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A large contributing factor to the appeal of Highlands is the unique character of the neighbourhood's architecture. Largely populated by historical homes & commercial building in varying architectural styles the buildings tell a story about design & construction in the early 20th centrury. There are many examples of period revival architecture, where architects and builders looked to the past for inspiration and historical interpretations of European styles began to emmerge. These styles include Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival and Collegiate Gothic. Simultaneous to the rise of period-style architecture, the modern era saw its beginnings with architects who were instead looking to the future, not the past, with more progressive, modernist styles. Thus defines the eclectic movement of the early 20th century, which consisted of a simultaneous and perhaps competing interest in both modern and historic architectural traditions. These styles includes Craftsman (bungalows and Four Squares), Art Deco and Queen Anne. HHF members have captured photos and completed research on many homes and commercial buildings in the area including several historically designated resources. The links below are profile articles which have appeared in previous volumes of the Highlands Historical Foundation Newsletter and have been digitized for your review:.
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