Cape Cod Revival
Cape Cod Revival Architecture originated from the regular Cape Cod Architecture, which dated back to the 17th century. Characteristics of the Cape Cod Revival Architecture include: clapboard or brick sidings, steep roofs, asphalt shingle roofing, dormer windows, garages, wings, and small central chimneys. The style is simple. The original Cape Cod houses were built with steep gable roofs, unpainted exterior walls, large central chimneys, and plain front doorways. Both types of houses are usually one and a half stories. A well-known architect who worked in this style was Royal Barry Wills.
For those who follow architecture closely, the Cape Cod Revival style represents the first half of the 1900s. This style existed in abundance until the mid 1800s, when it gained the reputation for being a lower class home. However, from the 1930s to the 1950s it gained popularity among the middle class. The Cape Cod Revival style, going by its name, is traced back from New England. However, this style of housing can be found across the United States.
The Cape Cod architectural style experienced a revival in the first half of the 20th century because of population growth. This growth increased the need for more housing. Economic conditions were also unstable during this time. As a result, houses needed to be built with tighter budgets and insufficient construction goods in mind. Tract housing made of Cape Cod Revival styled houses were an appropriate solution.
