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The Garrison House style grew out of the fortified homes on the colonial frontier, but became popular again with the Colonial Revival of the early 20th Century.
The Garrison Colonial was a wildly popular style in the United States from about 1925 to 1955. You will recognize this house--it's omnipresent. A Garrison Colonial in Riverside (not a Sears house though). There a couple distinguishing characteristics of the Garrison design. It has a cantilevered second floor, and this overhang creates additional living space on the upper floors. There are decorative wooden pendants beneath the overhang, often in teardrop shapes. The upper level is often wood siding and the lower level is often brick or stone. Sears sold several Garrison style colonials in the 1930's. Unfortunately, the simpler Sears designs are impossible to identify by appearance only since they look like so many other non-Sears houses. Take the Sears Alden, sold from 1933 to 1935. The Sears Alden has all the classic features of a Garrison Colonial. It included stone on the front of the lower level with brick on the remaining three sides. Many people believe they own Aldens, but they need solid authentication to prove they are from Sears Roebuck. Researchers have identified three Aldens to date--two of which are in the Chicago area. All three Aldens have been authenticated. Let's take a look at our Aldens. Glen Ellyn 212 N. Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. Obviously the dormers and the porch overhang are not original. Blurry photo from Realtor site. Researcher Chuck Holtzen uncovered the Sears mortgage issued to Lawrence F. Triggs in July 1932. Lawrence took out a loan for $9,000 to build the Alden. (You'll notice the price in the catalog for the Alden was $2,418. This gives you an idea of the true price to build a fully outfitted Sears house.) Lawrence was a copywriter for an ad agency. By 1940, he and his family had moved to Westchester NY. Those are the original pendants. Photo from Realtor site. Photo from Realtor site. Photo from Realtor site. Many Sears houses in the 1930's had that door. Photo from Realtor site. Evanston 2108 Harrison, Evanston. Researcher Rebecca Hunter authenticated this Sears Alden. The house was built in 1932 for A.P. Bradley, and the cost was $10,000 (about what the Alden in Glen Ellyn cost all inclusive). The builders of this Alden were the Blume Bros--contractors from Des Plaines who built dozens of Sears houses around the area. I suspect that Sears listed the Blume Bros as one of their recommended contractors.
When we first saw That 70s House one of the things I liked about it was the open concept kitchen and how it really felt like it was the heart of the house.
The owners of this Milton residence wanted to reorganize the floor plan while maintaining the authentic Colonial nature of the home.
Popular in 17th- and 18th-century America for its ability to accommodate large families, the saltbox house features a catslide roof that extends below the eaves, creating one story that juts out on the back of the home and two or more on the front. The genius of the design is that any ordinary colonial home could be quickly and affordably upgraded to a saltbox simply by adding a leaning rafter to the rear. Specimens of this type of residence still stand to this day. Scroll through to see some of the most iconic examples of saltboxes in the country.
A photo gallery of some of Massachusetts oldest homes.
Here are some ways to spot this simple colonial style house.
This home by Barlis Wedlick Architects was our top viewed post in 2022, and for good reason - it's AWESOME! The composition of the homes
With Boston’s rich history we are celebrating this July by looking at the Paul Revere house in Boston’s North End- a national historic landmark.
The owners of this Milton residence wanted to reorganize the floor plan while maintaining the authentic Colonial nature of the home.
1930 - 1975 Based loosely on 17th Century New England landmarks such as the Paul Revere House and William Boardman House, the Garrison Revival style gained popularity during the early 1930s when an intense interest in Colonial America swept the nation. The style was used exclusively in residential applications and can be found in both small and large communities. The character defining feature of the style is a distinct second story overhang which projects slightly outward from the first floor.
An unusual monument to regional history Exeter, New Hampshire In 1709 the Gilman family built a garrison, or fortified structure, near the banks of the Squamscot River, where they owned lucrative sawmills. The interior of this unusual building reveals walls constructed of massive sawn logs and a pulley above the main entrance that was used [...]
Check out how this 1960's garrison colonial home got a major makeover inside and out! Get loads of practical tips for updating your own home.
Omgoodness so many of my clients are moving!! And so many who were in Segreto Style! The good part is I will get to work with them again on their next project and some lucky family will be able to move into such a beautiful...
Here are some ways to spot this simple colonial style house.
There are some interesting bits at the end of this post such as photos from the NHR Submission in 1982 as well as floor plans, an artist rendering and a photo of a replica from the NY Botanical Train Show. LISTING DETAILS The Hurst-Pierrepont Estate is one of the most historic and architecturally significant properties in the area. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, this property was built in 1867. It was designed by one of the most successful and influential architects of the 19th century, A.J. Davis. The original owner, Edwards Pierrepont, was a lawyer and reformer who served as United States Attorney General and Minister to England. The estate includes nearly 20 acres. Adjacent carriage house and additional acreage also available. The mansion features unique archways and paned windows with the well-kept interiors showcasing Gilded Age luxury. 3 car garage. Spectacular views of open fields and the Hudson Highlands. FOR SALE $5,000,000 1070 Route 9d, Garrison, NY 10524 5 beds | 4 Full/1 Half baths | 7493 sqft | 19.72 acres LINKS: Listing Agent (n/a), Zillow, Realtor, Book: Architecture of Country Houses, Flickr: Jag9889's NY Botanical Garden Train Show Replica, Photographer's ISSUU, Featured Photos Architect's Rendering from the Book "Designs for Villas and Country Homes" From the book "Designs for Villas and Country Homes" First Floor Plan from the book "Designs for Villas and Country Homes" From the book "Designs for Villas and Country Homes" Second Floor Plan from the book "Designs for Villas and Country Homes" From the NHR Submission 1982 Floor Plan from the NHR Submission 1982 From the NHR Submission 1982 From the NHR Submission 1982 From the NHR Submission 1982 From the NHR Submission 1982 From the NHR Submission 1982 Artist Rendering Lithograph from 1886 Via Flickr jag9889: NY Botanical Train Show Replica
Check out how this 1960's garrison colonial home got a major makeover inside and out! Get loads of practical tips for updating your own home.
Antique finds and fresh finishes are lively additions to any farmhouse home exterior. Clean lines, aged wood and neutral backdrops add to the impact.
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