Cracker Gothic

Cracker Gothic is a term most often used to describe some historical homes in Florida that are otherwise considered under the Florida cracker architecture style.^[1][2] After analyzing the etymology of both words (cracker and gothic) separately, when used together the context and meaning get very close to the general accepted definition of the term Southern Gothic, and even may be used interchangeably. However Cracker Gothic appears to adjudicate more specific elements in its definition content that separates it from its original Southern Gothic root.

Architectural Definition

Theatrical Definition

References

1. ^ Photograph and description. Manatee County Public Library Historic Photograph Collection. Source: University of South Florida Tampa Library: M01-08709-A "Close view of walls and windows in old Cracker Gothic home."
2. ^ Photograph and description. Manatee County Public Library Historic Photograph Collection. Source: University of South Florida Tampa Library: M01-08706-A "Cracker Gothic style of settler's house."