22. The Monterey

                 22a. Monterey (Kitchener)

    The Monterey style was supposedly created in California about 1853. ( I say 'supposedly' because I have seen much older Spanish versions in St. Augustine*, Florida.) Most Canadian versions date back to the mid 20th century.

                 22b (Monterey (Waterloo)

What to look for (clues)

 - The most outstanding feature is a balcony that extends partially or fully across the second story of the house. The balcony can only be reached from the inside of the house. ( I have seen versions where outside steps were added later.)

 - A two-storey house where the longest side faces the street. Gables are on both sides of the house.

 - Exterior walls are brick, wood or stucco.

 - There are normally two sets of French doors on the second storey that lead to the balcony. Attractive shutters 'frame' the doors.

 - The balcony railing is usually of attractively painted wrought iron or wood.

 - The roof is low-pitched and shingled.

                            22c. Monterey

Where to find it

   Look in the mid-20th century suburbs of the cities. It is not particularly common.

Similar Styles

   The 'English Style' normally found in Quebec*  has a similar style verandah but you have to go down 3 or 4 steps to reach the front door which is under the verandah. (The 'English Style' started appearing in Lower Canada (Quebec) shortly after the British defeated the French outside of Quebec City in 1759.)

22d. Monterey

                                     22e. Monterey

22d. & 22e.  Are two of numerous Monterey examples found in St. Augustine, Florida.

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