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Spanish Colonial Revival (Historical and Social (Plateresque: richly…
Spanish Colonial Revival
Historical and Social
Started with the preservation of Western United States. Missions were now being established in California, as well as the preservation of Spanish missions. The style seeks to adapt character and details of California missions, which are often thought to be indigenous. Mission revival goes through the Southwest when it is adopted as the official style for railroad stations and resort hotels.
This style spread throughout the United States during the 1920s. It was used to hopefully draw people to California and attract residents and tourists.
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Classical, Desornamentado or Herreran Style: more emmulate the Italian Renaissance. Symmetry and classical details were seen throughout this style.
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Spanish Colonial: Compositions that resemble the geometric shapes of the adobe style Spanish homes and vaulted and domed structures.
Design Characteristics
Common exterior characteristics: stucco walls that were usually white or off-white, round arches used in arcades, windows, and doors, and flat or low-pitched roofs covered with red tiles.
Mission Revival: exhibits qualities form California Missions such as arcades, domes, bell towers, or courtyards. There also were curvilinear parapet roofs and foliated windows.
Spanish Colonial Revival: arched doorways and windows, wrought iron and wood girlles, colorful tiles and round or octogonal towers
Monterey Style: Replicates 18th century Spanish Colonial Houses and incorporates elements of English/Anglo buildings. Some elements include columns, wooden floors, clapboard and brick, and each story a different material.
Architecture
Mission Revival Architecture: adopts elements from California's missions, but it was harder to adapt that style to residences.
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Spanish Colonial Revival: Appears in San Diego, CA.
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Furniture
Seating: chairs, rockers, settees chairs and rockers. Low back chairs with one or two slats.
Storage: Chests of drawers, shakers, and other forms of storage were used.
