Tucked in the Trees ~ This eclectic and charming 1902 Hartford, Connecticut, house exhibits elements of several popular turn-of-the-century styles.
It is sheathed in wood shingles like a Craftsman style house. The half-timber with stucco gables and textured front chimney stack are Tudor Revival- inspired. The polygonal corner porch and porte cochere have brackets suggesting a Stick Style influence.
Such eclectic combinations were not uncommon in the later Victorian era and into the 20th century. Sometimes they are successful, as here, and sometimes not so much. The house is located in the West End South Historic District, largely developed between 1850 and 1920. The district has a wonderful variety of house styles from this period.
Understanding the style(s) of a house is the essential 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.
Twenty-five architectural 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 directly from the author in our online bookshop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
The classic volume on identifying historic house styles, “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester, is also available in our shop.
“Restoring Your Historic House is also available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
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