Styles of Homes in Kessler Park

Defining Characteristics

American Colonial Revival, Craftsman & French Eclectic   American Colonial Revival Craftsman French Eclectic Example See more examples of American Colonial Revival See more examples of Craftsman See more examples of French Eclectic Massing Symmetrical or asymmetrical 1 1/2 or 2 story box with 1 story appendages predominant front porch with projecting gable Typically one to one and a half story bungalow common with rectangular footprint Asymmetrical Predominant 1 1/2 or 2 story block with 1 story appendages Roofline Ridge lines predominant, parallel to face Roof dormer and dormer breaking eaves common Moderate pitch Roof Broad Eaves, often with brackets Gable vents Low pitch roof Chateauesque Typical steeper rooflines than American Colonial Revival Appendages may have shed roof Window 6 over 6 divided pane windows Typically arranged uniformly Casement If double hung, typically multi-paned over single paned Casement Variety of window sizes on facade Façade May be symmetrical on principal block Centered door flanked by large windows on either side Predominant massive Chimney on front of roofline Asymmetrical and eclectic arrangement of elements Materials Combination of brick, often painted, clapboard and siding, board and batten, or wood shakes Painted clapboard with contrasting materials in gables such as stucco, or shakes. Combination of brick often with mortar slurry, stone, stucco Heavy timbers and wrought iron details Porch Usually small porticos or no porch Large deep porch typically width of front of house, may be "L" shaped to wrap one side Flared wood box columns typically have brick or stone bases Usually small or no porch May have courtyard

Georgian, Minimal Traditional & Monterey Colonial   Georgian Minimal Traditional Monterey Colonial Example See more examples of Georgian See more examples of Minimal Traditional See more examples of Monterey Colonial Massing 2 story with simple gable Rectangle box, with wide dimension parallel to street Simple 2 story box or "L" shaped Often with projecting gable wing and 1 story side porch symmetrical or asymmetrical types will dominate 2 stories or box with 1 story appendages Typically "L" shaped Roofline Gable Roof Roof pitch typically 6:12 or steeper with large attic Ridge line parallel to face Gable Roof-may have projecting gable to street on projecting wing. Moderate pitch, lower than tudor Principal ridge line parallel to face Predominant ridge lines parallel to face Typically low pitch under 6:12 Principle ridge line parallel to face Window Always single window 6 over 6 divided pane arranged symmetrically Typically 1 over 1 but may have divided pane Windows are typically grouped in 2's and 3's Divided light Typically the same as American Colonial Façade Always symmetrical 3 or 5 bay, central door Varies Asymmetrical but orderly arrangement Asymmetrical and eclectic arrangement of elements Materials Brick, typically with dental molding at eave Brick, plainly detailed Brick first floor Typically with clapboard or board and batten siding on second story Porch None or small portico Varies greatly from large to none Always has second story cantilevered balcony

Prairie & Spanish Eclectic   Prairie Spanish Eclectic Example See more examples of Prairie See more examples of Spanish Eclectic Massing 2 story simple box, typically deeper than wide Asymmetrical One or two story Roofline Broad hipped roof Generous overhanging eaves without brackets to emphasize horizontality Typically low pitch, 3:12 or 4:12 Clay tile roof Usually barrel type Low pitch Window Casement or 1 over 1 Often grouped to emphasize horizontality Casement or divided pane Windows are typically grouped in 2's and 3's Façade Varies but typically similar to craftsman 3 or 5 bay, central door Variety of window sizes on façade Asymmetrical and eclectic arrangements of elements Materials Brick, stucco, clapboard, siding, or a combination of all Brick and/or stucco, Brick is typically yellow clay heavy timber and wrought iron details Porch Large front porch, typically width of the house Courtyards common Covered entries rare

Texas Regional & Tudor   Texas Regional Tudor Example See more examples of Texas Regional See more examples of Tudor Massing Simple 2 story box Often with projecting 2 story gable wing Asymmetrical 1or 2 story Roofline Originally with standing seam metal roof or wood shingle roof Low to moderate pitch Steepest roof of all styles Predominant ridge parallel to face with at least one front gable Front gable may have cat slide roofline on one side Window Divided pane, typically 6 over 6 uniformly arranged Small multi-paned or art glass Larger 1 over 1 windows in principal rooms Façade Asymmetrical but orderly arrangement of windows Predominant chimney intersecting rooflines.  Distinctive Tudor arch ("four- centered arch") is often a key component throughout house.  Some have arcaded side porch Materials Brick, stucco, stone often in combination painted or slurried brick common Brick richly detailed Brick with stone or stucco embellishments often showing off Tudor arch elements. Dark reddish brown or yellow clay brick most common Porch Sleeping porches or side porches common Front entry porch may be simple pent roof Arched opening sun room common with front door typically covered Main front door typically uncovered

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