Dutch Colonial Revival Style Architecture
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DUTCH COLONIAL REVIVAL c. 1870 - 1950's
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| The Dutch Colonial Revival style. |
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- this style is usually one and a half to two stories
- a gambrel roof line is standard (A gambrel roof is a ridged roof with two slopes on either side. The lower slope has a steeper pitch.)
- the building will be side gabled
- dormers are common
- eaves flair out and create a prominent overhang
- a "Dutch Door" may be used at the entrance
- the facade is usually symmetrical
- the entrance may have decorative columns, side lights (narrow windows left and right of the doorway) and a transom (window above the door)
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The Logan House
457 S. Main
Marine City
This Dutch Colonial Revival home was built in 1906. It is constructed of molded cement block with a
rough surface texture that simulates rusticated stone work. The second story uses shake shingle
to sheath the building. The house is a cross gambrel design.
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| The north side of the Logan House |
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| The west facade of the Logan House. |
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| The north wall, second story, has a nice projecting bay that increases light and cross ventilation in the house. The style drawing above illustrates the use of dormers which are not employed in this example.
This is a gable front version of Dutch Colonial. Turning the design this way produces a nice accommodation to a city lot and affords a good opportunity for a deep, spacious front porch.
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