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Queen Anne |
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easily recognized of the American styles, Queen Anne
homes were popular across the country from the 1870s
to 1900. Featuring irregular floor plans, porches,
multiple steep roofs, towers, contrasting materials,
decorative windows and trim, this Victorian style
captured the decorative exuberance of the era. |
| 202 East Fourth, built in 1886,
features all the best of a Queen Anne home. |
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Neoclassical |
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With an entrance inspired by classical Greek and Roman
architecture, this symmetrical design has its basis
in the Georgian style. Named after King George III
of England, colonists replicated the style in Williamsburg.
Features include central or end chimneys, a fan light
(window) over the door, and Palladian and double hung
windows. After the American Revolution, “Georgian”
evolved into the more suitably named “Federal”
style. The addition of a columned, classical two-story
entry and balustrade at the roof or ground level determine
the neoclassical designation. |
Hinsdale’s Memorial Building,
built in 1927, was designed by architect Edwin Hill
Clark.
Its roofline balustrade has been removed. |
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Italianate |
| Just before the Civil War, the architecture
of the Italian Renaissance inspired this building
style which quickly became the most popular in America.
Elaborate trim and porch decoration, wide and bracketed
eaves, arched-top windows and low-pitched roofs with
square cupolas are typical of this balanced, rectangular
design. Side bay windows are often found and heavily
molded double doors grace the entry. |
| The Hinsdale History Museum
at 15 South Clay, built in 1873, boasts several Italianate
features. |
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Bungalow |
| Rare in Hinsdale but prevalent throughout
the Chicago area, rectangular bungalows were an affordable
housing style that swept the country in the early
20th century. With a predictable and efficient interior
arrangement, they feature one and a half stories,
hipped roofs, broad eaves, and low porches with square
columns. Bungalows in Chicagoland, like this one,
are generally made of brick. |
| 620 South Garfield, Hinsdale
bungalow, c.1916. |
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Arts and Crafts (Craftsman) |
| Emphasizing hand craftsmanship
and natural materials, this movement was initiated
by English designers in the 1880s. It grew to include
many American design styles from bungalows to Prairie
homes. The "Craftsman" name comes from the title of
a magazine published by popular furniture designer
Gustav Stickley in the early 20th century. Arts and
Crafts homes feature low-pitched roofs, wide eaves
with exposed brackets, porches with square columns,
beamed ceilings and built-in furniture. |
| 306 East Third embodies many
Craftsman features. |
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Prairie |
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A variation within the Arts & Crafts genre, the Prairie
style was popularized through the work of Frank Lloyd
Wright. In harmony with its setting, Prairie design
is horizontal with low pitched rooflines and large
overhanging eaves. Casement windows, at times with
art glass, are frequently grouped into horizontal
bands. The open floor plan generally includes a central
hearth and built-in furniture. |
| Built in 1912, 105 North Grant
was designed by noted Prairie architect William Drummond. |
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Tudor |
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Suggestive of 16th century English architecture, decorative
timbering is the most evident feature in Tudor homes.
Steeply sloping roofs, narrow windows with small panes,
prominent chimneys and the use of stone or patterned
brick also signify the design. The Cotswold Cottage,
with its false thatched roof, is a Tudor style that
inspired Hinsdale’s R. Harold Zook’s designs. |
| 405 East Seventh, designed
by R. Harold Zook in 1927, displays many Tudor characteristics. |
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Shingle |
| As support for
the lavish Queen Anne style began to wane at the turn
of the century, the more relaxed, less complicated
Shingle style gained favor. Sided in rough, cedar
shingles, these homes can borrow traits from the Tudor,
Queen Anne or classical designs. Irregular roof lines,
short towers, porches and an asymmetrical floor plan
are indicative of the style. |
| 138 East Fourth, c.1907, is
a fine example of the Shingle style. |
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Foursquare |
| Prevalent across the country in
the early 20th century, this square, uncomplicated
style features a basic four room floor plan duplicated
on the second floor. With dormers, the 2.5 story interior
maximized space on smaller lots. A full porch with
wide front stairs offers a stately and welcoming appearance. |
| An American Foursquare at 320
North Washington. |
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Ranch |
| This style combined
the trend toward more informal design (Bungalow) and
low, horizontal lines (Prairie). Originally developed
in California, these single story homes were built
across the country after World War II to meet the
considerable housing needs of returning soldiers and
their families. Ranch style features include low pitched
roofs, deep eaves, large windows, simple floor plans
and attached garages. |
| 836 South Oak captures the
traits of classic Ranch design. |
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Richardson Romanesque |
| Roman arches and walls of
rough, squared stone make this style easy to identify.
Frequently used for public buildings, its features
suggest strength and dependability. Arched windows
and round towers can be incorporated into the design
along with decorative columns. Boston's Henry Hobson
Richardson popularized this style in the late 1800s,
as the name conveys. |
| The newly constructed home
at 300 North Madison exhibits the strong features
of the Romanesque style. |
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Neoeclectic |
| Over the past
few decades, homes have been built that incorporate
a number of architectural styles. The roof shape,
layout, window design and detailing may be inspired
by different periods, creatively and cohesively united. |
| This customized home at 306
North Lincoln reflects a stylistic mix of Shingle,
Neoclassical and Foursquare styles. |
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Stick |
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Popular around the same time as the Victorian Queen
Anne style, Stick homes are more angular and smooth.
With horizontal and vertical trim boards that delineate
various patterns and lines, the homes are clad with
wood siding. Because Stick details are flat, they
are often covered or removed in remodeling. Few authentic
Stick style homes remain in the country today. |
| Built c.1880, 126 West Third
is a rare example of a Stick style home in Hinsdale. |
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Colonial Revival |
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Resurgence in American patriotism followed the country’s
1876 centennial that continued through the two World
Wars. This was reflected in the immense popularity
of colonial style architecture, based loosely on symmetrical
Federal and Georgian designs. Design features include
a rectangular footprint, gable roof, accented center
front door, double-hung windows with shutters. Dormers
and fireplaces are generally present. Dutch colonial
and Cape Cod styles are variations of this design. |
| 516 South Park, built in 1910,
is a fine example of Colonial Revival architecture. |
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American Farmhouse |
| Because of its practical comfort and pleasant
design, this rural style was embraced by city dwellers
as well. With a front facing gable roof and monochromatic
wood siding, the simple design has minimal exterior
decoration. Porches, however, are often evident. A
formal room was positioned at the front of the house
while spaces for daily chores were placed at the back.
These family homesteads often began modestly in size,
evolving into larger, more sprawling footprints as
families grew and wealth increased. This was the most
prevalent style found in early Hinsdale. |
| Built in 1889, 135 East Fifth
is a well preserved Hinsdale example of the Farmhouse
style. |
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