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Historic Preservation & Design Review Board 2011 Lakesider Articles Week 1 Historic Preservation away from an agricultural focus to- expensive, but more elaborately de- & Design Review Board ward industrialization, giving Ameri- tailed. cans more time to pursue personal During the Victorian period of the by David Hottenroth interests. late 19th Century, architectural styles Lakesiders are fortunate to ben- The Chautauqua Movement, new developed in America and made their efit from a rich collection of historic magazines and other publications al- way to Lakeside. The first of these buildings. Walking through the com- lowed wider exposure to art and ar- styles in Lakeside were Gothic Re- munity is a stroll through more than chitecture, and inspired interest in vival, Second Empire, Stick style and 130 years of rich American architec- historical design. Architects and build- Queen Anne. ture. ers began to move toward new styles The Shingle and Colonial Revival In coming issues, the Historic based on romantic and inventive in- styles followed later. The early 20th Preservation & Design Review Board terpretations of the past. Commercial Century brought the Craftsman and will continue this series of articles mills were beginning to produce uni- Spanish Colonial Revival styles. celebrating the architectural history form lumber, simplifying construc- In Lakeside, we have an eclectic of Lakeside. tion. New manufacturing techniques combination of different styles cre- The earliest permanent structures allowed mass production of windows, ated by local craftsmen using pattern in Lakeside were built during a time doors and other finished building books, local materials and imagina- of growth and change in America. Af- components. These were often less tion. ter the Civil War, the economy moved Week 2 Historic Preservation sical formality of earlier eras, archi- ornamentation. These designs were & Design Review Board tects and builders incorporated motifs made possible by the newly invented from old Gothic buildings, adapting scroll saw. Decorative details were by David Hottenroth and incorporating whatever elements placed above windows, porches, and In coming issues, the Historic they wanted. between roofs and walls. Preservation & Design Review Board While original Gothic structures Double doors first appeared on will continue this series celebrating were constructed of masonry, Gothic Gothic Revival houses, and with the the architectural history of Lakeside. Revival buildings, or Carpenter Goth- advent of inexpensive glass, more This week’s focus is Gothic Revival, ic, were more commonly made of doors were glazed. At the same time, 1840-1880. wood. They featured vertical boards there was also renewed interest in This style began appearing in and batten siding. This style suited the stained glass. America, and also in Lakeside, in the modest summer lifestyle of the Chau- This romantic spirit which inspired 19th century during a period of inter- tauqua Movement. builders is evident in Lakeside cottag- est in the architecture of the Middle Revival houses are characterized es, including the Lakeside Women’s Ages. Victorians were inspired by the by steeply pitched gable roofs, ir- Club cottage (Green Gables) and the Gothic motifs which offered variety regular massing and pointed arch “Showboat” cottage on the corner of and romantic storybook character to windows. A dominant component of Second Street and Central Avenue homes. these houses is the decorative wooden (shown at left). Without the constraints of the clas- Week 3 Historic Preservation time. or and texture. & Design Review Board This style is characterized by its Second Empire Style houses often distinctive roof shape, called man- include a tower or turret, with wide by David Hottenroth sard, named after the French Archi- encircling verandas. In coming issues, the Historic tect Francois Mansart. Notice in the Arched windows and decorative Preservation & Design Review Board picture to the left, the roof has steeply brackets under the eaves are other fea- will continue this series celebrating sloping sides and a flat top. tures commonly found in this style. the architectural history of Lakeside. The shape of a mansard roof was An example of the Second Em- This week’s focus is Second Empire, considered very practical because it pire Style in Lakeside, at the corner 1855-1885. provided increased usable space in of Central Avenue and Fourth Street, Unlike Gothic Revival, which the attic. is the cottage named “Rockledge,” looked to the past for inspiration, the Dormer windows in a wide variety built in 1881 (left). The cottage tower Second Empire Style was inspired by of shapes and styles often appear in contains a unique, spiraling staircase the latest French