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Georgian Building Early classical revival
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Why is it called "Georgian?" Early Georgian is a continuation of baroque elaboration –paneled interior walls, –Flemish bond on the exterior. –Classical details used but in free stylistic treatments.
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Rosewell, Mann Page I, 1726-1737
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BlandfieldMt Airy Rosewell Sabine Hall Bacon’s Castle
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Mantle piece, Shirley begun 1738, Charles City County
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Shirley, stairs mid-18 th century James Bryce House, Annapolis, MD 1767-1773
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Stair terminology What are stairs: steps leading from one level to another horizontal treads vertical risers Stair carriage -- timbers that support the stairs and to which the treads and risers are nailed newel post -- short post that supports the handrails and stringboards of a stairway curtail step -- lower step of a stair having one or both ends of the tread terminating in a scroll baluster (banister)-- often classical, support handrail and enclose side of stairs. Outer edge is called a string edge of steps exposed - open string (brackets often applied under the nosing of the tread) edge of steps covered by string board, closed stringer Described by the construction and shape winder stairs have a central newel, when treads are wedge-shaped dog-leg stairs -- double run with a landing between open well have a space between the two runs of the stairs free standing Circular or elliptical stairs -- joiner's showpiece
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Sash windows
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Modillion cornice
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Christ church, Lancaster
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