Have you ever wondered where the "Flatiron" style of architecture came from?
I never really thought about it, until I read this article in the
Lancaster Newspapers. According to the article, the Flatiron styled buildings are named after antique household "irons".
Yes, the bane of every housewife in the world -- whether in by-gone eras or in today's modern Rowenta world -- was the influence for this triangular style of architecture. If you click on the link to the article, you can see some excellent photos of examples.
There are a number of "flatiron" buildings in Historic Lancaster City - many of them historic warehouses as well as a few apartment buildings. I always thought they were just "triangular" shaped buildings.
Who knew?
Which makes me wonder:
Will they ever come out with a "Permanent Press" architectural style?
Wash and Wear?
I guess those with rates that are adjusting are "hanging out to dry". (bad pun ~ I admit ~ but couldn't help myself!)
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