Housing of the 1700s-1900s

  • Yeoman's House

    Yeoman's House
    A Yeoman referred to a middle class English group of men that popularized these primarily brick houses. These houses were usually one room wide and four rooms long.
  • Georgian Colonial Houses

    Georgian Colonial Houses
    Georgian Colonial houses were first popularized in England, taking inspiration from Renaissance art. Many of the US's historical buildings take this style, such as the White House.
  • Row Houses

    Row Houses
    Row houses were thin, tall houses all linked through shared sidewalks. These houses were usually owned by city factory workers and could house many families.
  • Victorian House

    Victorian House
    During the industrial revolution, manufacturing high quality houses was much easier than ever before. Victorian houses were often colorful and featured intricate details.
  • Craftsman House

    Craftsman House
    The Arts and Crafts Movement that popularized a handcrafted aesthetic, bringing about this housing design. Original craftsman designs come directly from Gustav Stickley's blueprints.
  • Housing during the Great Depression

    Housing during the Great Depression
    During the Great Depression, many people couldn't afford housing. This led to the government factory producing small houses for homeless families.
  • Work Cited

    Robicelli, Allison. “The History and Charming Designs of Craftsman-Style Houses.” MyDomaine, 2021, www.mydomaine.com/craftsman-house-5112649#:~:text=The%20History%20of%20Craftsman%2DStyle%20Homes&text=By%20design%2C%20Craftsman%20houses%20are,extravagant%20architecture%20and%20ornate%20details.. Accessed 19 Jan. 2023.
    LIP. “Living in the Early Modern Past: The 17th Century Home.” Living in the Past, 12 Dec. 2014, www.kjarrett.com/livinginthepast/2014/12/12/living-in-the-early-modern-past-the-170
  • Work Cited

    Nazmiyal Antique Rugs. “Victorian House Styles.” Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, Nazmiyal Antique Rugs, 27 May 2020, nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/blog/victorian-house-architecture/. Accessed 19 Jan. 2023. ‌Robicelli, Allison. “This House Style Is Defined by Its Near-Perfect Symmetry.” MyDomaine, 2022, www.mydomaine.com/georgian-style-home-5220794#:~:text=What%20Is%20a%20Georgian%2DStyle%20House%3F,Georges%2C%20between%201714%20and%201830.. Accessed 19 Jan. 2023. ‌