The dogtrot, also known as a breezeway house, dog-run, or possum-trot, is a style of house that was common throughout the Southeastern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries.[1][2] Some theories place its origins in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Some scholars believe the style developed in the post-Revolution frontiers of Kentucky and Tennessee. Others note its presence in the South Carolina Lowcountry from an early period. The main style point was a large breezeway (instead of a hallway) through the center of the house to cool occupants in the hot southern climate.[1][3]
A dogtrot house built with a fully enclosed second floor is known as a "saddle bag". Architects continue to design variants of dogtrot houses using modern materials.[4][dead link]
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- ^ "Dog-Run Houses". Texas State Historical Association. June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ McAlester, Virginia; McAlester, Lee (1986). A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. pp. 83–85. ISBN 0-394-51032-1.
- ^ "Dogtrot House - House of the Month - Architectural Record". Archrecord.construction.com. Retrieved June 6, 2015.