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Stick Style Architecture

STICK STYLE c. 1860 - 1890

A drawing of a Stick Style house.

Stick Style c. 1860 - 1890

typically a two story structure with an asymmetrical facade
watch for patterns of horizontal, vertical and diagonal boards (i.e. stickwork) raised from the wall surface
there will be a gabled roof with decorative trusses and a steep pitch
overhanging eaves might have exposed rafter ends or support brackets
porches often use diagonal braces
a tower is possible and also square bay windows

a picture of the house

408 Pearl St. Owners Raymond and Suzanne Meli call their house the "Princess Pearl".

a photograph of the house

408 Pearl St. The house may date to c. 1875.