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Dutch Colonial Revival

Dutch Colonial Revival

Although the original Dutch Colonial form was generally found within a relatively limited area of what is now the US state of New York, the gambrel roof used on some of the expressions was far too practical a design element for this form not to enjoy a renaissance and much broader acceptance. Grouped within the Colonial Revival class of Eclectic, the Revival form was a significant design development over the original. The gambrel roof became much steeper to contain nearly a full second storey and continuous dormers or, as in this example, cross gambrel gables (sometimes wings) were often added. Both front-facing gambrel and, on narrower lots, end-facing gambrel versions were built. Our example, an end facing gambrel presenting an asymmetrical facade, displays an uncommon second floor overhang above the porch on which the columns and pediment acknowledge the Eclectic inclination to mix elements from various historical Colonial types on a Revival design.

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Jacobethean - Com Builder - ca 1913

Jacobethan

Although the origins of the Jacobethan (as an Elizabethan/Jacobean Revival) began in England during the mid-1830’s, it didn’t really find a place in Canada until the 20th Century when commercial builders adopted it along with other Eclectic Revival expressions. Nearly without exception, these houses display dichromatic or polychromatic patterning on their facade; an elegant example of which can be seen on this ca. 1913 home in the crosshatched two colour brick pattern contrasted by the limestone bands and window surrounds. The three centred arch over the symmetrically placed entry is balanced on each side by parapeted bays that rise through the eave line. Based on the unmatched brick used on the neoclassical portico, this structure is likely an early (see 1920’s photo inset) addition to the home.  

Jacobethean - Cooper - 1920's

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Spanish Revival

Spanish Revival

In a distinct departure from their signature style, architects Nicholson & MacBeth designed this Spanish Revival home for Arthur Bate ca. 1928. Popular in US states of California, Arizona, Texas & Florida, the style was uncommon elsewhere in the USA and rarely built in Canada. The vast majority of Spanish Revival homes are stucco clad and, outside of a number of houses in Texas, the brick cladding of our example is extremely recherché. Typical of most homes of this style, the facade is asymmetrical, its half-round door with a faux iron grill (in this case leaded glass) is emphasized by an impressive honed limestone surround atopped by a pair of half-round windows framed by Solomonic pilasters. The half-round theme continues in the suspended (between 1st & 2nd floors) French doors and the 1st floor window pair (left facade). The combination of half-round and rectangular openings (doors & windows) with irregular heights and distribution is the norm for Spanish Revival as is the clay Mission tile roofing.              

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Arch
Arch, Pointed
Arch, Segmental
Arch, Semi-circular
Bargeboard
Belvedere
Board &amp; Batten
Bracket
Brick
Brick, Bond
Brick, Common Bond
Brick, Course
Brick, English Bond
Brick, Flemish Bond
Brick, Header/Stretcher
Brick, Queen Closer
Brick, Running Bond
Brick, Structural
Brick, Wythe
Building Form
Bungalow
Carport
Cladding
Clapboard
Classical Orders
Clerestory
Column
Column, Composite
Column, Corinthian
Column, Doric
Column, Ionic
Column, Solomonic
Column, Tuscan
Cornice
Cornice, Eave
Cornice, Raking
Cupola
Dentil
Door, 6 Panel
Door, French
Door, Garden
Door, Patio
Door, Plank
Dormer
Dormer, Arched-top
Dormer, Eyebrow
Dormer, Gabled
Dormer, Hipped
Dormer, Pedimented
Dormer, Recessed
Dormer, Shed
Dormer, Wall
Eave
Eave, Fascia
Eave, Soffit
Elevation
Entablature
Entablature, Classical
Entablature, Composite
Entablature, Corinthian
Entablature, Doric
Entablature, Ionic
Entablature, Tuscan
Facade
Facade Bay
Facade, 2 Bay (2 Ranked)
Facade, 3 Bay (3 Ranked)
Facade, 4 Bay (4 Ranked)
Facade, 5 Bay (5 Ranked)
Facade, Asymmetrical
Facade, Multiple Bay (6+ Ranked)
Facade, Symmetrical
Facade, X/Y Bay (e.g. 3/5)
Flushboard
Foursquare (American)
Framing
Framing, Balloon
Framing, Brace
Framing, Platform
Framing, Timber
Frontispiece
Gable
Glass
Glass, Crown
Glass, Cylinder
Glass, Drawn
Glass, Float
Glass, Stained
Half Timber
Lime Rendering
Lintel
Lumber
Lumber, Dimensional
Lumber, Rough Sawn
Modillion
Molding
Molding, Hood
Mortar Rendering
Mullion
Muntin
Nail
Nail, Hand-forged
Nail, Machine Cut
Nail, Wire
Pattress Plate
Pediment
Pediment, Broken
Pediment, Open
Pediment, Segmental
Pilaster
Porch
Portico
Portico, Flying
Quoin
Rafter
Rafter, Extended
Rafter, Overhanging
Romantic
Roof
Roof, Clipped Gable
Roof, Cross Gable
Roof, Cross-hipped
Roof, Eichler
Roof, Flat
Roof, Gabled
Roof, Gambrel
Roof, High Pitch
Roof, Hipped
Roof, Low Pitch
Roof, Mansard
Roof, Medium Pitch
Roof, Pitch
Roof, Truss
Shake, Cedar
Shingle
Shingle, Asphalt
Shingle, Cedar
Shingle, Slate
Stone, Ashlar
Stone, Rubble
Stone, Rusticated
Stucco
Transom
Usonian
Veneer
Veneer, Brick
Veneer, Stone
Verandah
Vernacular
Victorian
Voussoir
Water Table
Window
Window, 1 over 1
Window, 12 over 12
Window, 12 over 8
Window, 2 over 2
Window, 6 over 6
Window, 8 over 8
Window, Bay
Window, Casement
Window, Clerestory
Window, Dormer
Window, Double-hung
Window, Fanlight
Window, Leaded
Window, Oriel
Window, Paired
Window, Palladian
Window, Picture
Window, Porthole
Window, Ribbon
Window, Sidelight
Window, Single-hung
Window, Transom