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Memorial Hall Museum: Wells Thorn House: 1600 1740: Early Colonial Style InteractiveMemorial Hall Museum: Wells Thorn House: 1600 1740: Early Colonial Style Interactive
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Memorial Hall Museum: Wells Thorn House: 1600 1740: Early Colonial Style

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Useful tool for investigating an early type of American colonial architecture based on English post-medieval style. Roll over the photograph of the oldest wing of the Wells-Thorn House to isolate architectural design elements and learn how the door, windows, roof, weatherboard, and chimney reflect post-medieval design carried to America by English settlers.

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