A suburban Shingle Style house in Talladega, AL. The Shingle Style first appeared in East Coast summer resort cottages in the early 1880s and spread to the new streetcar suburbs being developed outside city centers. This example is located in such a Victorian-era suburb, surrounded by Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Neo-Classical houses.
Understanding what style your house is and what the significant characteristics of 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.”
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Want to learn more about historic house styles? “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester is the classic volume on the subject and is available in our shop along with select restoration and preservation titles by other authors. Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!
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