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A Gothic Revival style using wood, found in North America.
http://architecture.about.com/library/weekly/aa061200b.htm
Jackie Craven explains that in North America the easy access to wood and the invention of the steam powered scroll led to this lacy-trimmed style. Includes the "Wedding Cake House" in Kennebunk, Maine.
http://www.ontarioarchitecture.com/carpenter.htm
The Building and Construction Department of Mohawk College presents photographs of this North American adaptation of the Gothic style using wood instead of stone.
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