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Architectural Style Primer

By Tara-Nicholle Nelson | Published: 11/01/2007

Colonial
  • Brick or wood exterior
  • Small front porch with white rectangular columns topped by a triangular gable or pediment leading up to the front door
  • Rectangular building
  • Symmetrical facade -- same number of windows on either side of the front door, etc.
  • Two or more stories
  • Relatively steep roof pitch
  • Interior Characteristics: Living rooms on first floor and bedrooms on higher floors
  • Breed-specific issues: Damaged timber foundation sills, weather damaged columns, damage to historic interior plaster walls and ceilings

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