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A 4 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares 2 Rhode Island homes, one from the seventeenth century and one from the eighteenth, as representative of vernacular and fashion-driven building design. Bibliography lists 3 sources, but the bibliography is incomplete.
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feature of vernacular architecture is that these processes of design and construction are frequently done simultaneously onsite by the same people (Vernacular architecture). In other words, a settler needs a
building, so he builds it. The construction techniques and plans for such buildings often evolve from "centuries-old local patterns" (Vernacular architecture). This was true throughout the post-medieval, pre-industrial era, however,
beginning with the eighteenth century, the role of designer and builder began to be differentiated (Mayor 42). Examination of two Rhode Island houses, one from the seventeenth century and one
from the eighteenth, illustrates the significance of this change. Eleazar Arnold House This home is representative of the Rhode Island "stone-ender" type of design, which is a regional variation
of construction that stems from the fact that Rhode Island abounds in building stone (Eleazar Arnold House). It was constructed in 1687 by Eleazar Arnold (Roth 6). When the house
was first constructed it had only one room, with a fireplace at one end. A rear lean-to was added later to provide space for a kitchen and a new chimney
was added to the original at this time (Eleazar Arnold House). The remainder of the two-story structure is of clapboard, and features a sharp-peaked front gable, as well as a
long roof over the kitchen (Eleazar Arnold House). An outstanding interior feature is its huge fireplace, which has an oak mantel more than 12 feet long (Eleazar Arnold House). The
history of the house shows that it was expanded organically over time to meet changing needs. As this description indicates, the Arnold House is indicative of vernacular design. Constructed
by the owner, it was altered and added-to as was convenient and pragmatic, rather than according to any consideration for aesthetics or fashion. Its construction materials and overall pattern fit
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