by Architectural Observer | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog, Mail Order and Kit Houses, Observations
Recently I spotted two more examples of a popular mail order house by the Gordon-Van Tine Company and also marketed through Montgomery Ward. Called the “Cabot” and “Stratford” in different years by Gordon-Van Tine and the...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Here are six houses which have all been altered in one way or another…
by Architectural Observer | Jul 23, 2017 | Blog, Observations
This is what happens when a former front porch is aggressively enclosed and then wrapped, along with the rest of the house, in vinyl siding:
by Architectural Observer | Jul 22, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Just a few color schemes to avoid when painting a house:
by Architectural Observer | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Plastic louvered blinds, more commonly known as “shutters”, were attached to this 1960’s ranch style house in a presumed effort to beautify it. Even if hinged and operable, none of the four shutters on the front of this house would cover or protect...
by Architectural Observer | Jul 20, 2017 | Blog, Observations
Nothing surprises me anymore, really. There is literally no end to the weird things people will do to houses and other structures. This house has suffered numerous indignities including the installation of asbestos siding and the later removal of a window from the...