building fashions mansard roofs. Roofs also frequently as well. and was considered avant-garde at the incorporate decorative patterns of col- Week 4 Historic Preservation Aladdin, Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck were some of the major manu- & Design Review Board facturers of these homes. When walking by David Hottenroth the streets of Lakeside, look at the various In coming issues, the Historic Pres- cottages. A number started as kit homes, ervation & Design Review Board will or were constructed from purchased plan continue this series celebrating the archi- books. tectural history of Lakeside. This week’s The left picture shows an ad for the focus is the kit home. Sear’s Maplewood, sold by catalog in the In the first half of the 20th century, early 1930s. The right picture shows a several manufacturers sold home plans Lakeside Maplewood home in 2010. and complete homes, shipped in pre-cut Well-preserved kit homes are highly pieces and assembled onsite. These kit valued today. This website will help you homes, shipped by rail, came complete determine if your cottage is a kit home: with windows, doors and all hardware. www.arts-crafts.com/archive/kithome. Week 5 Historic Preservation multi-textured claddings of wood trusswork at their ends, with exposed shingles and boards. rafters on the eaves. Railings and sup- & Design Review Board These stickwork patterns were port brackets often repeat these stick- by David Hottenroth inspired by medieval English, half- work patterns. In coming issues, the Historic timbered buildings, mimicking the Most of the decorative detailing on Preservation & Design Review Board exposed structure of timber framed Stick Style houses is on flat surfaces, will continue this series of articles houses. Square and triangular spaces so they are often lost when homeown- celebrating the architectural history created by the stickwork were clad ers remodel. If the stickwork detailing of Lakeside. This week’s focus is on with boards applied horizontally, ver- and patterned shingles are covered the Stick Style, 1860-1890. tically and diagonally. with new siding, these houses can ap- The Stick Style is defined by deco- This style is transitional, incorpo- pear block-like and plain. rative detailing of flat wall surfaces, rating some of the romantic elements Bradley Temple (pictured left) is with minimal use of three dimension- of the preceding Gothic Revival style an example of the Stick Style in Lake- al ornamentation. The primary em- with the Queen Anne style that fol- side, with varying patterns of decora- phasis is on patterns and lines. Raised lowed. tive wood siding and shingles applied stickwork patterns were infilled with Gabled roofs often have decorative to wall surfaces. Historic Preservation & Design Review Board 2011 Lakesider Articles Week 6 Historic Preservation the magnificent Delwaufin cottage, history these structures give us are ir- & Design Review Board with its distinctive 19th century or- replaceable. As more disappear, the by Mark Carle namentation. Located at the corner remaining buildings become more of Walnut Avenue and Park Row, the valuable. In coming issues, the Historic Delwaufinwas destroyed in the fire of We are the caretakers of these an- Preservation & Design Review Board 1905. cestors. Each year, whether grand or will continue this series of articles The Delwaufin is gone, but other modest, owners work to renew and celebrating the architectural history Lakeside grand ladies of architecture, restore their cottages. of Lakeside. like her neighbor, Green Gables, still Gratitude and thanks go out to This week’s focus is on a “Lost exist. Many of them are now more all who work hard. Each step taken Lady,” a treasure from the past. The 19th century Delwaufin; than one century old. As the years go strengthens the link between the his- Through the years, historic Lake- photograph courtesy of the by, it takes increased efforts to pre- toric character of Lakeside yesterday, side homes have been lost to decay, Lakeside Heritage Society Ar- serve and maintain beauty. and the unique beauty of Lakeside fire and demolition. One example is chives. The charm, elegance and sense of today. Week 7 Historic Preservation orful, complex designs. as Eastlake detailing, named after Similar to the Stick Style, the English furniture designer Charles & Design Review Board Queen Anne Style uses wall surfaces Eastlake, was a prominent element. by David Hottenroth of different textured materials as the Delicately turned balusters, posts, In coming issues, the Historic primary decorative elements. Exterior pendants and friezes were used on Preservation & Design Review Board walls are covered with wooden shin- porches in reflection of Eastlake de- will continue this series of articles gles in different patterns,