Bloodgood Tuttle's English revival demonstration home at 3149 Van Aken Boulevard was constructed in 1924. Set back from the street and accessed by a rustic pathway, the design reflects the influence of Britain's 18th century Picturesque landscape movement. This aesthetic trend emerged from the popularization of tourism and humanism, and was characterized by romanticized landscapes ornamented with naturalistic surrounds and revival architecture. The Picturesque movement, while broad in scope, reflected both a change in the perception of nature and a rejection of more formalized architectural styles associated with imperialism. The home on Van Aken Boulevard was designated a landmark on June 27, 1983. | Source: City of Shaker Heights Planning DepartmentDownload Original File
