Architectural Designs

Cape Colonial Two styles are the Cape Cod and Cape Ann Designs are over 200 years old

Cape Cod Small with steep roof and an over hang Small central chimney Normally one or one-and-a-half story

Cape Cod Eves line is always near the top of the windows Later Cape Cod houses have dormers on the second floor.

Cape Ann Colonial Larger Chimney Tapering Gambrel roof

Gambrel Roof The pitch of the roof is abruptly changes between the ridge and the eaves. Advantage gives extra headroom and usable space

Cape Ann Simple lines and Sound construction Attractive around tree shaded avenue or wooded development

The Garrison Distinguishing feature is the overhanging second story.

Advantages of Garrison Style The separate corner posts on each floor make it possible to use shorter, stronger posts The short straight lines provide economy in framing materials Extra space is added at the second level by the overhang at very little extra cost

Salt Box Interesting and easily recognizable. Long roofline sloping gently from ridge to eaves

Salt Box The salt Box house gets its name from the shape of coffee, tea, cracker and salt boxes found in Colonial stores

Salt Box Long low roofline at the rear of the house came about by the addition of “lean-to” structures

Salt Box Large Chimney for flues from many fire places Wood shingles Simples Entrances Low slanting roof was helpful in combating the bitter winds common to New England

The Southern Colonial Style reflects the warmth, quaintness, and hospitality of the olds south

Southern Colonial Architectural features are the Colonnade and the Giant Portico

Portico The extended portico sheltered the front entrance from the weather and kept direct sunlight from glaring into the first and second story rooms.

Southern Colonial These homes were usually massive with upper and lower balconies, three story chimneys for bedroom fireplaces Ornate wood and iron trim