An elegant Federal style entryway and Colonial Revival portico decorated for the season. This detail shot is of a Federal style front door and surround on a house built in New England c. 1800. The six panel door with sidelights and an arched fanlight transom is a typical treatment for the time and place. The portico is a typical Colonial Revival treatment dating from c. 1920.
Colonial Revival and Federal style are two of the 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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