FOURSQUARE
Representative of the all-American home popularized during the first two decades of the 20th century, the design was economical and easy to build because of its simple plan. The 2-2 ½ story block-like style is topped by a low pitched hip roof with a central dormer. The front porch extends half or full width of the house with windows arranged in a symmetrical pattern.
Massing
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Simple and symmetrical
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Block-like proportions
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Wide porches
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2 story
Roof
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Shallow slope hip, 5:12-7:12
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Porch and dormer roofs echo main roofform
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Wide overhangs, 18”-24”
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Open or enclosed soffits
Materials
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Full-height narrow horizontal beveledsiding or 1st floor beveled siding and2nd floor stucco finish divided by ahigh trim band
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Brick commonly used at porch base
Details
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Simple trim and moulding profiles
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Deep trim band below eave
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Broad columns
Porch
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Half or full width
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Half-height walls or simply detailed rail-ings
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Elevated with lattice screen or stonebase
Windows and Doors
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Single or grouped double-hung
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Window in small central corner
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Partial-lite entry door with sidelite
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