Early New England Homes: Reflections of the Past and Sustainability for the Future

Focus on All Things New England Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web](. FEBRUARY 28, 2023 New England Architecture 101 Sponsored by: [Early New England Homes]( Georgian Style Representing the first style to emerge after the era of solid and sturdy 17th-century Colonial architecture, Georgian architecture (named for the reigns of Kings George I, II, and III) is bigger and grander, with homes typically two stories tall and two rooms deep. Their facades are a love letter to symmetry and order, with a center doorway and evenly spaced and perfectly aligned upper and lower windows. A classic New England Georgian home. Illustration by Rob Leanna Georgian Architecture Stats: Time Period: 1700–1780, locally to 1830 Characteristics: Regimented and reliable with orderly windows and doors Famous Example: Ropes Mansion (aka the “Hocus Pocus House”) in Salem, Massachusetts Where to Find Georgian Homes: The finest examples are in seacoast communities that didn’t experience rapid growth in the 19th century, such as Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Newport, Rhode Island. How to Spot a Georgian Home: - Double-hung sash windows with smaller window panes. - Pedimented dormers, which often appeared in grander Georgians. - In the high Georgian style, square-toothed dentil molding runs along the cornice under the overhanging roof eave. - Flattened columns flank the door and support a straight overhead crown. Build an Authentic New England Home Anywhere Our fully pre-cut Home Building Package incorporates conventionally framed outside walls and roof with our unique timbered ceiling system. This allows your local builder to create your own New England gem anywhere in the country! [LEARN MORE]( SPONSORED Federal Style Sometimes also called “Adam”-style, Federal homes look like Georgians but flaunting the confidence and style of a newly independent nation. Symmetry still reigns supreme; however, glasswork gets an upgrade, with larger panes in windows, semicircular or elliptical fanlights over doorways, and vertical sidelights that make entrances appear larger. A traditional New England Federal home, with its trademark elliptical fanlight. Illustration by Rob Leanna Federal Architecture Stats: Time Period: 1780-1820, locally to 1840 Characteristics: Sophisticated and stately, with generous use of curves and glass Famous Example: Otis House (the home of the Historic New England Library and Archives) in Boston, Massachusetts Where to Find Georgian Homes: Prosperous port cities such as Salem and Newburyport, Massachusetts; Providence and Bristol, Rhode Island; and Portland and Wiscasset, Maine. How to Spot a Federal Home: - Window panes are bigger and thus fewer, at six per sash. - Low-hipped roofs and paired chimneys are common. - Semicircular fanlights and vertical sidelights are a Federal hallmark. Cozy Historic Homes for Your Lifestyle In our reproduction homes you won’t find 9’ high ceilings, composite materials nor big “bonus rooms.” What you will find are warm welcoming spaces - a long-term sanctuary that will gracefully serve all phases of your life. [LEARN MORE]( SPONSORED SPONSORED [Unsubscribe]( [Forward to a Friend]( [Send Feedback]( [Facebook](   [Instagram](    [Pinterest](    [Twitter](   Help us be sure that this email newsletter gets to your inbox. Adding our return address [Today@NewEngland.com]( to your address book may "whitelist" us with your filter, helping future email newsletters get to your inbox. Did a friend send this to you? [Sign up to receive your own copy and a free guide](. At anytime you may [update your email preferences or change your email address](. Copyright © 2023 All Rights Reserved Yankee Publishing, Inc. - PO Box 520 Dublin, NH 03444 [Our Privacy Policy](