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Historic Homes & More
November 29, 2011 | Tuesday
Architectural Styles of Classical Columns
The column is a fundamental architectural element and one of the defining characteristics of Classical architecture.
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Historic Homes & More
November 29, 2011 | Tuesday
House Style: Garrison Colonial
Here are some ways to spot this simple colonial style house.
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Historic Homes & More
November 17, 2011 | Thursday
California Design: Living in a Modern Way
LA County Museum of Art showcases California design classics.
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Historic Homes & More
November 14, 2011 | Monday
Transporting Eames
Bobbye Tigerman, assistant Curator of Decorative Arts & Design at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), i...
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Historic Homes & More
November 04, 2011 | Friday
2020 Alton Road: Setting Sights on Greenest Home in America
The construction of 2020 Alton Road, a 3,200 square foot, single-family residence in Miami Beach pursuing a LEED Plat...
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JANE DAGMI
Historic Homes & More
November 01, 2011 | Tuesday
The Bungalow
From California to Maine, the bungalow has long been an American favorite.
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BOB VILA
Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Basic House
The Basic House is an elemental style whose simplicity and practicality are to be respected.
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Queen Anne House
All pretense of symmetry has been abandoned in the Queen Anne House style.
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Victorian House
While named for the English Queen, the Victorian House is an eclectic blend of popular styles.
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Greek Revival House
Uniquely America, the Greek Revival House is proudly linked to great historic tradition.
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Gothic Revival House
The Gothic Revival was primarily a rural house style.
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Italianate House
Sometimes referred to as an American Bracket house, the Italianate style is distinguished by brackets that decorate the ea...
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Octagon House
The shape of the Octagon House makes it unmistakable.
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BOB VILA
Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Stick Style House
Drawing from European Gothic, the Stick-Style House is best known for its decorative geometry.
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Historic Homes & More
October 30, 2011 | Sunday
The Shingle Style House
As an owner of a Shingle Style House, I have a great affection for the style.
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