The American Foursquare: Click to enlarge any photo.
The American Foursquare was built between 1890 and about 1935. 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.
I predict that this post will be as popular as the 1917 Architectural Design for A Colonial Home to Cost $12,500. with house plans. Which is your favorite?
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4 comments:
Rosemary, I really love 4 square houses. They are so comfortable, and a terrific use of space. Actually I love so many older homes. My home is over 100 years old and I love how solid and comfortable it is. I am renovating the kitchen, as it had previously been renovated, but not in keeping with the era of the house. A bit more work but worth it.
Good night, I must get some sleep, there will be more dust waiting for me in the morning.
Kat
http://kat-kathleenjackson.blogspot.com
Keep coming back to this four-square plan. It is what I have in my head as the ideal floorplan. So glad you posted it.
Marolyn T
Hi Rosemary - My husband and I bought an old stone foursquare in Kennett Square, PA a couple of years ago and I am researching the house (and similar houses, of which there are few in our neighborhood) to try to figure out what the interiors would have looked like and what changes have been made. I stumbled on this page and your house plan is strikingly similar to ours! I've looked at old kit house plans and have yet to find one with the rooms in the same locations as ours (and yours) and one with two baths on the second floor. Curious what you may have found out about your house's history, whether it was some type of kit house, etc. thanks!
-Katie
Katie Mangum -- That is not my house. I am a realtor and I showed it to a client. I loved it and so did they. It is in Madison, NJ.
My own house is an East Jersey Cottage pictured in this blog post:
http://contentinacottage.blogspot.com/2017/12/new-roof-for-my-cottage.html
Happy New Year.
xo, Rosemary
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