Wood shingles and shakes (their brawnier, split cousins) have been a notable component in the homebuilder’s tool kit since the earliest days of European settlement in North America. It may be that ...

We conclude the seven Victorian-era architectural styles with the one considered the “all-American” picturesque style. Born out of a rebellion to escape the lavish and excessive decoration associated ...

It's an example of Shingle Style. The Kirk Johnson residence, build circa 1890 on East King Street in Lancaster, has a prominent gable, recessed oriel window, decorative shingle patterns and rolled ...