Say does anyone know of any books about bungalow courts? I once had a copy of Bungalow Magazine from 1912 or 1913 that had I think Bowen Court or some other one out in California.

While there are some books on bungalows, I have never seen one on this subject before.

This looks like what you may be searching for: Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles

Lauren

It seems to me that our Member Don Syzmansky knows a bit about bungalow courts - there might even be one or two in Louisville, Ky. A few yrs ago, he was talking about bungalow courts and I had never even heard of them! He posted some sites.

i dont know of any books dedicated to the subject. Robert Winter's book has a section on courts.

http://www.amazon.com/American...Winter/dp/068480168X

American Bungalow has also run several articles on courts in the last several years. looking through their index would be good.

just doing a quick search returned lots of hits on articles and research from local societies and such.

the early courts in california, such as marion court and bowen court are great examples that have a unified style and identity.

most have widely varying styles which create more interest in my view. the main characteristic is a pedestrian path between the fronts of the houses, some landscaping and public area and lots of tranquility.

i just took a quick look at the book lauren listed. this appears to be focused on courtyard apartments. those are wonderful as well, but usually are not detached houses like in a bungalow court.

the courtyard buildings center on a public space with plantings and typically a water feature creating an oasis in the urban setting.

still should be enjoyable reading. i may look for it at the library.

there are six in louisville i have found that i would classify as bungalow courts and maybe three that are more victorian in character.

i really need to get out and do some detailed photos and pull aerial photos from google earth.

i will try to do an aerial and post just to get a feel for what i am talking about.

Thanks for the information.I have the book by robert Winter.It's a shame that no one has done something about bungalow courts like Bowen and others.
There are a couple i know of in San Antonio, both on the eastside.One is near Fort Sam Houston, and another off of St.Mary's street.
There might be someothers, but I'm not sure where. These two I know about because I often go to the botanical garden and the zoo and have driven around that area many times in the past.