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Elegant Federal Style Entry

An elegant Federal style entry decorated for the season. This detail shot is of a Federal style front door and surround on a house built in New England in the 1806. The six panel door surrounded by sidelights and engaged columns with an arched fanlight transom is a typical treatment for the time and place.

Federal style is one of 25 historic architectural styles and types described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners. Understanding the style of a house and will help you understand which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.

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