A wonderful Tudor Revival house in Statesville, North Carolina. The Tudor Revival style of the early 20th century looked toward the England of Queen Elizabeth I for inspiration. These 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 is typical of the upper middle-class homes built in the style from coast to coast.
Characteristic features of the style include masonry construction (often combining brick, stone, and/or stucco), half timbering in gables, prominent chimneys with chimney pots, diamond-paned leaded glass windows, and entry vestibules – all found on this house.
Understanding the style, or styles, of a house will help you identify which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
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.”
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