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The Bella House
122 Leonard Place
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In the early years of the
20th century, as a reaction to the excess ornamentation of the
Victorian-era architecture, the Craftsman style came into vogue.
Craftsman houses have low-pitched gable roofs and wide eave overhangs,
with visible rafters and decorative bracing. Wide front porches,
supported by wood posts resting on wood or masonry piers are typical of
this style house. Large windows, wood siding and detailed attic vents
are also typical. This c. 1915 house contains these typical details,
adding the embellishment of telescoping front gables, a transom and
sidelights at the front entry. Wide front steps provide entry to the
welcoming front porch. Interior and exterior details speak of the
Craftsman philosophy of design, which exposes the framing and support of
the building, and in its simplicity, celebrates the workmanship of an
earlier era. |