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cminor64 Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:09 pm    Post subject: House identification We just bought this house, but we are having a heck of a time nailing down what style the house is. The house was built in the 1920's. My neighbor, who has worked in construction for quite a long time, said that it is a modified Queen Anne style house. After looking on the internet, I find it hard to believe that that is correct. I lean towards calling it a modified (and mild) Art Deco house. I'd also love to put a name to the roof style, if possible. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!    Filesize:  15.09 KB  Filename:  Jackson st.jpg  Viewed:  65 Time(s)
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phansford Joined: 18 Apr 2004 Posts: 829 Location: SW Ohio	Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:12 pm    Post subject: It is a craftsman style bungalow. Probably "modified" by the builder to suit his taste and the local market. Some of the traditional features have probably been stripped off over the years. The little shed dormer on the garage really helps to identify this home. The dutch gables on the main house confuse the issue. They were used on craftsman, but typically as a feature.... not on every gable. The best source book for old houses is A Field Guide to American Houses . The local library should have a copy.
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cminor64 Joined: 24 Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:44 pm    Post subject: Thanks phansford! That's the information I needed, and it fits now that I take a better look at the Craftsman bungalow. My wife and I had written off the bungalow because one of its prominent features is the large front porch, which our house does not have. It also doesn't have exposed rafters nor large extended eaves. But aside from those detractors, the similarities are now apparent to us. And thanks for the "dutch gable" term. Best!
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SDR millennium club Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 1845 Location: San Francisco	Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:27 pm    Post subject: ..
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SDR millennium club Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 1845 Location: San Francisco	Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:56 pm    Post subject: Craftsman bungalow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Craftsman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_gable Clipped gable bungalow: http://www.antiquehome.org/House-Plans/1921-Fenner/Bronxville.htm
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