Discovering Park Hill Architecture
- Chris Merman
- Feb 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 18
Park Hill is a living example of popular architectural styles from the 1890s through the 1940s. The neighborhood experienced its biggest growth in the early 1900s, so the most common architectural styles seen are from that period. Below, you will find just a few of the most common styles that the historic homes in Park Hill, Colorado, celebrate and preserve for their unique features.
Bungalow: A physical manifestation of the Arts and Crafts movement, the bungalow was most popular from the turn of the 20th century through the 1930s. This time frame encapsulates the majority of the growth in Park Hill, which is why it is one of the most prominent styles found in the neighborhood. The typical Bungalow is a one-story, clapboard wood or masonry structure with a gently pitched, front or side gable roof, overhanging eaves, broad porches, and simple horizontal lines. While most bungalows in Park Hill incorporate the Craftsman style, others can be seen with Mission or Mediterranean styles.
English-Norman Cottage: Another commonly found style in the Park Hill neighborhood was the English-Norman Cottage. Its most distinguishing features are the steeply pitched roof, arched front entrance, and casement windows. A popular style in the 20s and 30s, these mostly brick homes were considered an alternative to the bungalow.
Denver Square: The Foursquare, also known as the "Denver Square", is easily recognized by its square floor plan, two-story height, and overall simplicity. The majority of these houses were built between 1900 and 1930.
Tudor Revival: Constructed in Colorado primarily during the late teens and the 1920s, the Tudor Revival house's most distinguishable features are the false or ornamental half-timbering covering the upper story and the steeply pitched roof. These houses also feature gabled or hipped roofs with tile, slate, or shake shingles and decorated chimney detailing. Windows are generally tall and narrow multi-light casements with an occasional bay window.
Queen Anne: Queen Anne is one of the most ornate styles of the Victorian period, built in Colorado. This style was popular in the 1880s through 1910, and is characterized by vertical orientation, asymmetrical massing, corner towers and bays, prominent decorative porches, projecting gables, and contrasting materials, particularly brick and wood.
From the stately homes with Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival designs, to mid-century modern gems and charming bungalows, Park Hill offers a visual journey through different periods of American architecture. Each style tells a unique story, contributing to the neighborhood’s character and appeal.
If you’re considering making Park Hill your home, reach out to Chris Merman today for expert guidance on all your real estate needs in this vibrant and historic neighborhood!
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