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American architecture: Colonial or Colonial Revival?

Took this pic on the main drag in Woodstock, VT:

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I know little about architecture, and almost said "Colonial Revival". But this house looks very similar to my house, save one thing - the centered chimney.

I know I have a Colonial Revival home. So I'll go with Colonial.

#1 Rick1 on 2011-09-30 12:24 (Reply)

Then I noticed the room in the back, and did more research. I'm sticking with Colonial, though the lack of symmetry would suggest Revival. My guess is that it's Colonial and the owner added on.

One additional problem is the tree blocking the front door. What's visible implies Colonial, but if there are side windows next to the door (like my house), I'd switch my choice.

#2 Rick1 on 2011-09-30 12:40 (Reply)

The moulding over the door do suggest side lights, however, these were sometimes retrofitted to older houses. Considering the central chimney and the small space between the second floor windows and the eaves, I'd say Colonial as well...

... but I will defer to anyone with a true expertise (where's Sipp when you need him?)

#3 Matty on 2011-09-30 12:48 (Reply)

I go with Federal/Revival. Door moulding seems too fancy for Colonial.

Another clue: Vermont was settled much later than Mass, RI, CT. My guess is that before 1750, Vermont was pretty much Injun country.

#4 Gringo on 2011-09-30 13:08 (Reply)

Seems like a lot of windows to be Colonial. I'm voting revival (w/ some authenticity of the center fireplace).

I think the additions came later, as did the front door moulding.

#5 DrTorch on 2011-09-30 15:21 (Reply)

Same number of windows (main house) as the post-and-beam 4 square I grew up in, which still had the "Indian shutters" for the west end first floor.

#5.1 Matty on 2011-09-30 17:02 (Reply)

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