There’s several houses in the core of my city (London ON) with a similar style of roof. Probably built in the 1930s or 40s, *maybe* the 20s at the earliest. From what I’ve heard it was a design mostly used for boarding houses.
I’ve always found them interesting. Not interesting enough to live in one, because they’re mostly run down, subdivided into shitty apartments and owned by slum lords… But still interesting.
IhaveCripplingAngstsays
That’s such a charming little house. Shame its gone.
pancakelifesays
It was demolished so long ago I can’t even be made. It’s things demolished from 1950s to present time that is concerning/irritating. 123 years ago is water under the bridge.
GrotusMaximussays
I bet rain was a bit of a problem on left side of the roof.
sverdrupian says
Contrary to this caption, [it seems to have been built in 1727](http://lostnewengland.com/2014/08/thoreau-house-boston/).
historicc_laundromat says
> built 1720
> demolished 1896
*cries
acrazymixedupworld says
Ooh this is a good one. Thanks for posting.
68024 says
Wonder what the area looks like now.
LouisBalfour82 says
Is there a name for that style of roofline?
There’s several houses in the core of my city (London ON) with a similar style of roof. Probably built in the 1930s or 40s, *maybe* the 20s at the earliest. From what I’ve heard it was a design mostly used for boarding houses.
I’ve always found them interesting. Not interesting enough to live in one, because they’re mostly run down, subdivided into shitty apartments and owned by slum lords… But still interesting.
IhaveCripplingAngst says
That’s such a charming little house. Shame its gone.
pancakelife says
It was demolished so long ago I can’t even be made. It’s things demolished from 1950s to present time that is concerning/irritating. 123 years ago is water under the bridge.
GrotusMaximus says
I bet rain was a bit of a problem on left side of the roof.
thomasjulius says
Great find! This is one of my favorite subs.