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The Cape Cod House Style in Pictures and Text link Menu button Home A Photo Tour of Architecture Search the site GO Visual Arts Styles An Introduction to Theory History Great Buildings Famous Architects Houses Skyscrapers Tips For Homeowners Art Artists Science Tech Math Social Sciences Computer Animals Nature Humanities Culture Literature English Geography Philosophy Issues Languages as a Second Language Spanish French German Italian Japanese Mandarin Russian Resources Students Parents Educators Adult Learners About Us Contact Editorial Guidelines Privacy Policy header Share Flipboard Email Print OlegAlbinsky iStock Unreleased Getty Images By Jackie Craven Expert Doctor University Albany SUNY M S Literacy Education B Virginia Commonwealth Dr has over years experience writing about architecture arts She is author two books on home decor sustainable design our editorial process Facebook Twitter Updated July Small economical practical style house was built all across America during s But 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