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Most shingle houses were built between 1880 and 1900. Oklahoma City is home to very few of these homes. At least three are located in the historic bungalow community, Jefferson Park. The pad above is located on the same property as a larger, green shingled bungalow. I think it such an interesting (and tiny) little place. It looks like a mountain shack, but instead, it's located just two miles from downtown Oklahoma City.
Jefferson Park has some impressive infill projects. I admire people who buy bombed-out lots. They clear the lots of condemned structures and build new ones that complement existing homes, or they revitalize old ones. All in all, the ones who aren't just investing, but planning on living in the structures they build or revitalize, are modern pioneers on the urban frontier.
In addition to colorful houses, I also like tiny houses. Tiny is an entire movement in the new economy - in case you haven't heard.
5 comments:
LOVE this photo! So rugged and sketchy (in an art-like way).
Nice picture. I haven't seen that many shingle houses. Maybe I'll see more now that I will be looking for them.
I don't think I've seen a shingle house before, looks like a hard way to make a house... Love the blue new header and have you had a hair chop? nice!!
I admire people who use the word "pad' to casually describe a place of residence.
Very cool. I love old houses.
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