The Prairie style, developed in the Midwestern states in the early part of the 20th century, is characterized by low pitched roofs, usually hipped, and strong horizontal lines. Wide overhanging eaves are common with massing forms usually employing one and two story elements. Massive square porch supports of masonry are also common. Characteristic details include hipped dormers, window boxes, flattened pedestal urns for flowers, upper portions of windows divided into small panes, broad flat chimneys, and horizontal decorative emphasis by such techniques as: 1) horizontal board-and-batten siding, selective recessing of only the horizontal masonry joints, and contrasting wood trim between stories.