Spanish theme, along with the Mediterranean arches, balconies and wrought iron detail. -
Garrison
From the 1600's to the present, Garrison homes have been built. Garrison homes generally have two stories, with the second story hanging over the first. They also typically have a chimney, and older versions have casement windows while newer versions have double-hung windows -
Saltbox
Saltbox homes originated in the 1600's, but were stopped being built by 1840. These homes have a long, pitched roof that slopes down to the back, and are generally made of wood. They are also typically one story in the back and two stories in the front -
Dutch
Dutch houses have been built from the 1600's to the present. These houses have distinguishable round gables, typically H-shaped, and walls are whitewashed with thatched roofs -
Cape Cod
From the 1600's to the present, cape cod homes have been built. These homes are low and broadly built, generally a story and a half to two stories, and has a steep, pitched roof with end gables and a chimney -
French
French architecture began making major appearances around 1671, and French houses were inspired by the architecture of France. These houses may include half-timbering, an arched doorway, or a rounded tower at the entryway -
Georgian
Georgian houses range from 1690 to 1800. These houses have a simple exterior and are symmetrical, with centrally located doors with windows that have small panes of glass, and either gable or hip roofs -
Federal-Classic Revival
From 1775 to 1783, federal style houses became popular. Federal classic revivial homes have a boxlike shape, are symmetrical, and have at least two stories. Sometimes a portico, an open space supported by columns, was added to the main entrance -
Federal-Adam
From 1780 to 1840, federal style architecture became very popular. The Adam style continues the symmetry of the Georgian style, with swags, urns, and other motifs. The main feature of the Adam style is a fanlight over the front entrance, and also Palladian windows, circular elliptical windows, and oval-shaped rooms -
Native American
During the 1800's, Native Americans built temporary houses, or tent like structures, called Teepees. They are in a cone like shape, with a pointed tip, and can consist of materials such as animal skin or hide, or any other fiber they were able to use to block harsh weather or keep warmth inside of the teepee -
Southern Colonial
A spin-off of Greek revival developed during the 1800's, southern colonial homes are large two or three story houses made from brick or frame, and are symmetrical, with two story columns spanning across the entire front covered by an extension of the roof. Dormers, shutters, or a belvedere are often included -
Greek Revivial
Greek revival ranges from 1825 to about 1860. It is a very traditional design, with the classic two story entry porch across the front of the house, supported by columns, and these houses are also very symmetrical with bold moldings and heavy cornices. These houses are very large and impressive -
Gothic
The period of Victorian style homes ranged from 1837 to about 1901. Victorian Gothic homes are typically made from either wood or masonry, with spiked spires, and are usually two or three stories. These houses have pointed/slanted roofs, and sharp edges -
Mansard
Mansard houses are in the range of the Vitorian era as well. These houses have a mansard roof, which is like a roof with a lower and steeper slope and also an upper less-steep slope on both sides. Dormers often project from the steep pitched side of the roof, and the roof continues around the entire single-family home -
Italianate
These homes also range within the Victorian period. They include an overhanging roof, at least two stories, windows with shutters, and a porch extending out from the front of the house -
Prarie Style
From 1893 to 1920, prarie style homes were built. These houses have strong horizontal lines, low-pitched roofs, and overhanging eaves. The designer of these homes believed they should all have a strong relation to the environment, or the setting they are located in, These homes are mainly constructed from wood, stone, plaster, and other materials found in nature -
Queen Anne
These Victorian style homes have a large porch that wraps around the front of the home and at least one side, and are at least three stories tall, and each house has a tower sprouting through the roof, either pitched, steep, or flat at the top -
International
This style began in the 1900's. Geometric shapes and large expanses of glass windows were the foremost features of these houses built in the U.S. Flat rooftops became possible, and with that rooftop gardens. Many of these houses were constructed from white concrete, and their exteriors had little to no ornamentation. -
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts, or Craftsman, houses were built between 1905 and 1930. These houses use many natural materials. Simple, nature inspired colors were used for interior fabrics or wall coverings. Craftsman style houses have a low-pitched roof, wide eaves with triangular brackets, exposed roof rafters, and siding made from wood, stone, or stucco -
Bungalow
Between 1905 and 1930, bungalow style homes were built. These houses have one and a half stories, with a low-pitched roof, horizontal shape, and a covered front porch that is sometimes enclosed. These houses are typically made from either wood or brick
