Aside from its technical architectural aspect, the massive framing of our early houses is a thing to delight by anyone possessed of the smallest amount of architectural sense. A feeling… Click to show full abstract
Aside from its technical architectural aspect, the massive framing of our early houses is a thing to delight by anyone possessed of the smallest amount of architectural sense. A feeling of boundless strength, of security and steadfastness, as well as a notable kind of dignity, is inseparable from the ponderous timbers which go to make up these mighty frames —J. Frederick Kelly, Early Domestic Architecture of Connecticut, 1924
               
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