The Octagonal House of Templeton MA
Shot with Nikon L18 as is from camera shot in Templeton MA.
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These were popularized by Orson S. Fowler in his book, The Octagon, A Home for All (1848). Fowler believed Ocatagons would provide more floor space and better light and ventilation. A few thousand were built in the United States, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest in the 1850s and 60s, but only several hundred survive today. I believe that there are 8 in Massachusetts. I do know there are several in Rhode Island. There is one in Gardner MA.
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Angela Lance
Wow, I like this, would be great to have one on the beach and fix it up really nice w/ huge windows on each side!
Rebecca Bryson replied
It is lovely and the one in Gardner is very nice too, I will get around to shooting it soon
Smudger
wonderful work – steve *-))
Rebecca Bryson replied
Thank you so much Steve :)
MarianaEwa
What a wonderful house. I would love to live in a house like this. Superb shot.
Rebecca Bryson replied
Me too, I think it looks really cool and they say the shape gives it more living space :)
frogster
I love it.
Rebecca Bryson replied
Thank you Larry :)
CraigsMom
Gorgeous house!!
Rebecca Bryson replied
Isn’t it?? I love these