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Architectural Elements Give a Place Its Own Unique Character 4

            Neighborhood Walking Tour

Where do you see these shapes?

How are these materials used on the buildings you see?

Stone                                      Cedar shingles

Brick                                      Asphalt shingles

Metal                                      Stucco

Wood                                       Clapboard siding

Slate                                      Wrought iron

Concrete                                   Aluminum siding

Where do you see these building elements?

Chimney                                    Gutters&downspouts

Porch                                      Dormer

Garden wall                                Awning

Window box                                 Gable roof

Gambrel roof                               Steps

Skylight                                   Fire escape

Shutters                                   Railing

Garage door                                Fence

Flag                                       Bay window

Hip roof                                   Gargoyle

Column                                     Louver

Notice all the different size windows on the buildings. How do they give you clues about
what is inside? How are store windows different from house windows?
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