This c. 1890 house in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is a suburban example of the Shingle Style, a variation of the Queen Anne style. First used for summer cottages and resort hotels, the style quickly became popular for houses in the new “streetcar suburbs” being developed on the edges of cities, particularly in the Northeast.
This is one of many lovely late Victorian era homes in this neighborhood. Located on a hill between the commercial downtown and a large public park, the development combined large lots, curving streets, changes in elevation, and hundreds of trees to create a sense seclusion for many of the houses even though they are not far apart.
Understanding the style of a house is the first step in identifying its character-defining features. Prioritizing the preservation or restoration of those features should be the foundation of any plan to make a historic home functional for modern life.
Shingle Style is one of 25 styles and types covered in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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