Dunno about a California roof, but a California Rake describes a hot rod
that is higher in the rear than the front. As opposed to an East Coast Rake,
which is higher in the front.

HTH

"ChitaShines" wrote in message
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Where does the term "California Roof" come from (historically)?

I understand the asymetric nature of my roof (the top being about foot
wider than the bottom) is called a California Roof (or California Rake) -
but where does the name "California Roof" come from.

Before my husband died, we were planning on remodeling the house so I am
continuing on with the plans despite the setbacks for us and the kids.
There is so much that I don't know but one of the questions is about this
term "California Roof" (also "California Rake") that he and many others
bandy about as if they actually know what it means and where the name
comes
from. I googled and googled and googled but could not find where this term
Califonria Roof (or Rake) comes from. Everyone knows what it is but not
where the strange word comes from in the first place.

After asking everyone I could but to no avail so I ask you experts.

When did people first start using the term "California Roof" and why?