4. The “Saltbox” Style 1620-1740 Central chimney Central wooden door 3-4 rooms on ground floor Equal number of windows on either side of the door 2 1/2 rooms second floor
7. The Georgian Design 1700-1780 Chimneys on the ends Made of both brick and wood Paneled central door with decorative crown Symmetrical window design This house was built in 1760 by Captain Richard Derby of Salem, MA. Brick was rare in New England; this shows how wealthy of a merchant he was. It was a gift to his son. This style was found in all 13 colonies with various differences
9. Georgian Floor Plan 4 rooms upstairs 4 rooms downstairs Central hallway - allows public and private space Kitchen 3 rooms downstairs used as work rooms, entertaining rooms, or eating spaces. Second story rooms were mainly used for sleeping and storage
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11. Dutch Colonial 1625-1840 Little or no overhang Usually 1 floor Dutch door: the door has an upper and lower half. High peaked roof Made of brick or field stone 2 rooms
12. German Colonial 1680-1800 Central chimney Field stone with wooden framing Similar to the Georgian Style These houses would have been common in rural Pennsylvania
13. Philadelphia Townhouse Looks like a German Colonial cut in half 2 room house 1 room on each floor This is Betsy Ross’s house - the creator of the American Flag
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15. Drayton Hall Plantation House Large, open porch to stay cool in the heat 4-5 large rooms on each floor Georgian - Palladian Style
17. First Floor Plan Large doors at both ends allow for cross ventilation. The Grand Staircase This room gives a remarkable first impression for anyone arriving from the Ashley River. The Great Hall This room was the primary welcoming space. Most southern homes did not have a kitchen in the living space in order to keep the heat down.
18. Second Floor Plan The second floor has four large bedrooms. Upper Great Hall This room was used for entertaining. 1 2 3 4
19. Outside Drayton Hall Guests would have arrived from the Ashley River. Most work houses would have been separate from the main house.
22. Charleston Courtyard House Gable end of the house faces the street. By changing the alignment of the house, builders were able to fit more houses into the city.
23. Charleston Courtyard House Side View Long piazzas (porches) on every floor 1-2 rooms on the second floor 1 room and a kitchen on the first floor.
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