The original
section of the house reflects Dutch and English traditions of vernacular
construction. It is a simple one and
half story clapboard frame dwelling.
The
present room arrangement is designed to reflect the original, mid eighteenth
century farmhouse. Most of the original
framing still exists, exhibiting techniques of joist and rafter framing common
to Dutch architecture.
When the larger
nineteenth century addition was built, the interior of the original part of the
house was altered to reflect its new use as a kitchen. The present room arrangement is designed to
reflect the original, mid eighteenth century farmhouse.
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