An interesting and easily recognizable Colonial is the Salt Box, it is a direct offshoot of the basic colonial half house, resulting in a long roof line sloping gently from ridge to eaves.

Many of today
S beautiful homes have borrowed from this distinctive style, developed by master builders of early American times. The Salt Bo. House gets its name from the shape of coffee, tea, cracker, and salt boxes found in Colonial stores. The side elevations of these containers had the same general shape as this fascinating architectural style. Variations of this style are used to enhance many new homes.
The long low roof line at the rear of the house came about by the addition of “lean-to” structures being attached to add more living space. As further developments evolved, the low slanting roof was helpful in combating the bitter winds common to New England winters.

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