New England Architecture 101 – Shingle Style
The Shingle Style home is a seaside favorite.
The Shingle Style House
Photo Credit : Illustration by Rob LeannaThe Shingle Style home is like a Queen Anne Victorian that’s outgrown its colorful gingerbread youth and softened into a relaxed, rambling “coastal grandmother.” While still grand and asymmetrical with an assortment of gables and windows, its signature subdued wooden-shingle siding has made it a natural top style for modern beach house builds.
Time Period: 1880–1900
Characteristics: Wooden-shingle siding and windows in all shapes and sizes
Famous Example: Kragsyde, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Where to Find Shingle Style Homes: Many remain in private hands, but a respectful visitor can enjoy exterior views by visiting Maine neighborhoods such as Delano Park in Cape Elizabeth, Ocean Avenue and its back streets in Kennebunkport, and Cushing Island in Portland.
Aimee Tucker
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