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Just What is Colonial Revival?

August 23, 2017December 15, 2017 / ferryfarmandkenmore

You’ve probably heard the phrase “colonial revival” before.  Most people think of it as an architectural style –what they mean when they say “a colonial style house.” In actuality, the phrase refers to a whole cultural movement in the United States that had its beginnings in the late 19th century and that still exists today.  … Continue reading Just What is Colonial Revival?

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