American Architecture: The Elements of Cape Cod Style

This simple architecture style was born in New England but has stood the test of time around the United States

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What it is: This popular cottage style traces its origins to colonial New England and is characterized by its low, broad profile, generally a story and a half tall, with a steeply pitched roof with end gables.

The earliest forms had little exterior ornamentation and were adaptions of the English hall and parlor house to suit the stormy weather of the New England coast. The style saw a resurgence during the colonial revival period during the first half of the 20th century, with the addition of a few Georgian-inspired embellishments.

Popularity of the simple, cottage look has waxed and waned over the years. During times of economic prosperity it's been viewed as a "poor man's style," but it has experienced resurgences during times of economic recession, due to its practicality.

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