Early American Homes

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January 1, 1 5 min read Definitions

New England Colonial Colonial Architecture Early American Homes Symmetrical Housing Clapboard Siding Gable Roofs Residential Architecture Historical Homes

New England Colonial refers to an early-American-style, 2½-story boxlike house that is generally symmetrical, square, or rectangular with side or rear wings. These homes typically use narrow clapboard siding and feature gable roofs covered with shingles.

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January 1, 1 5 min read Definitions

Saltbox Colonial or Catslide

Saltbox Colonial Catslide Architectural Style Historical Architecture Residential Design Early American Homes Gable Roof Home Styles Colonial Architecture

Saltbox Colonial, also known as Catslide in the Southern United States, is an early-American-style architectural home characterized by a two or two-and-a-half story structure with a steeply sloped gable roof extending down to the first floor in the rear.