903-939 Moravia Street, Modernist Design, 1960-62

This row of mid-century modernist structures were likely built by the same contractor. Similar designs can be found scattered throughout county neighborhoods, often in a small group like these. This particular grouping includes the ranchette style as well as a ranch design that simply rotates the ranch form so the gable end faces the street.

Cladding is mostly brick, sometimes combined with vinyl or wood. The rotated form features a street-facing asymmetrical gable end that also serves as the carport roof. (Some have been converted to living space.) They also include gable end picture windows, upper horizontal windows, and a carport and side entrance - although one or two include a gable end entrance too. Most were constructed in 1960 with a few built in 1961/62. Both styles were quite popular during this time period, replacing the Minimal Traditional style.

Ranchette style – simply a smaller version of the Ranch style.