Architectural Styles in the Stuart Area

The Historic Stuart Neighborhood holds a diversity of architectural styles. In addition to the remarkable collection of Italianate Revival and Queen Anne residences, there are a number of other styles, including Gothic Revival, Eastlake, Greek Revival, and more.

American Four Square
One of the most popular American homes that came out of the suburban development of the late 1800’s to 1930s. Built close together with a distinguished square look and surrounding outer perimeter. Dubbed the true “American Home”.

Folk Victorian
The basic simplicity of this style is contrasted by the decorative handling of the trim on the porches and gables and brackets under the eaves. These homes were most popular around the turn of this century.

Gothic Revival
The decorative elements of these homes resemble a castle with the shape of the doors and windows echoing the pointed Gothic arch. The appearance of the exterior is unified by the extensive use of ornamental moldings. This style was common throughout most of the 19th century.

Greek Revival
The front porch on the homes has non-fluted columns and is topped by a triangular pediment and continuous frieze. Elongated windows and a transom window over the front door are common stylistic elements of this type which originated in the early 1800s.

Italian Renaissance
This style was originated around the turn of the 19th century. The most common decorative elements are a ceramic tiled roof, windows and doors accented by rounded arches, and covered porches with columns.

Italianate
These ornamented multi-storied homes are generally associated with the second half of the 19th century. Large brackets support the overhanging eaves and decorative lintels are often over windows and doors. The facade is symmetrical, and towers are not uncommon in the larger examples.

Mission
Popular around the turn of this century, Mission style houses have rounded archways are supported by large square pillars, and there are exposed rafters under the overhanging eaves.

Neoclassical
Largely popular during the first half of the 20th century, the symmetrical facade is generally a two story porch with a pediment and large Ionic or Corinthian columns.

Queen Anne
The variety of decorative elements is the most common trait in these homes popular during the turn of the 20th century. The variety extends to the types of windows, color, and exterior wall textures and materials.

Second Empire
These multi-story homes have mansard roofs and a variety of colors on the exterior. Dormer windows, exterior ornamentation, and rounded doors are common in this style popular during the late 1800s.

Shingle
This style originated around the turn of the last century and is characterized by a covering of shingles on the exterior walls. Gable roofs and dormer windows are common.

Tudor
Multi-paned windows and steep gabled roofs are the most recognizable elements in these houses popularized in the first half of the 20th century. Half-timbering and tall chimneys are often used as exterior decoration.