Bay-and-gable

A bay-and-gable is a distinct architectural style of house that is everywhere in the older parts of Toronto, Canada. It was one of the most common forms of house built in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Toronto. The most important features are the large bay window that usually covers more than half of the front of the house and surmounted by a gable roof. The classic bay and gable is a red brick semi-detached structure that is two and a half storey’s tall, though many variations also exist. The style was also very flexible. The typical bay-and-gable house was made out of brick, but ones made completely out of wood were also easily produced.