Craftsman Style
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Craftsman Style Soundex Code C613
The Craftsman Style, popular in the early 1900s, was encouraged by the growing American interest in bungalows and informal floor plans. In Chicago, the style was mainly used for modest houses located in such areas as Edison Park, Albany Park, and West Lawn.
Common characteristics are:
one- or one-and-a-half stories
horizontal proportions
wood walls and decorative detailing, including porch railings, shingles, and exposed rafters
multiple gable roofs
Contents
Chicago Landmarks Historic Resources Survey
Albion Avenue
1100 Block
Ashland Avenue
7000 Block
Chase Avenue
1400 Block
1700 Block
Estes Avenue
1400 Block
Jarvis Avenue
1400 Block
Newgard Avenue
6700 Block
6900 Block
North Shore Avenue
1100 Block
Pratt Boulevard
1500 Block
2000 Block
2200 Block
Ridge Boulevard
7200 Block
Sheridan Road
7400 Block
Touhy Avenue
1500 Block
