The House of Indeterminate Style, Pt. 1

The only house of its kind in Florence, Alabama...now, sadly, falling in on itself. When was it built? Who designed it? Who were the original inhabitants? I've never been able to find out.

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[coltsuperocean10]

This is about as Art Deco as my underpants!!

[Pin33]

@coltsuperocean10 That's clever, coltsuperocean, but no one seems to be able to agree on what style this house does represent. Any ideas?

[coltsuperocean10]

@Pin33.Yes, shit style. This film was originally titled "Art Deco House" hence my original comment. You have changed the title of the film so as not to look stupid. Thats not my fault.

[Pin33]

@coltsuperocean10 The title change was clearly tongue-in-cheek...and wouldn't do a very good job of "concealing" the original title anyhow, since all nontrolling comments remain intact.

I've deleted three or four "shit style" responses from you during the past month, but I think I'll keep this one. It handily illustrates what a pathetic, petulant jackass you are.

[jhmclellan]

Not at all art deco. More prairie style.

[Pin33]

I agree that it resembles the Prairie style, but I wouldn't call it exactly that, either--it's more streamlined and minimal than any Prairie-style house I've seen.

[isabelzavoranu]

This is done in the classic style of Ugg. Obviously this house in Alabama doesn't see snow, but it sees rain I'm sure. Can't sitting water cause damage to a structure and even make the roof cave in? That rooftop needs something, like a garden or a restaurant. : )

[ronpolla]

Prairie is a good guess

[gjoconnell]

It has art deco and prarie style characterisitics!

[ikearocks12]

@Pin33 I would say That many of its features are Bauhaus. The cantilevered eaves, Flat roof, outlined ridges and cubism are all a part of the bauhaus movement. Ecept its red and the windows look more prairie or "victorian" style. A nice house though, i hope its being maintained.

[jhmclellan]

I'm no architectural expert, but I do see the Frank Lloyd Wright influence - almost a cross between Prairie and Usonian, at least from the outside. It is interesting, and unfortunately it is in a failing neighborhood. Hope it survives.