1. Architectural Designs

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

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

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

5. Cape Ann Colonial
Larger Chimney
Tapering Gambrel roof

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

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

8. The Garrison
Distinguishing feature is the overhanging second story.

9. 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

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

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

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

13. 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

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

15. Southern Colonial
Architectural features are the Colonnade and the Giant Portico

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

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