1600s - 1950s: Cape Cod Style
A Colonial Idea Passes the Test of Time
The simple, rectangular homes popular in 20th century suburbs originated in Colonial New England. Learn about Cape Cod houses
In colonial days, a Cape Cod house was a simple, one-story structure with a single chimney in the center.
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