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Early 1900's architecture
A Colonial Revival Foursquare
"The Historic DeGuire House is a locally notable example of a modest Colonial Revival-style residence in the Foursquare form. Foursquare homes are generally two to two and a half stories tall with four relatively equally-sized rooms on each floor arranged around an entry and stair.
Foursquare residences were a flexible house type and could exhibit a number of styles, including Colonial Revival, which drew inspiration from classical architecture.
The Historic DeGuire House exhibits the style though the symmetrical placement of windows and doors with decorative trim, round wood Doric columns supporting the wrap-around porch, corner boards, and wide fascia at the roofline.
Charles Francis DeGuire, who was the son of one of Silverton’s established families, constructed the home. He later sold the residence to German immigrant and local builder John Ludowitzki and his wife Mary. The house remained in the Ludowitzki family after their death until 1938.
The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015."
Source: https://oregondigital.org/catalog/oregondigital:df68gn24z
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Updated Features
"The interior includes 1,700 square feet of living space, and is organized in a side hall foursquare-type plan. The first floor includes an entry hall and stair, parlor, living room, dining room, kitchen, and den with a half bathroom. The second floor is laid out in quadrants with three bedrooms and one bathroom in each corner, centered around the landing. The house has undergone some alterations since its construction, especially in the 1950s. Despite the changes, the building retains its character-defining features and continues to convey its significant historical characteristics and associations. "
THE Foursquare Era: 1890-1935
Traversing the Victorian, Art Nouveau (1890-1910) and Art Deco (1910-1939) Eras
In general, the American Foursquare was built between 1890 and about 1935. This period traverses the Art Nouveau era of 1890-1910 and the Art Deco era of 1910-1939, and was the next genre of "modern" homes coming out of the Victorian era of 1837-1901.
After 1900, it was one of the most popular house styles in both rural settings and on small city lots. They were sensible two- to two-and-a-half-story homes that were economical to build, comfortable to live in, and aesthetically pleasing in their simplicity.
The Foursquare takes its name from its simple, cubic shape and floor plan which is divided into quarters on each floor. Like the Prairie style, the Foursquare had a low pitched, hipped roof with a deep over hang. Frequently, they are seen with a large, hipped central dormer. They have a large wide porch that runs the full width of the house, and wide stairs.
The Foursquare is usually clad in materials that are indigenous to where it was built. In the Pacific Northwest the majority are sided in wood; in other areas, the Foursquare is seen in brick, stone, or a combination of materials. Most often the foundation is raised and the masonry, stone, or brick is evident.
They are thought by some to descend from the Italianate style of the mid-19th century and by others to be a variation on the Colonial Revival style. Borrowing from other styles prevalent during the first third of the 20th century, many Foursquare homes can be found sporting many of the design details of the Colonial Revival, bungalow, and Italian Renaissance. Elements such as classical columns and simple friezes, knee braces, exposed rafter tails, and tile roofs are not unusual and make this a truly eclectic style, especially in homes built after 1920.
Source: http://www.antiquehome.org/Architectural-Style/four-square.htm