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Spanish Eclectic

6506 Washington Circle

Constructed in 1930

Architect:  Walter G. Truettner

 

This house has a sprawling, multifaceted plan and an eclectic profile.  The facade is dominated by a round-arcaded entry porch and adjacent squared, block-like tower.  Windows vary in shape and size, some having shutters and some having balconettes with iron grillwork. 
 

Spanish Eclectic

6614 Hillcrest Drive

Constructed in 1930

Architect:  Hugo Haeuser

 

This residence is strikingly characterized by  a highly ornate stone entry topped by an oriel window and an elaborate Islamic-influenced roof parapet.  A one-story Moorish bay with arched windows on the left and a tall chimney with a house-shaped cap on the right nicely balances the front elevation of this residence.  The side-wing features shed and gable roof forms reminiscent of rural attached outbuildings.
 

Spanish Eclectic Revival

6222 Washington Circle

Constructed in 1927

Architect:  Frank Howend

 

This house is a Period Revival example. The term Period Revival is used to describe a wide range of past motifs and styles that architects chose to resurrect in the period between the 1920s and 1940.  Built in 1927, this residence is an example of Spanish Eclectic Revival architecture.  The home is sheathed with brick and topped with a barrel tile roof.  The formerly open, arcaded porch features Moorish, twisted plaster columns and a wrought iron balconet forms the southeast corner window--both elements are typical of Spanish Eclectic style.  Additionally, a multiple-light focal windows is located along the north wall of the living room.  Such windows are also typical of the style.

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