COLONIAL REVIVAL STYLE 1900 - 1920
Following the Picturesque styles of the late 19th century was a renewed interest in the early American house forms of the Colonial period. Architects drew upon the designs of the Georgian and Federal periods of the 18th century which were distinguished by their symmetry and classically influenced decoration. These residences were generally built in rectangular forms and displayed rectangular windows, porches with Doric or Ionic columns, eaves decoration such as dentils and modillion blocks, and bracketed cornices. In the East Row area only a few elaborate examples of this style exist.
The majority of Colonial Revival influenced residences of the period are simple rectangular designs commonly know as Foursquare houses. These were built with hipped roofs, one story porches displaying Doric or Ionic columns, and simple eaves decoration such as dentils or modillion blocks. Decoration was often largely confined to stained glass windows on the main facade or entrances with beveled leaded glass sidelights and transoms. Residences of these designs were built along Linden and Maple Avenues after 1900. Another Colonial Revival variation is the Dutch Colonial style which is distinguished by its gambrel roof.
Colonial Revival style residence at 610 Nelson Place.
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