John R. Tschirch

mantel in federal style house
Features

Federal Style Houses: A History

Federal style houses are a triumph of simplicity and classically refined ornament. Here's a look at their history and unique characteristics.

Henry Davis Sleeper built Beauport between 1907 and 1908, but its enlargement and decoration never stopped. The result was a magical concoction of gables, porches, dormers and chimneys clinging to the rocky coastline.
Restoration & Renovation

The Colonial Revival Interior

Exploring the history of this all American style.

Buying Guide Spotlight

Timberlane Endurian
Shutters & Shutter Hardware

Timberlane, Inc.

Custom manufacturer of handcrafted custom exterior shutters: maintenance-free Endurian, Premium Wood, Advantage & Fundamentals lines; western red cedar & Honduras mahogany; selection of period-accurate exterior shutter hardware; historically accurate standard designs.