| Many of us may have had
a cape cod style home as our fist home since they are generally smaller
in size and more affordable. These smaller homes became very popular
in the 1920's and allowed thousands of people the opportunity to own
a home. Many of these homes were left unfinished in the attic and
later finished as families could afford it. Some of the most prominent
features of cape cod style homes are: · Small rectangular sizes
designed for small families. · 1.5 story structures with gables
roofs and usually two or more small dormers. · The exteriors
vary from brick, wide clapboard siding and sometime stucco. ·
Usually the garages on Cape cod style homes are detached and positioned
towards the rear of the home. · These homes often had fireplaces
with masonry chimneys.
The 1-½ story style of a cape cod home
is often found in plans categorized as Country style or farmhouse
style homes. Since these homes are in a more rural setting large
covered porches are often times added.
Cape Cod style house plans have been a significant
part of our country's history since many soldiers returning from
World War II were assisted by the government with guaranteed loans
and low interest rates to purchase them. These homes were often
referred to as GI (general issue) homes because of the government
programs that helped the soldiers get back into the workforce and
enjoy the benefits of home ownership.
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