It's a common folk style. You used to be able to find them in any town with narrow lots. Johnstown has lots as narrow as any I've seen. I was raised downriver from Johnstown and have a lot of memories of the place. Spectacular setting, good old buildings ( Though few are pre-1889, for obvious reasons. ), and some of the worst newer buildings on earth. ( Triumph of the utilitarian. )
This pair of mirror-image houses, on Wade Street near the Amtrak Station was built in 1872.
I recall seeing this style of house in Johnstown, PA, but the houses were closer together
ReplyDeleteIt's a common folk style. You used to be able to find them in any town with narrow lots. Johnstown has lots as narrow as any I've seen.
ReplyDeleteI was raised downriver from Johnstown and have a lot of memories of the place. Spectacular setting, good old buildings ( Though few are pre-1889, for obvious reasons. ), and some of the worst newer buildings on earth. ( Triumph of the utilitarian. )