An elegant Federal style entryway decorated for the season.
This detail shot is of a Federal style front door and surround on a house built in Fryeburg, Maine, in 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.
Understanding the style of a house and will help you understand which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
Federal style is one of 25 historic architectural styles described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.
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