What Is A Brownstone?

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What Is A Brownstone?
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The brownstone is a type of apartment or
condominium that harks back to construction style
that was popular in the early 19th century.
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As the middle class grew in America, they wanted
something more than the plain wood or brick
facades often found in residential construction.
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The brownstone offered a charming but affordable
elegance that has lasted to the current times.
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Brownstones are just one of the many styles of
buildings found in downtown Scottsdale.
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The area has experienced rapid growth and a
variety of Scottsdale high rise condos are
available.
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The Traditional Brownstone
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The authentic brownstone rowhouse was first found
in the eastern parts of the United States, with
some in Chicago and other areas.
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These homes were built as single-family,
multi-floored residences, but they were later
broken up into separate apartments, which then
became popular as condominium homes.
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The rich, chocolate-brown stone is a type of
sedimentary sandstone, found in a number of areas
of the country, but most famously in Portland,
Connecticut.
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Quarries were found near avenues of water
transportation, which made them cheap and
convenient for building.
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Also, the dark sandstone was easy to carve into
elaborate designs, which made it a popular choice
for builders.
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However, the term "brownstone" was soon used to
describe any multi-level rowhouse construction,
whether or not it is made of the original
brownstone material.
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Popularity of Brownstone Condominiums
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Since their introduction in the 1800s,
brownstones have hadvarying popularity.
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The original brownstone material was soft and
unsuitable for the rigorous winters in the
Northeast.
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The sandstone was subject to flaking and required
considerable maintenance to preserve its
appearance.
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Even with this drawback, brownstones have enjoyed
a surge in popularity, as people recognize the
value of historic construction and the graceful
styles of bygone ages.
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Today, renovated brownstones in many parts of the
country garner high prices in the real estate
marketplace.
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Brownstone-Style Homes in Scottsdale
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Scottsdale is one of the most rapidly growing
areas in the country, with a wide range of homes,
condominiums and apartments being constructed to
fill the growing needs of the community.
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Many new residents arrive from other areas of the
United Statesand want to settle in residences
that remind them of theirformer hometowns.
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Recognizing this trend, builders have been
constructing condominiums that are similar in
styling to the old brownstones of the East and
Midwest without the need for renovations.
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These structures have none of the drawbacks of
the old construction materials, yet provide the
urban feel and sense of history of the
traditional architecture style.
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Urban Living in Scottsdale
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Scottsdale, Arizona is the perfect place to
settle because it combines an urban feel with
greater convenience for residents.
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Downtown Scottsdale offers walkable pedestrian
areas, retail shops, restaurants, art galleries
and variety of nighttime entertainments.
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Downtown Scottsdale offers walkable pedestrian
areas, retail shops, restaurants, art galleries
and variety of nighttime entertainments.
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The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
provides a range of cultural activities
throughout the year.
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Scottsdales weather allows residents to
congregate outdoors in a number of venues.
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For urban living at its best and activities for
every taste, Scottsdales brownstones and high
rise condos offer many advantages.
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Living in the heart of the city gives one access
to variety of retail stores, restaurants and
night time entertainments.
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If you are looking for a place to buy or rent in
Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe area, We Know Urban
Realty can be of great help.
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If you are looking for a condo to buy in
Scottsdale, We Know Urban Realty will help you
find the perfect place. Their realtors are
experts when it comes to urban living.
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Will Daly, BrokerWe Know Urban Realty, LLC834 E
Claremont Street, No 3Phoenix, AZ  85014(480)
510-8755Email Will_at_WeKnowUrban.com