In Architecture

Collection of Lovingly Illustrated Ranch Houses From the 1950s

July 18, 2023

Gathered from a 1959 roofing company calendar, this collection of lovingly illustrated ranch homes show the style in all of its Americana glory.

Originating in California, the ranch style home fused ‘wide open living’ with modernism, creating a casual style that is still heavily felt in architecture throughout North America and other parts of the world.

We appreciate the variety of styles shown in the series. Via Design You Trust:

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Author Ben VanderVeen

Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.