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The Village of Cherry Hill
PATTERN BOOK
Table of Contents

Introduction

Permitted Styles

  • Colonial
  • Victorian
  • Craftsman
  • Cape Cod
  • Regional Vernacular

    Prohibited Styles

  • Split Foyer
  • Ranch
  • Other

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    Introduction
    The pictures and descriptions contained in this booklet, are intended to make the process of designing a building for The Village of Cherry Hill clearer and simpler. It is important to emphasize that the architectural styles are meant to be interpreted broadly, allowing for personal freedom and creativity. The Design Review Board is less concerned with authenticity and strict adherence to the details of a style than the overall appearance and general aesthetic appeal. Certain other styles may be allowed, based upon architectural merit.

    There is considerable overlap in defining styles and some may fit or partially fit into more than one category. The review board is not especially concerned with these distinctions. As a general rule of thumb, if the question "would this home look as if it belonged in a traditional midwestern neighborhood?" can be answered with a "yes", then you are on the right track!

     
    Colonial
    This classic form can be found in most parts of the country, including Columbia. It is often characterized by steeply pitched roofs with small overhangs, symmetrical windows and an accentuated front door. Colonials may be either 1 or 2 story, although 2 story are more common. There are many subtypes within this category including Revival, Georgian, Adam, etc.
     
    Victorian
    The name of this style is from the reign of Queen Victoria, and many were built in the second half of the 19th century. These buildings tend to be vertically proportioned, with multiple, asymmetric roof and wall elements, as well as extensive ornamentation. Some of the subtypes include Queen Ann, Shingle and Stick.
     
    Craftsman
    These more modern homes, with roots in the first half of the twentieth century, often have low pitched gable roofs, with wide unenclosed eaves and large porches with columns that may run to the ground. Columbia has many homes built in this style in the Stewart Road/Garth area.
     
     
    Cape Cod
    Cape Cod houses have their origins in New England and date back to around 1700. They typically have a single, relatively steep gable roof that presents a sloped side to the front. They are symmetrical, single story or one and one half story homes, often with dormers. The entry door is usually in the centered, and a full front porch is often present.
     
    Regional Vernacular
    This category is intended to describe a range of buildings based on what was built in our area prior to 1940 and encompasses farmhouses, cottages, and village homes. These are where many of us grew up, and they hold a special place in the heart of most midwesterners.
     
    Prohibited Styles
    Split foyer and modern ranch, as well as non-descript modern 2-story houses are not allowed in The Village of Cherry Hill, although the Design Review Board recognizes that there may be a thin line beween some of the permitted styles and some which are not allowed, and reserves the right to make arbitrary distinctions. This is not intended to be a criticism of modern architecture. In fact, some of the following examples are homes built by members of the Design Review Board. The exclusion of these styles is to create a compatible and uniform theme.