On the Prowl for Prow

Prow-shaped Gables or prow-shaped projections in the gable are another dimensionalizing feature found in that greatest period of home building in wood, as I heretofore christen the architecture of Americana Victoriana and decades one and two of Century number twenty.

Now that we've that business out of the way, let us feast our eyes on image left, a ferocious pink pyramid, a convergence of diagonal boards, forming a stickwork beak.  Raw and forceful, Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky forceful.

A sad case, blunted in composite shingles.  Grounds to repeal old house ownership license!  You need further cause?  Exhibit B, directv dish!  Stick that stupid, headphone shaped piece of grey along the side or back, on the double!