http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:49:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Bouldin Creek, one of Austin's oldest neighborhoods with undeniable historic charm, dates to the turn of the century. Several homes dating to that era are still standing today. Much of the neighborhood's growth took place during the 1920s and 1930s. Due in part to frequent Colorado River flooding prior to ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/austin-neighborhoods/bouldin-creek/ Dutch Colonial 1625-1840 This architectural style is primarily characterized by gambrel roofs having curved eaves along the length of the house and was found in the Dutch settlements in the New York/New Jersey areas. Modern versions built in the early 20th century are more accurately referred to as "Dutch Colonial Revival." The ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/architectural-styles/dutch-colonial/ 1830-1880 This architectural style evoked the mystery and romance of European medieval architecture, and it marked a sharp departure from the ordered symmetry of previous classical styles. Characterized by steeply pitched gabled roofs with decorative vergeboards and vertical arched windows, Gothic Revival homes are most commonly found in the Northeastern states. ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/architectural-styles/gothic-revival/ Tarrytown Area 1B / 78703 Tarrytown, considered by many to be Old West Austin, is bordered by West 35th Street on the north and Enfield Road on the south. MoPac Boulevard is considered the east border, and Tarrytown is bordered on the west by beautiful Lake Austin. This neighborhood offers a variety ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/austin-neighborhoods/tarrytown/ What is a radiant barrier? Radiant barriers are materials that are installed in buildings to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss, and hence to reduce building heating and cooling energy usage. The potential benefit of attic radiant barriers is primarily in reducing air-conditioning cooling loads in warm or ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/design-elements/radiant-barriers/ Queen Anne 1880-1910 The Queen Anne style was named and popularized by a group of 19th century English architects, led by Richard Norman Shaw. Decorative detailing includes spindlework, free classic design, half-timbering, or patterned masonry. Elements of this style regained popularity in the Neoeclectic movement of the 70’s and 80’s. Common Queen Anne architectural ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/architectural-styles/queen-anne-style-architecture/ 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 ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/architectural-styles/tudor-revival-style-homes/ The Driskill Hotel, located in downtown Austin, is a Romanesque style building which was completed in 1886. The Driskill was conceived and built by Col. Jesse Driskill, a cattleman who spent his fortune constructing the hotel. Its four stories occupied almost half a block, with three arched entryways on the ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/historic-austin/driskill-hotel/ A charming mix of Texas Victorian homes and Craftsman Bungalows From 38th – 48th and Guadalupe (West) to Duval (East) A leisurely springtime stroll in Hyde Park might begin with a morning cup of fresh-brewed coffee from Austin-bred Quack's Coffee House on 43rd Street. It might wind through several blocks, all the ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/austin-neighborhoods/hyde-park/ American Craftsman Bungalow The Craftsman home was the dominant style for smaller houses built throughout America from around 1902 into the 1920's. The style originated in California, inspired by the English Arts and Crafts Movement and Oriental wooden architechture. Design elements included simplistic artistry. Common Craftsman Bungalow architectural design features: Low-pitched roof lines ... http://realtexasagents.com/vintage-austin-homes/architectural-styles/craftsman-bungalow/