Bungalow
Following the tradition of the Craftsman movement which stressed utility and
simplicity, the Bungalow became a symbol of the movement with its low, overhanging
roof, broad porches, and simple horizontal lines. Identified as the most common
example of Craftsman architecture, the Bungalow spread quickly across the country
during the early 20th century. In Colorado, this type of architecture was popular
from 1900 to around 1930 and is evident in practically every city and town statewide.
The typical Bungalow is a one or one-and-one-half story, wood or masonry
structure with a gently pitched, front or side gable roof. An additional gable
occasionally covers an open porch and the overhang is usually supported by
battered or "elephantine" porch piers or thick columns. Some Bungalows
have clipped gables, shed dormers, or exposed rafter ends, but almost all
have a front porch.
Here are some designated landmarks in Longmont that are representative of
the Bungalow style.
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