Although thousands of miles apart, the homes in Pennsylvania and San Jose, Calif., share similar siding details, as do the two structures in Wisconsin and Oklahoma that are built of native stone. Builders took their design cues from lots of different sources-plan books, kit homes, period publications and local styles.

Architectural details:
Do all bungalows have porches like these homes? Answer appears below...

	Wauwatosa, WI, James and Patricia Mills Our 1921 home is considered a Milwaukee bungalow because the entry is not through the sunroom. Many windows and doors have art glass in a German tulip or a sunrise ray pattern, and the tiled sunroom has leaded casement windows. The original garage has a water cistern underneath, and we uncovered a sleeping porch on the second floor. The house is one of very few made from natural cut stone and cedar shakes, which we think gives it a bit of a Prairie-School feel.
Charlottesville, VA, Michael Clarke and Norman Jenkins We instantly fell in love with the light that streams into our 1910 bungalow, and its picturesque views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The original stucco exterior has a large, inviting front porch-ideal for relaxing and listening to the train that travels just over a nearby hill. The interior boasts yellow-pine floors throughout, original blown-glass panes in many of the windows, second-floor transoms and an architectural rarity-a pocket window in an exterior wall of the downstairs bath.
	Pittsburgh, PA, Lana Andrews I purchased this 1925 bungalow in 1997 and named the house "Bagatelle," meaning a trifle-light and whimsical. It has the original woodwork and doors, beamed ceilings in the living and dining rooms, wood floors, built-in bookcases and three porches. The kitchen and bath have been renovated, preserving the original design and intent of the 1,490-square-foot house.
Pueblo, CO, Rick and Jill Mattoon On the eve of our wedding 10 years ago, we bought this 1914 bungalow. We knew nothing of its style, but now that we know it's a bungalow, we love it all the more. The window seat, built-ins and beamed ceilings are all typical, but the best part is a secret room upstairs, which our kids love. We like our old house so much I doubt we'll ever upgrade from our "starter home."
	Riverside, CA, Nancy and Jeffy Sturmer Our redwood, five-bedroom bungalow was built in 1908 about a mile from the Mission Inn. In the early 1940s, it was converted to a boarding house to accommodate a severe WWII housing shortage. We purchased the house in 1998, and are continuing the restoration that returned it to a single-family home, which the previous owners began in the mid-'70s. One of several items of distinction about the bungalow is the early solar water-heating system that is built into the roof.
Okmulgee, OK, Martha Robinson I thought your readers would enjoy seeing my town's Okmulgee Country Club, which was built in 1920 during an oil boom. The beautiful Craftsman-style building is made of native sandstone, with an open porch, a dining room, parlor and lounge. Unfortunately, the original tile roof had to be replaced several years ago, but the interior features remain: a maple ballroom floor, original light fixtures, ceiling beams and French doors. The cost of the land, adjoining golf course and clubhouse was $160,000.
	San Jose, CA, Sharon Hileman Since 1987, my husband Vince has been restoring every room of our home to its original splendor. We live in the Rosegarden area, and are surrounded by many bungalows. It's always a joy to walk around our neighborhood and see how our neighbors are beautifying their humble abodes. We wouldn't live anyplace else!
Boise, ID, Daniel Kerr and Elaine Daly-Kerr We couldn't afford to buy and renovate an original bungalow, so we did the next best thing and had a new one of our own design built in 1997. Of modest proportions (1,200 square feet), we incorporated many bungalow characteristics into it. The house has oak floors in the entry and living room, and real linoleum-not vinyl-in the kitchen and dining room. We continue to add touches, such as appropriate tile and wallpaper, as our budget and time permit.
Porch Styles: All of the bungalows-both new and period-shown here have some version of a covered porch that shelters the front door. But other bungalows may have only a front stoop. Check out the Rochester, N.Y., home in the Spring 2000 Family Album, or the two-story Frank Lloyd Wright design in Summer 1999. They, along with the Oregon Streamline Moderne bungalow in Spring 1999, show that Arts and Crafts era homes share many different architectural elements.