The early 1900s represented a pivotal transition in style and comfort for the American home, as the ornate, compartmentalized Victorian designs gave way to more open and functional living spaces. This era saw the rise of the Craftsman bungalow, which rejected industrial mass-production in favor of handcrafted woodwork, low-pitched roofs, and deep front porches that invited a closer connection to the outdoors.
Simultaneously, the widespread availability of “kit houses” from companies like Sears, Roebuck & Co. revolutionized the housing market, making high-quality architectural designs affordable for the burgeoning middle class.
This period successfully bridged the gap between 19th-century tradition and 20th-century innovation, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, soulful homes that define many American neighborhoods to this day.
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