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 Features of Prairie School Architecture
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Features of Prairie School Architecture
  The Prairie School style was popular from 1900 to 1920 all over the United States, and its manifestations ranged from sprawling progressive dwellings by Frank Lloyd Wright to simple, box-shaped interpretations by local architects who counted Prairie as just one of the styles in their repertoire. Following is a list of features typical of Prairie School structures. They are not exclusive to progressive architecture, but are a good benchmark when identifying Prairie School buildings or those inspired by the style.

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Features of Prairie School Architecture: Exterior, page 1 of 2
Features of Prairie School Architecture: Low pitched hipped roof with overhanging eaves Features of Prairie School Architecture: Central chimney Features of Prairie School Architecture: Bands of windows, often art glass Features of Prairie School Architecture: Horizontal lines defining different levels
Features of Prairie School Architecture: One story projections Features of Prairie School Architecture: Compressed upper story Features of Prairie School Architecture: Use of brick, wood, stucco and other natural materials Features of Prairie School Architecture: Asymmetrical entry
Features of Prairie School Architecture: Exterior ornament: terra-cotta Features of Prairie School Architecture: Exterior ornament: stencils and art glass Features of Prairie School Architecture: Exterior ornament: sawed wood Features of Prairie School Architecture: General emphasis on the horizontal, linking the house to site
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