Denver's Bungalow Architectural Style

Built in 1921 this one-story bungalow represents the style of homes built in Denver in the first 30 years of the 20^th century. The style is representative of the Craftsman-Style (1890's-1920's) and the Bungalow-Style (1905-1930). The Craftsman-Style in California was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement led in England in reaction to the mass-production of the Industrial Revolution. This movement advocated a return to the handcrafted arts and the use of natural materials such as wood, stone and tile. The bungalows exemplified the traditions of simplicity and quality construction for Denver's rapidly growing middle class. Some of the architectural characteristics of the Craftsman Bungalows are: low-pitched gable roofs, wide-overhangs, wide porches, exposed wood structures, and square, tapered support columns. Denver's architects of the time adhered to the philosophy of living that looked for a return to the warmth of family and home.