The Cape Cod Architectural Style
Some of the first houses built in the United States were Cape Cods. The original colonial Cape Cod homes were shingle-sided, one-story cottages with no dormers. During the mid-20th century, the small, uncomplicated Cape Cod shape became popular in suburban developments. A 20th-century Cape Cod is square or rectangular with one or one-and-a-half stories and steeply pitched, gabled roofs. It may have dormers and shutters. The siding is usually clapboard or brick.
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John Trosko Says:
February 16th, 2006 at 1:58 pmVisit John Trosko
Hi Chris,
Your blog looks great– nice changes. I really like the education on the home styles and graphics. Excellent touch.
- John