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In the early part of the 20th century, a new movement called Craftsman emerged in American home design which stressed comfort and utility through the use of natural materials and a lack of pretention. In contrast to the delicate and intricate detailing of the Victorian period, Craftsman homes celebrated their structure and location. Exposed rafter ends, clipped gables, large porch columns and color schemes derived from nature all worked together to create the streetscape of our memories. More about the architecture. |