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from Inspired House Issue #11, July/August 2005

Bringing Back the Foursquare
One family's loving restoration showcases the versatility of this straightforward design
by John Connell

There's lots to love about the American Foursquare, an early 20th-century house style that stands in stark contrast to the fussy Victorian. Its simple design offers roomy interiors in handsome houses that fit on small city lots. The style is formal, yet refreshingly unassuming. Here, we illustrate this house style and tell the story of an inspiring renovation of an Atlanta home from author John Connell's book Creating the Inspired House.


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