8 & 11America's re-awakening to historical styles was also encouraged by the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, which led to a greater emphasis on early American architecture. No surprise, by the mid-1970s numerous middle-class developments began to revive various simplified stylistic elements of the past (see especially photos 8-13 below).
8. St. Louis suburbs. c.1970s. First decade of America's return to historic styles after the modern era. This neo-Tudor exhibits half-timbering, cantelievered second story, casement windows, and asymmetrical floor plan.
11. St. Louis suburbs. c.1970s. neo-Colonial, with Classical front porch and Federal-style entryway.
