Greek Revival (1820-1860) – 5 Euston Street
5 Euston Street is a perfect example of Greek Revival housing because:
- The large white columns supporting the large gable supported roof
- The symmetry of every window on the face of the house
- Long, narrow windows (and typically white in colour) are known to be associated with Greek Revival
Italianate (1850-1885) – 17 West Street
17 West Street is a perfect example of Italianate style housing because:
- The house has more than one story, which is common in Italianate houses
- Contains low pitched and hipped roof with a square cupola/belvedere on top
- Intricately decorated lintels and overhanging eaves
- Windows are tall and narrow with decorated crowns on top and below them.
Gothic Revival (1830-1860) – 19 Water Street
19 Water Street is a perfect example of Gothic Revival housing because:
- It has a steeply pitched gable roof
- Long, narrow white windows, which are symmetric to each other
- Lots of detailing on the eaves, ginger bread-like
Romanesque Revival (1840-1900) – 22 West Street
22 West Street is a perfect example of Romanesque Revival housing because:
- The walls are made of thick masonry, large stone blocks
- The face of the building is generally asymmetrical
- Arches over the windows and front door are a large focus of the house
Queen Anne (1880-1910) – 12 West Street
12 West Street is a perfect example of Queen Anne housing because:
- This house has a gabled roof and bay windows
- The inset wooden panelling and shingled siding are also notable features
- The tower-like structure from the first to third floor is a prime Queen Anne aspect
Victorian Revival (1830-1900) – 9 Grafton Street
9 Grafton Street is a perfect example of Victorian Revival housing because:
- This house has a high pitched roof, which is typical in Victorian houses
- The decorative moulding/edges around the gables of the house
- The vertical striped decorative siding near the pitch of the house adds Victorian detail
Federalist Housing (1790-1830) – 9 West Street
9 West Street is a perfect example of Federalist housing because:
- This house is painted the typical white, with black shingles like most Federalist houses
- The house is basically a rectangular box, with lots of windows
- The windows and door follow a strict symmetry
- Front door is the focus of the house, with large white columns and fancy moulding around it
Shed Style (1960-1970) – 74 Goodwill Avenue
74 Goodwill Avenue is a perfect example of Shed Style housing because:
- Oddly shaped roof with steep angles, and wooden siding
- Shed houses do not form a peak where a typical roof would meet, rather this one splits
- This type of house also has large expansive windows, which give it a modern look
International Style (1925-present) – 10 Crestwood Drive
10 Crestwood Drive is a perfect example of International housing because:
- International style housing is known for having a very simple look
- The house has a flat roof, common in International styled, modern looking houses
- Most, if not all, international houses are asymmetrical in shape, as is this one
Ranch Style (1935-present) – 84 Brighton Road
84 Brighton Road is a perfect example of Ranch housing because:
- Your typical one-story home, can be long
- Large windows, with an asymmetrical facade
- The roof can usually be low and overhanging
Colonial Revival (1880-1955) – 62 North River Road
62 North River Road is a perfect example of Colonial Revival housing because:
- Typically two or more stories, the one pictures has three stories
- The main face of the house is symmetrical, while the right and left sides are not
- Emphasis in detail put on the doorway
Craftsman (1905-1930) – 17 Villa Avenue
17 Villa Avenue is a perfect example of Craftsman housing because:
- The white columns on the entrances to the patio are evident examples of Craftman style qualities
- Low pitched gable roof, and multi panelled windows are Craftsman
- Multiple storied house, as the one in the picture is two stories with what looks like a third
Tudor Style (1890-1940) – 11 Churchill
11 Churchill is a perfect example of Tudor style housing because:
- The steeply pitched roof and vertical panelling on the upper siding of the house are Tudor Style
- Long, narrow windows are part of the Tudor Style as well
- A lot of Tudor houses have multiple fireplaces, this house has two, one on each side
Chateauesque Style (1880-1910) – 94 Brighton Road
94 Brighton Road is a perfect example of Chateauesque housing because:
- The arch over the doorway, and wooden framed/small panelled windows are features of Chateauesque housing
- The stone/concrete and stucco looking siding is the most noticeable feature that is associated with this house type
- Long & narrow chimney and the bay window are also noticeable features related to Chateauesque
Prairie Style (1900-1920) – 41 Queen Elizabeth Drive
41 Queen Elizabeth Drive is a perfect example of Prairie housing because:
- Overhanging eaves, meant to block sunlight as a Prairie style feature
- Rows of small windows, asymmetrical
- Prairie houses usually have no more than two stories, like the one in the picture
Split Level (1950-present) – 4 Wyndwood Crescent
4 Wyndwood Crescent is a perfect example of Prairie style housing because:
- Split level homes split upstairs and downstairs at the entrance. You can tell this one does because the door is between the upper and bottom floors
- Large windows on the front, upper part of the house
- Basement windows below the level of the door and below the upper level windows