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The shotgun Victorian cottage is a typical architectural style. It's decline is slowed because the house was built with heart-pine lumber which is impervious to termites.
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The shotgun style was typical living quarters for mill workers and are often called mill houses.
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In this dramatic "before" picture, the state of the historic district before the preservation movement began is clearly demonstrated. This is a facade view which shows another house attached to the front right side. A small portion of the front porch can be seen to the left.