Architecture Styles Through the Ages

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