Tudor Revival

1890-1940’s

The Tudor style was loosely based on a variety of early English traditions from simple Medieval cottages to Late Medieval palaces. Decorative detailing draws on Renaissance - particularly with doorways - or Craftsman traditions. Patterned brick or stone work was common. Front facade porches tended to be small entry porches or absent all together.

Elements of this style regained popularity in the Neoeclectic movement of the 70’s and 80’s.

Common Tudor Revival architectural design features:

• Steep-pitched roof lines, usually side-gabled
• Facade dominated by one or more steeply pitched cross gables
• Decorative half timbering
• Tall narrow windows, usually in multiple groups & multi-pane glazing
• Massive chimneys