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First Period
This was the first time period where the “first period” style was used. The Fireplace was always built in the center of the home as they did not have heat at the time.A type of rectangular design was used among the windows, doors, and in separate rooms. The homes had steeply pitched roofs, and the sides of the houses would bulge out. All the homes were somewhat lopsided due to having been built in phases and none of the building methods were ever thought out properly. -
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Georgian Colonial
The Georgian Period was the birth of the partly separated house and the United states and was nicknamed “Colonial Revival".
The two names put together was what made Georgian Colonial. The different style of roofing was built to factor in weathering. The roofs had many resemblances to the roof of a barn. These homes were far more elegant looking than the first period houses with a nicer build. The windows were paneled and the placement of them was very symmetrical. -
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Georgian Colonial
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Federal
These homes were generally three story structures and were completely flat on all sides with several windows. Known to be built right after the U.S gained their independence from England. These homes would typically include rounded or arched windows and tended to be taller and narrower than colonial homes. Because the Federalist party controlled most of Congress, it made sense that this architectural style became popular. The majority of homes were made of brick instead of clapboard. -
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Greek Revival
These homes were inspired by the Greek and Roman temples in Europe and connected America to ancient democracies. They were typically painted white to resemble expensive public buildings. The house details were always known to be bold. Of course columns and pilasters are among the most common elements of these homes (actually intended to resemble stone or marble temples, the buildings were usually painted white or enhanced with a faux finish). These homes are seen quite commonly today. -
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Greek Revival
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Gothic Revival
These homes were built to imitate the great cathedrals and castles of Europe.Very intense features were the leading quality in these structures. Lumber and architectural trim led to a key features in the Gothic homes of wood framing. Were a leading part of the mid-19th century picturesque and romantic movement in architecture and included decorative patterns, finials, lancet windows, label stops, flying buttresses, stain glass windows, and always had one or more pointed arches. -
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Gothic Revival
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Italianate
Derived from the informal forms of Italian farmhouses that consist of rather large roofs and were also built in the create a square tower. These houses appeared to be more upper class, sort of like a castle and usually ranged between 2 and 3 floors. They have stairs leading up to the main entrance and balconies that extend out of the house over the main entrance. Also, the entrances use decorative support beams to add more of the italian style. -
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