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"Ironing" out the wrinkles of architecture - or - What is a Flatiron building?

Have you ever wondered where the "Flatiron" style of architecture came from?

I never really thought about it, until I read this article in the Lancaster Newspapers. According to the article, the Flatiron styled buildings are named after antique household "irons".

Yes, the bane of every housewife in the world -- whether in by-gone eras or in today's modern Rowenta world -- was the influence for this triangular style of architecture. If you click on the link to the article, you can see some excellent photos of examples.

There are a number of "flatiron" buildings in Historic Lancaster City - many of them historic warehouses as well as a few apartment buildings. I always thought they were just "triangular" shaped buildings.

Who knew?

Which makes me wonder:

Will they ever come out with a "Permanent Press" architectural style?

Wash and Wear?

I guess those with rates that are adjusting are "hanging out to dry". (bad pun ~ I admit ~ but couldn't help myself!)

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