American colonial architecture

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a drawing of a two story house with white trim

🏡 The Legacy of American Traditional Architecture 🏡 Let’s dive into the timeless elegance of American Traditional architecture! 🇺🇸 Emerging in the 17th century, this style is a beautiful blend of colonial influences and local craftsmanship. European settlers, primarily from England, France, and the Netherlands, brought their architectural styles to the American colonies. Over time, these elements combined with local materials and techniques to form a uniquely American style. 🔹 Key…

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a large white building with many windows and balconies

MELBOURNE HOUSE SPOTTERS on Instagram: "11 Paterson Street, Hawthorn Sold for $19,519,000 in January of 2022 "The Terricks is majestic Italianate renaissance Reed and Barnes mansion that retains the exceptional elegance of its era yet performs perfectly as family residence that responds to every present day demand with stellar success.” @jackmerlolandscapedesign @abercrombys_ @rtedgar_realestate @spacecraft___ #MELBOURNEHOUSESPOTTERS"

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a large white house with black shutters and balconies on the second story

Learn about the history of French Colonial architecture, as well as the elements of this building style that's commonly found in the southeastern United States.

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a large white house sitting on top of a lush green field

Visit HGTV.com to tour this Houston mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places outfitted with double balconies, a red carpet foyer and several formal entertaining spaces.

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a large brick house with white trim and black shutters on the front door is shown

Do you need to paint your front door & need a color? Here's a collection of beautiful homes with front doors painted black. They're sure to inspire!

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a large white house sitting on top of a lush green field

Patio and back exterior view of Traditional White Colonial home with green shutters. Expansive property surrounds this equally large home. This classic home is

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a large white house sitting on top of a lush green field

The house is set close to the front of the property to take full advantage of the grounds behind the house as well as to shield a large, splayed wing not visible from the street, thus reducing the apparent scale of the house.

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a large yellow house with white balconies on the front and second story porch

Boscobel is an estate, in Garrison NY, overlooking the Hudson River built in the early 19th century by States Dyckman (a descendant of early Dutch settlers of Manhattan). It is considered an outstanding example of the Federal style of American architecture, augmented by Dyckman's extensive collection of period decorations and furniture. Today it is a historic house museum and popular tourist attraction.

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