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First Period
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First Period
Builders of the First Period style houses were trained in English Medievil techniques. They are called this because they were the FIRST style of actual houses, whereas before this there were huts. The noticeable features include center brick chimneys, steep roofs, and asymmetrical windows. -
Georgian Colonial
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Georgian Colonial
Georgians were intended to reflect growth and prosperity, and be more formal and symmetrical. The style is named after King George. Same as First Period, but has two chimneys instead of one. They also usually have a central doorway, and a gambrel style roof. -
Federal
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Federal
Three Scottish brothers influenced the design during the time period, which was partially during the American Revolution. It is distant from the Georgian style because it is more of a traditional American home style, because it started during the Revolution. They have a low hip roof and also include two chimneys and a central entry way. -
Greek Revival
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Greek Revival
Was a product of Hellenism, from studying Greek culture. Wanted to have sense of destiny and a newfound democracy and the Greek invented democracy so its named after them. This style usually has a pediment on the front of the house in addition to a door that is off-center. -
Gothic Revival
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Gothic Revival
The name comes simply from the fact that the style is a revival of the Gothic style of architecture from the 12th century in Europe. It has a lot of details and decorations in the style itself. In addition to the extensive detail on the exterior, there are usually high peaked gables and tall, long windows, under pointed arches. -
Italianate
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Italianate
The style originated in Italy and spread to America after the Civil War. It is a more artistic style with many intricate features and details in every aspect of the exterior of the house. They are comprised of bay style windows along with a molded window cap, and a hip roof
