12. The Bungalow

The bungalow first appeared as a single-floored inn along main roads in India. It later emigrated to California where 9 versions were developed. From there it spread across the United States and Canada around 1900 - 1930.

The style became one of the most popular house kits in the Sears-Roebuck’s catalogue.
The vast majority of Canadian bungalows, and there are many, range from 2 ½ to 3 storys.







What to look for (clues)

• The large, shallow-sloped main roof includes the front verandah

• The piers for the verandah may be an entirely tapered shape using boulders, stone or brick or use these materials as a base and have small wooden columns above.

• A very large dormer protrudes through the roof.

• The bungalow creates a low, sprawling silhouette.
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• Where to find it

The larger form of the bungalow is very prevalent throughout Ontario cities. It may also be found in Quebec and in the Eastern Provinces.

The house with the shed dormer (as opposed to a gable dormer) is in Preston (Cambridge).

The remaining houses are all in Waterloo

The style is associated with a number of other styles including Arts and Craft, Prairie and Craftsman.