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The gablefront house allows the narrow part of the house to face the street, usually on a rectangular lot. The gablefront house became a uniquely
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One variation of the gablefront house is the gabled ell. The gabled ell incorporated a side gable, which was typically added-on to the house. The add-on was usually in order to obtain additional space, light and cross-ventilation.
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