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. This streetcar suburb example in Asheville, NC, is Design 580 from Shoppell’s “Modern Houses,” one of the most successful house plan books of the late 19th century. There were likely other examples of the design built as well.
My Montford Historic District tour guide, Andrew Wing (Saving Old Windows), worked on restoring the windows on this house.
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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