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Craftsman Vs. Bungalow

The bungalow architectural style is actually a type of craftsman design. Bungalows became the most popular style for a small, single family home in the early 20th century. They fell out of favor during the Great Depression.
  1. Origin

    • Architects Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene began designing craftsman style bungalows in Pasadena, California in 1903.

    Craftsman Styles

    • According to ci.glendale.ca.us the craftsman architectural style encompasses the bungalow, clipped gabled craftsman, cottage style craftsman and colonial craftsman.

    Popularity

    • By the 1910s craftsman style homes were featured in magazines like "House Beautiful," "Good Housekeeping" and "Ladies Home Journal."

    Bungalow Characteristics

    • In his book "Identifying American Architecture," John Blumenson describes a typical bungalow as a single story home with broad, gently pitched gables.

    Porch

    • The porch is a dominant feature of the bungalow style. According to ci.glendale.ca.us a lower gable typically covers the porch which is supported by heavy columns with battered–or sloped–sides.

    Time Frame

    • Bungalows became an American classic between 1905 and 1940, although they were most popular in the 1910s and 1920s.

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