We’re happy in my blue heaven”
In this uninhibited era, tastes turned to the romantic, the idyllic. Houses
were built in grand style for those who could afford them. For those of more
modest means, the little bungalow or the story-and-a-half cottage, preferably
with a white picket fence, filled the bill nicely.
Styles ranged from staid colonial to modern art deco. Many sought out the
exotic, as reflected in the Spanish-style houses or the Turkish touches in the
decor. Brick, wood, stucco, even cement block found their places as desired
building materials. While the Georgian and colonial houses inspired awe and
showed off wealth, the humble bungalow had mass appeal as “My Blue Heaven,” the
private, safe harbor a working man returned to at the end of the day, the place
where wife and perhaps child waited to greet him.
the exotic, rustic Spanish-style bungalow |
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 the popular two-story |
 the romantic, cozy cottage |