Cultural Background
Found in New England “Saltbox Shape” originated in 17th
century, used commonly through early 19th century
Still seen in New England today Long roofs added to existing houses
create “lean-in” additions for growing colonial families
Named after wooden box used to store salt in the time period
Saltbox Style
Two stories in front of house, single story in rear
Pitched sloped roof between
stories Short, central, chimney Wooden frame
Architectural Elements
Wooden exterior texture, with often a white or dark red color
Balance between left and right sides of house, asymmetry from front to back
Long diagonal lines used; high pitched, very long roofs
References
Tomato Real Estate Blogs (2009, June 13). Retrieved from http://centersandsquares.com/2009/06/13/the-saltbox-architectural-style-houses-in-cambridge-and-arlington/
Wikimedia Foundation (2013, January 18). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltbox
Wordpress (2012, September 27). Retrieved from http://mass.historicbuildingsct.com/?tag=saltbox (Pics)
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