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Characters of Georgian
Square, symmetrical shaped
Paneled front door at center of building
Decorating crown over front door
Flattened columns on each side of the front door
Five windows across the front
Paired chimneys Medium roof Minimal roof overlap
History of Georgian
Started in Williamsburg
Second faze of architecture
Wealthy middle class
Ended with the American Independence
What makes this a saltbox house ?
•Symmetrical façade •Rectangular •2 stories in the front and 1 in the back •Brick or wood siding •Gable roof •Flat front•Fireplace in the center
What the history of the saltbox house ?
the second president of the United States lived in saltbox house .
It gets it’s name from it shape that looks like a box .
They were first seen around 1650.
Distinct Features
The Garrison style is typically made from timber, logs, or stone.
Usually has two stories, the second story is usually overhanging jutting out over the first story in the front of the house.
Front door is in the middle of the house.
Open and airy feel, chimney is in the direct center of the house or at the end of the house.
History of Garrison
Most popular during 1925-1960.
Came from New England.
Mainly built during the colonial period, 20th century.
Characteristics
• Spanish housing style originated in warm weather climates.
• The earliest Spanish style houses were 1 story structure with low tile roof.
• Most homes were either made of adobe or stone covered with stucco.
• They are also asymmetrical which means that one side of the center point is not the same as the other side.
Victorian
FANCY!
Their roofs are typically pitched steeply and reach different heights. Most of the homes have large bay windows in the front. The facades of the homes' exterior extend asymmetrically to give the houses different levels of depth, creating a look appealing to the eye. Victorians usually also have porches in the front.