Tudor Revival Architecture
Tudor Revival History & Phoenix Roots
Also known as American Craftsman Tudor Revival (1890s-1940s) — Tudor Revival architecture originated in the United Kingdom. The style gained popularity in the late 1800s during the rise of the English Arts and Crafts Movement, which favored handicrafts over factory production. The same movement took root in America near the turn of the 20th century. Tudor homes became incredibly popular among American families by the 1920s. The style’s upper-crust look, with its steeply pitched roofs, excellent stonework and attractive wood detailing, were favored by the burgeoning middle class. Period revivals were also highly popular in America at the time and the Tudor style’s old-world charm fit right in with this trend.
The Tudor Revival style combines simplified components from Renaissance and Gothic designs that were common on residential homes and cottages during the Medieval period.
The popularity of Tudor Revival architecture coincided with the growth of the Arts and Crafts movement. The movement’s founders believed that industrialization caused a decline in the quality of decorative arts. They favored traditional craftsmanship over mass production, and simplicity rather than overly ornate designs.
In America, Tudor architecture first gained popularity on the east coast. The Tudor City complex was built in Manhattan during the 1920s. And “Stockbroker Tudors,” a humorous nickname, were built in wealthy New York City suburbs.
There are many different versions of Tudor homes, which you’ll find throughout Phoenix. They range in size and style from small cottages and mid-sized suburban homes to massive, sprawling mansions.
