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BUNGALOW ARCHITECTURE
BUNGALOW ARCHITECTURE. Style noted for simplicity and economical construction (standardized plans were available for five dollars), Bungalow architecture was popular in the United States from 1890 to 1940.
The word "bungalow" comes from a Hindu word bangla that was used by the British in India to mean a "seasonal house suitable for warm climates." Although homes of this style do not generally look Indian, the typical low open porches do suggest the tropical origin of the style. Typical homes have one story with gently pitched broad gables. An open or screened porch is generally covered with a lower gable. Rafters and ridge beams extend beyond the wall and roof. Chimneys are usually constructed of rough-faced brick or cobblestone.
