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First Period 1625-1720

Illustration shows a plain building built low to the ground, with a very steep, peaked roof.

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Some things to look for are:

  • large central chimney
  • saltbox profile or long, slanting roof at the back overhangs in front and on the side walls
  • small windows that are unevenly spaced and have diamond shaped panes

 Other things to notice are:

  • flat, plain trim and narrow clapboards pendants at the overhangs
  • plain door 

 

 


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Last Updated on Monday, 02 March 2009 14:24