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What Style Is It?

House Style Workshop: Help us identify architectural styles

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide

Most houses are difficult to describe. They don't fit neatly into a single, identifiable style. They may have features of many different architectural styles. Or, architectural features may have been lost during years of remodeling projects.

The photos in this gallery show houses that are especially baffling. Can you describe the styles? For help and resources, follow the links that you will find on each page.

Images 13-24 of 30

California Western HouseCalifornia Western House1880 Michigan Home What Style Victorian?House With Square TowerHouse With Square TowerLouisiana CottageLouisiana Cottage
19th Century Brick Home19th Century BrickBungalow House PhotoButchered BunaglowPhoto of a Southern USA cottageSouthern CottagePhotograph of a 1915 homeMutt House
House with enclosed porchPorch Re-doOld House PhotoOld House, New Siding1926 Cottage Photo1926 CottageClassical home with a round turretNeoclassical or Victorian?
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