12. Bungalow

                  12a. Bungalow (Waterloo)

  The Bungalow first appeared as a single-floored inn along the main roads of India.

   It later emigrated to the United States where 9 versions were developed. From there it spread across the United States and Canada around 1900-1930.

   The style became one of the most popular house kits in the Sears-Roebuck catalogue.

   The vast number of Canadian bungalows, and there are many, are not just a single story but range from 1 to 3 stories.

                12b. Bungalow (Waterloo)

What To Look For (Clues)

   - The large, shallow-sloped roof usually includes the front verandah.

   - The piers for the verandah may be an entirely tapered shape made of boulders, stone or brick. An alternative is to have these materials used as a base with small wooden columns above.

   - A dormer generally protrudes through the roof. The dormer may be quite small or massive.

   - The bungalow presents a low, sprawling silhouette.

    12c. Bungalow (Preston, Cambridge)

                                                 12d. Bungalow (Waterloo)

Where to find it

    The larger form of the Bungalow is very prevalent throughout Ontario cities. It may also be found in Quebec and the Maritimes.

               12e  Bungalow (Waterloo)

              12f. Bungalow (Galt, Cambridge)

'Relations'

   The style is associated with a number of others including ,Arts and Crafts, Prairie and Craftsman.

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