This architectural style was popular in the 1920s and 1930s and can be found throughout the metro area. The defining characteristics are half-timbering on bay windows and upper floors, and facades that are dominated by one or more steeply pitched cross gables. Patterned brick or stone walls are common, as are rounded doorways, multi-paned casement windows, and large stone chimneys.
The name Tudor imitates English architecture from the early 16th century, and a much earlier medieval architecture.
I have had buyers over the years specifically request this style of home. On the inside they often have cove ceilings, rounded doorways, exposed wood beams on the ceilings, built in book cases and plenty of woodwork. I have not seen one without a fireplace, a large dining room and bay windows in at least one room. The steep roofs make for some interesting attic rooms.
These homes are more plentiful in Highland Park, part of West St. Paul and in Minneapolis.
Lar – I know you don’t have a MN license, just come on over and I’ll take good care of you. I’ll find you your tudor and you can live here in St. Paul which is the best place on the planet to live!
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Great posts and pictures. A couple of comments on this one:
– I think you mean “medieval”, not “mid-evil”, unless your are making a pun
– The half-timbered look comes in many forms. The two main variances are the shape and in-fill.
– In terms of shape, the more regular the timbers and the more rectangular the boxes they form, the more formal the house. Irregular timbers and non-rectangular shapes give a more ‘cozy’ feel.
– In-fill can be brick, plaster, etc. (again depending on the style aimed for).
Robert – thanks for the medieval correction. 🙂 I think technically this house is a Tudor revival but I did not want to go that deep into it. When I look at these houses I often see elements of a couple of styles.
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