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

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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

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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

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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

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Queen Anne�1860’s – 1910’s

• Inventive Style
• Mixture of Various Architectural pieces
• Multi Story Building
• Many Windows
• Large Porch
• Ornate Moldings called Gingerbread Molding

Queen Anne

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

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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

Post Modern

Traditional VS. Contemporary

Traditional

• Individual Rooms have one function
• Often time very ornamental
• Associate with Architecture from the 18^th and 19^th Century
• Thomas Jefferson common Architect

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Contemporary

• Rooms have a utilitarian function
• Designed to incorporate landscape
• Associated with 20^th and 21^st century
• Thomas Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright common Architects