100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES COLONIAL STYLE HOMES
The colonial architecture is associated with many different cultural traditions, including English, Spanish, Dutch and French. Colonials found here in Central Mass are stately and symmetrical. They are usually a 2 story rectangular dwelling with bedrooms on the second floor. New England settlers first constructed what is known as Garrison Colonials, colonials that were similar to medieval England homes. They had steep gable roofs, diamond paned windows and unpainted clapboard or wood siding.
Today's colonials are known as Neo-Colonials. Inspired by the original colonial homes, Neo-Colonials mix modern style with classic simplicity and structure. Most are sided with vinyl or brick veneer and have distinguishing features such as pillars and faux shutters. Although the Neo-Colonials differ from the original colonial style, you can still find floor plans and features that have the same comfortable pleasures that owners enjoy.
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Built in 1678, this New England Colonial was the home of Rebecca Nurse, who was executed in the Salem Witch Trials.
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