Architecture

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Hip to be Square: The American Foursquare Housing Style on the North Shore

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Hip to be Square: The American Foursquare Housing Style on the North Shore

Have you ever wondered about the tall, boxy homes with the unusual roofs on the North Shore? Join us in exploring the ‘American Foursquare’ for Part 3 of our architecture series. Learn why this now old-fashioned looking housing style was considered modern in its day, how it came to be a popular housing style across North America and where to find some examples on the North Shore.

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Moderne Architecture on the North Shore

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Have you ever found yourself wandering the streets of your neighbourhood, admiring the homes, both old and new, only to wonder what style of architecture a certain home might be? Well, we at North Shore Heritage are here to help! In Part 2 of our architecture series, we will be looking at the rare Moderne style.

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