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Colonial Architecture

Colonial Architecture. Background. Dates-1607-1789 Regional differences Culture of the mother country Availability of materials Economics of the people climate. Types of construction. 1. Wood frame 2. Brick 3. Stone 4. Log 5. Half Timbered. Roof Design. 1. Gable 2. Hip

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Colonial Architecture

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  1. Colonial Architecture

  2. Background • Dates-1607-1789 • Regional differences • Culture of the mother country • Availability of materials • Economics of the people • climate

  3. Types of construction • 1. Wood frame • 2. Brick • 3. Stone • 4. Log • 5. Half Timbered

  4. Roof Design • 1. Gable • 2. Hip • 3. Gambrel • 4. Garrison • 5. Saltbox

  5. Architectural Styles • Colonial-1607-1789 • Georgian 1700s • Medieval

  6. Colonial Architecture Characteristics • Steeply pitched roof (Gable) • Massive Center Fireplace • Few and Small windows • Heavy wooden Batten Door • Clapboard siding

  7. Georgian Architecture Characteristics • Symmetry • End chimneys • Hip roof • Capped dormers • Balustrade • Pediment door • Cupola • Palladian windows

  8. Examples Parson Capen House Colonial Architecture

  9. Examples Wedding Cake House Georgian Architecture

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