Florida architectural crafts is a wooden frame style home that was used somewhat extensively in the 19th century in the US state of Florida, and is still popular with some developers as a source of design themes. Florida cracker houses are characterized by metal roofs, elevated floors, large veranda areas (often wrap around the house), and central aisles directly from front to back of the house (sometimes called "running dog" or "shotgun" design house gun). In the 19th century there was no air conditioning, and new immigrants to Florida had to rely on nature to get help from the heat. They built their home surrounded by wide verandas to provide shade for their windows and walls. Some homes have clerestory that will increase ventilation in the interior. These elements are the main characteristics of the architectural style known as "Cracker".
Video Florida cracker architecture
Example
- The Bensen House in Grant, Florida
- Plumb House in Clearwater, Florida
- Winchester Symphony House in Eau Gallie, Florida
Maps Florida cracker architecture
References
Cracker House
External links
- Valle, Erick (2005). "Florida Vernacular Architecture". Feature article . Traditional Environmental Design. Archived from the original on 2006-05-19 . Retrieved 2006-06-28 .
- "Gallery: Florida Cracker Homestead". Explore Florida: Social Studies Resources for Students and Teachers . Florida Center for Instructional Technology, Higher Education School, University of South Florida. 2002 . Retrieved 2006-06-28 .
- Cracker House in A History of Central Florida Podcast
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