INTRODUCTION TO PERIOD STYLES: During the late 1800s, European-trained architects designed highstyle period houses for the wealthy. Each period style identifies specifically with an architecture of an earlier period and place: either early American or European precedents. Six popular period styles that diffused across the country are included on these web sites, though other, less popular period styles also appeared. During this time (mostly between 1900 and 1929), accuracy of styles became important once again, unlike Queen Anne style, which borrowed from a variety of sources. Most Important, period styles look to the past for inspiration. The trend toward period architecture gained momentum from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, the Columbian Exposition, where historical interpretations of European styles were encouraged. Simultaneous to the rise of period-style architecture, the modern era saw its beginnings with architects who were instead looking to the future, not the past, with more progressive, modernist styles. Thus defines the eclectic movement of the early 20th century, which consisted of a simultaneous and perhaps competing interest in both modern and historic architectural traditions.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND FEATURES: Spanish revival (also referred to as Spanish eclectic) was inspired by the architecture of Spain and Latin America, emphasizing their rich stylistic details. Due to the early influence of New Spain in the Southwest and Southeast, the style is rare outside the Southwest, Texas and Florida. Includes low-pitched roof; little or no eave overhang; red-tiled roof; prominent arch over door or window or porch; stucco wall surface; usually asymmetrical façade.

PHOTO LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS (based on info available)

1. Ajo, AZ.
2. Clarkdale, AZ. City Hall.
3. Bisbee/Warren, AZ.
4. Flagstaff, AZ. Monte Vista Hotel, c.1926.
5. Yuma, AZ.
6. Pasadena, CA. Colorado Blvd., downtown.
7. Pasadena, CA. Colorado Blvd, downtown.
8. Savannah, GA. Ardsley Park neighborhood. This is the Monterey style, a variation of Spanish Revival. The style, represented here in its later years, includes a mix of Spanish Eclectic and Colonial Revival forms. The main identifying feature of this style is the second-story balcony (cantelievered), and covered by principal roof. Here in Savannah, it seems to have less Spanish influence and more Colonial Revival.
9. Long Beach, CA.
10. Beverly Hills, CA.
11. Los Angeles, CA. El Pueblo historic district. Plaza Methodist Church, c.1925. Example of the Churrigueresque style, related to Spanish Baroque.
12. Hollywood, CA.