AMERICAN FOURSQUARE, ca. 1900 - ca. 1925 The American Foursquare house reflects an early 20th century return to simple building forms and minimal
decoration. These house forms are common throughout Elgin's neighborhoods and feature rectangular plans
with hipped roofs and one-story porches on the primary facade. Porches often have square or Tuscan columns
and eaves often feature modillion blocks or brackets. The roofline on the primary facade generally displays a
hipped dormer window. In addition to the example pictured, other examples may be found at 911
Douglas Avenue and 420 Fulton Street.
