Dutch Colonial Revival
The Pearce-McAllister Cottage in Denver.
The gambrel roof is the distinguishing feature of the Dutch Colonial Revival. Primarily a residential style, it was popular in Colorado between 1900 and 1925. Other characteristic elements included wide overhangs, dormers, small oval windows in the gable ends, and a porch under the overhanging eaves of the gambrel roof, supported by columns. The building may be side-gabled, front-gabled, or form intersecting gables. A steep, stepped gable, reminiscent of Flemish architecture, is also seen on occasion.
An example of the Dutch Colonial Revival style in Denver.
Common elements:
- gambrel roof
- wide overhangs
- gable end chimneys
- round windows in gable end
- steep stepped gable
- porch under overhanging eaves
- 8-over-8 windows
- dormers