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Historic Architechtual Styles in
Adams Hill

  
Spanish Revival
Low-pitched multi gable roof with little eave overhang, red clay tile covering. Typical are arches placed above windows or door, façade asymmetrical, wall surface usually stucco. Decorative window grilles of iron. Borrowed from entire history of Spanish architecture, this style was at its apex in 20’s and 30’s, passed from favor in 40’s.

Tudor Revival
Tudor style originated in 16th century England. Its revival style charac-
ter shows steeply pitched roof, façade dominated by one or more cross gables,
usually steeply pitched. Tall narrow windows, usually multiple groups with
muli-pane glazing. Massive chimneys; stucco walls with stone trim. Often
false thatched roof mimicking rural England.

 

 

Streamline Moderne Gas Station
This style received its first major impetus in the 1920’s and continued to the 30’s. It is characterized by smooth walls, flat surfaces with emphasis on horizontal grooves or lines, and the feeling that airstreams could more smoothly over them; thus, they were streamlined, with decorative detailing reduced to a minimum.