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9a. Spanish (Waterloo)
9b. Spanish (Waterloo)
9b. Spanish (Waterloo)
The Spanish explorers came from a warm climate and settled in American in similar climatic regions. Spanish homes in Canada are similar to the ones found in the American Southeast.
The Spanish explorers came from a warm climate and settled in American in similar climatic regions. Spanish homes in Canada are similar to the ones found in the American Southeast.
The Spanish buildings in the American Southwest tended to be constructed of adobe (sun-dried bricks made from clay) with large projecting wooden beams.
The Spanish buildings in the American Southwest tended to be constructed of adobe (sun-dried bricks made from clay) with large projecting wooden beams.
Spanish homes from both regions had to cope with long, hot summers. To cope with this heat their homes included either an attractive open area or a courtyard with shade trees which was appropriate for entertainment or resting.
Spanish homes from both regions had to cope with long, hot summers. To cope with this heat their homes included either an attractive open area or a courtyard with shade trees which was appropriate for entertainment or resting.
9c. Spanish (Waterloo)
What to look for (clues)
What to look for (clues)
- A low, shallow-pitched roof covered by red tiles.
- Curved archways for doorways and windows are common.
- The walls are normally covered by gleaming white stucco, although pastel colours
may be used.
- For entertainment, a front park-like area or central walled courtyard.
- Ornamentation is usually from black cast-iron or carved stone.
9d. Spanish (Cambridge Preston)
Where to find it
Where to find it
- Spanish homes are normally found in suburbs from around the mid-1900s but they may also 'pop up' in the most unexpected places.
9e. Spanish (Blair)
This Spanish home is just completing construction in Blair, one of the oldest villages in Southwest Ontario.
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