1. Building in Princeton in the 1700s Theresa Cross, Media Specialist Littlebrook School, Princeton, NJ

2. GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE Style of building in the colonies in the 1700s. Named after King George of England Has distinct characteristics that were practical as well as a means to show off wealth.

3. CHARACTERISTICS OF GEORGIAN ARCHITECTURE *WINDOWS *DOORS *EXTERIOR *CHIMNEY *WATER TABLE *ACCESSORIES *SYMMETRY

4. WINDOWS Five windows on the top and four on the bottom. Small panes that were hand- blown Shutters: louver on the top and raised panel on the bottom Keystones and other decorative moulding was a sign of stature or wealth. Keystone Shutters 5 on top with louvers 4 on bottom with raised panel

5. DOORS Dutch doors welcomed sunlight and air, while keeping out animals. Most doors had raised panels, and a knocker. Fancy moulding, pillars, etc. were used to show wealth.

6. EXTERIOR Clapboard - common and inexpensive Brick - expensive Stone - Durable and not expensive

7. CHIMNEY All colonial houses had a chimney that led to a fireplace on a side wall. More than one fireplace was another sign of wealth, or a necessity for cooking and heat.

8. WATER TABLE A water table was built into some buildings to divert rainwater from the dwelling. These are sometimes referred to as colonial gutters.

9. ACCESSORIES A variety of accessories were used on homes to decorate and show wealth, or to make life more comfortable. The most common were: Covered porch Dental moulding

10. SYMMETRY Houses built in the Georgian Architecture manner were symmetrical and often had gardens and landscaping that was symmetrical as well. landscaping trees

11. Green Ovals In 1976, the Princeton Historical Society put copper ovals on all buildings in Princeton Township that were standing in 1776. When traveling through Princeton, look for these ovals (now tarnished green) near the front door of dwellings.

12. Can you name any of the buildings pictured in this presentation?

13. Answers Bainbridge House Thomas Clarke House Morven Maclean House The Barracks (Edgehill Rd.)