Here’s a local example of the Greek Revival style, which flourished 1820-1860.

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With its fierce winters, New England weather encouraged enterprising Yankees to build enclosed passageways from the house to the barn. And then those, too, grew into more housing or shops.

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Industrial advances are reflected in the working of wood.

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Despite all of the clay soil in the city, one of the puzzles is the prevalence of wood construction. The downtown, with its mills, stores, and churches, is an exception.

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