“Caspers Famous Hot Dog - Dublin No. 1” 2018 After celebrating Caspers perfectly designed logo, their 60's shingled architecture comes in a close second to design perfection. Keeping the flagstone at the base, these iconic structures remind me of take out boxes. I occasional hung out at this Dublin location when I was in high-school. In my 20's, I even did a photo shoot for Tower Record's Pulse magazine at this location. You can read about that here . The commercial vernacular of this architectural style is characterized by its use of wooden shingles. Typically made of decay-resistant cedar, wood shingles and shakes are prized for their rustic beauty and ability to adapt to various architectural styles. However, due to their high degree of flammability, many regions of the country have restricted them. In addition, shingles and shakes are prone to rot, splinter, crack, and cup. They can be pried loose by wind and change color if not properly maintained....
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