48. Jacobethans

                  48a Jacobethan ( Brantford)

Two old English styles that possess many similarities are the Jacobean and Elizabethan Revivals. Following the lead of a number of architectural books, I am combining the two and using the name Jacobethan. The style appeared between 1920 and 1940. While not common, the Jacobethan does appear in a number of Southern Ontario cities. (It may appear in other provinces as well, I just haven't come across it.)

              48b. Jacobethan (Brantford)

What to look for (clues)

• • Unlike the Tudor, the homes are frequently constructed of a single material such as brick, stone and occasionally stucco.

  • The structure is large and bulky and contains at least two storys.

  • There are steeply pitched roofs with intersecting gables and/or dormers. Huge chimneys may appear at various places including the facade.

  • Projected areas may stick out from the front or sides of the house.

  • Sets of casement windows and decorative brickwork are common.

                  48c. Jacobethan (Stratford)

Where to find it

The Jacobethans I've found (so far) are in South Western Ontario in places that had a manufacturing base and could afford buildings of this size. I'd be amazed if there weren't other examples in at least Toronto, Hamilton and probably London. I still have to check this out.

   I am finding out that there are many, many different English style homes. The difficulty is catagorizing them into specific style names when a large number have 'borrowed' bits from various types.