The Tudor Revival style of the early 20th century looked toward the England of Queen Elizabeth I for inspiration. These houses ranged from “storybook” cottages to grand mansions, with the former a popular option in mail-order kit house catalogs in the early twentieth century. This wonderful example in Alabama is from the storybook cottage end of the range and is built of local fieldstone.
Tudor Revival is one of 25 styles described and illustrated with multiple examples in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners. Understanding the style, or styles, of a house will help you identify which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
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