Following the tradition of the Craftsman movement, which stressed utility and simplicity, the Bungalow became a symbol of the movement with its low, overhanging roof, broad porches, and simple horizontal lines. Identified as the most common example of Craftsman architecture, the Bungalow spread quickly across the country during the early 20th century. In Colorado, this type of architecture was popular from 1900 to around 1930 and is evident in practically every city and town statewide.

The typical Bungalow is a one or one-and-one-half story, wood or masonry structure with a gently pitched, front or side gable roof. An additional gable occasionally covers an open porch and the overhang is usually supported by battered or "elephantine" porch piers or thick columns. Some Bungalows have clipped gables, shed dormers, or exposed rafter ends, but almost all have a front porch.

These photos depict some designated landmarks in Longmont that are representative of the Bungalow style.