We are on vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine, this week, along with the other lovely towns and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. I’ll be sharing some of the wonderful historic houses found here with all of you, including this gate house in the French Normand variant of the Tudor Revival style.
Architects in the early 20th century looked toward the romantic old buildings of Europe for inspiration in houses that often used half timbering and highly textured surfaces. This 1919 gatehouse in Acadia National Park was designed by architect Grosvenor Atterbury and paid for by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. who built a system of scenic carriage roads on Mount Desert Island and then gave the land, buildings, and roads to the nation as a gift. It is a charming example of the French Normand variation of the Tudor Revival style.
Understanding the style of a house is the first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation and restoration of character-defining features while making changes necessary for modern life in an old house.
Tudor Revival is one of 25 styles and types described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Want to learn more about historic house styles? “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester is available in our shop.
© Scott T. Hanson 2024.
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