Garrison Style Architecture Bryant Wood
Originally used in the frontier of America in the 17th century. Popular from the 1920s to'50s. Most popular in the '30s. 2 stories Rectangular, side-gabled mass Often symmetrical Medium pitched roof The upper story in a Garrison-style home is typically wood clapboard siding; the lower level is typically brick or fieldstone.
Garrison houses are large and have two floors for whole families to live in. Regular rhythm of window placement
Garrisons are residential buildings commonly used the U.S.
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