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Four Square

One of the most commonly found styles in Colorado residential buildings after 1900, the Foursquare is easily recognized by its square plan and overall simplicity. The majority of these houses were built during the first three decades of the 20th century. The typical Foursquare is a two-story hipped roof structure with central dormer, minimal decoration, broad overhanging eaves with brackets or modillions, classical frieze with dentils, and a porch with hipped roof supported by simple Doric columns or square posts. Occasionally, a Foursquare will feature a shaped gable or will be considerably larger with more elaborate ornamentation. But, in each case, the basic square plan is predominant.

Here are some designated landmarks in Longmont that are representative of the Four Square style.