The best way to learn about historic houses is to look at them closely, and the most fun way to look at them closely is to do a puzzle showing a wonderful historic house! So, we made a unique and interesting collection of Historic House Puzzles for you to enjoy! (scroll down to puzzle)
This house in the Cotswold Cottage variant of the Tudor Revival style. Architects in the early 20th century looked toward the romantic old buildings of Europe for inspiration. Those inspired by houses in the British Isles are collectively called Tudor Revival, but there are variations within the style.
The stone and stucco cottages of the Cotswold region of England are famous for their charm, much of it derived from thickly thatched roofs that wrap around dormers and gables.
Chimneys topped with chimney pots also tend toward more organic forms, tapering and sometimes rounded at the edges. Door hoods and groupings of casement windows are also characteristic features.
This example, in sunny Sacramento, California, is a long way from Southwest England, but is right at home in a neighborhood of Tudor Revival and other early 20th century houses.
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 online bookshop 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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Click on the dashed box at the top-right in the puzzle box below to open the puzzle to full screen. In the top left, you can change the number of pieces (100 pieces is the default), toggle piece rotation, and change the background color. Then hit “OK” and have fun!