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The appearance of the Loggia style in the Eastern Townships is explained by the origin of the area's first settlers, many of whom came from the more developed southern part of New England and settled at first in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. At the beginning of the 19th century, when they saw an opportunity to acquire land in Canada, they did not hesitate to cross the border and settle in a region which seemed to them to be a simple extension of their own country. On the American side, Loggia houses w
The appearance of the Loggia style in the Eastern Townships is explained by the origin of the area's first settlers, many of whom came from the more developed southern part of New England and settled at first in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. At the beginning of the 19th century, when they saw an opportunity to acquire land in Canada, they did not hesitate to cross the border and settle in a region which seemed to them to be a simple extension of their own country. On the American side, Loggia houses were built mostly along the Connecticut River, so the style was locally called a 'Connecticut Valley Porch.' The building pictured here was built before 1856 when it is known to have been used as a general store. It housed a store until 1969. The upstairs balcony has been enclosed, with windows added. (Photo - CCHMS)