The Moore-Tyson House in Montgomery, Alabama, is an example of a house with both an interesting architectural history and other historic associations. When first occupied by Louis and Sarah Moore in 1909, it was a late Queen Anne style house with a clapboard exterior. After selling to Warren and Mildred Tyson in 1923, it got remodeled in a combination of the Tudor Revival and Craftsman styles.
The brick cladding on the first floor and half-timbering treatment on the upper stories are Tudor Revival. The porch with its brick piers, pent roof, cast stone trim and elaborate wood brackets is Craftsman style. The result is charming.
The historical association of the house came with Mildred Keller Tyson, sister of Hellen Keller, who was a frequent visitor to the house.
Understanding the architectural evolution and style(s) of a house is the first step in planning a restoration-rehabilitation project.
Tudor Revival and Craftsman are two of the 25 styles described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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