Long Beach's rich architecture has evolved since its early beginnings in the late 1800. While many homes have been torn down or remodeled beyond recognition, there are still some amazing properties accross Long Beach that make up the heart of some wonderful neighborhoods.
Since 1961 The Long Beach Historical Society has provided a great support by collecting, organizing and safekeeping data and photos and memories about this city and its fantastic history,
You can see below how the architecture changed over the years. Starting with Victorian...
VICTORIAN
Late 1890's-1910
Stylistic details: Steep pitched roof, protruding angular bay windows, detailed exterior woodwork and decorative shingles, porch columns, tall narrow windows or lead glasses windows.
Neighborhoods: Drake Park, Belmont Heights, Bluff Park, Carroll Park, Linden and Willmore City
FOUR-SQUARE
1900-1910
Stylistic details: Two-story, symetrical composition, porches with columns, clapboard sidings, American colonial detailing, low hipped roofs.
Neighborhoods: Linden Avenue, Willmore City and Drake Park
CRAFSTMAN BUNGALOW
1905-1922
Stylistic details: Low pitched roof, wide eaves with exposed rafters, wide open porches with square columns and heavy timbers, one story, wood exterior clapboard or shingles, built-in cabinets, pocket doors, shelves and seating.
Neighborhoods: Belmont Heights, Bluff Heights, Bluff Park, California Heigths, Caroll Park, Rose Park, Linden, Sunrise, Willmore City and Drake Park
MISSION REVIVAL
1915-1925
Stylistic details: Boxy proportion, square windows, stepped parapets, small central gable, stucco exteriors, flat roof, single residences, duplexes and fourplexes.
Neighborhoods: Belmont Heights, Willmore City, Drake Park, Elliot Lane and Wilton Street
SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL
1925-1939
Stylistic details: Arcade entrance and porch, decorative wrought-iron grillwork, round arched windows, stucco finish, heavy red tile roof, custom decorative tile work, low front patio walls.
Neighborhoods: Belmont Heights, Bluff Heights, Bluff Park, California Heights, Rose Park, Minerva Park, Willmore City, Drake Park, Wrigley, Brenner Place, Wilton
TUDOR REVIVAL
1920s
Styslistic details: Half-timber design, wood beam over stucco and brick, diamond pane windows, copper detailing, steep gable roof, rolled roofs and rolled over eaves.
Neighborhoods: Belmont Heights, Bluff Park, California Heights
NEO-TRADITIONAL
1930s-40s
Stylistic details: One story, L-shaped, bay windows, low hipped roof, stucco siding
Neighborhoods: Belmont Heights, California Heights, Rose Park
MODERN
1930s
Stylistic details: Horizontal lines, flat roof, bands of windows, metal windows, glass blocks, round windmill like towers.
Neighborhoods: Bluff Park, Willmore, Drake Park
RANCHO
1950's
Stylistic details: Single story, low A frame, L shape, minimal inside walls, large wall windows, open to outside living space.