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Palo Alto Shingle Style

c. 1905 Shingle Style in Palo Alto, CA. The Shingle Style first appeared in East Coast summer resort cottages in the 1880s. The style became popular for both summer cottages and suburban residences and spread from coast to coast, as this California example shows.

Understanding what style your house is and what the significant characteristics of the that style are is essential to planning a good restoration. The Shingle Style is one of 25 styles described and illustrated with multiple images in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”

Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.

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