| Definition: | | Capes The Cape Cod house is a venerable American architectural style, stretching back to 17th-century New England and still popular today. The author, who lives in a Cape herself, writes about the enduring appeal of this modest and simple style, and explores the many variations that have been worked on the initial plan over the years. She also includes ideas for updating and renovating, and even for building one from scratch--with 20+ homes used as examples. Profusely illustrated with photographs and floor plans. more details ... |