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These were the types of homes colonial New Yorkers lived in: Colonial houses were much differrent then the houses we have today. Houses in early colonial days were not big or fancy. Most houses were made out of brick or charcoal. In winter, a colonial house was so cold if you wrote a letter, the ink might freeze right on your pen! Houses in early colonial days had one room. It was called the keeping room. The family cooked, cleaned and slept in the keeping room. Only the parents and babies slept in the keeping room. The oldest children slept in the attic. Colonial houses also had barns where animals, lanterns and tools were kept.
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∙ 10y agoColonial houses include the Georgian Colonial, Spanish Eclectic, Colonial Revival, First-Period English Style, and the Dutch Colonial. These are a few types of colonial houses.
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How did they live in colonial Georgia?
Wooden houses
What is the average square foot of a colonial house?
The average square footage of a colonial house was much smaller than modern day houses. Many of these colonial houses were less than 300 square feet.
What types of colors are often used inside and outside of colonial houses?
red, earth tones, reddish and chocolate browns, biege"s, taupe, and muted greens
Housing in colonial georgia?
they lived in box houses =)
What is the role of the colonial housewright?
they built houses from wood
What are some types of houses?
Colonial houses include the Georgian Colonial, Spanish Eclectic, Colonial Revival, First-Period English Style, and the Dutch Colonial. These are a few types of colonial houses.
What are some good types of dream homes?
"This can vary depending what country and area you live in. There are many types of houses, some of the most well known are American Colonial, Cape Cod, Victorian, Chateau, and Manor."
What were colonial houses made of?
it depended on where you were. Some were made of brick, others wood.
What types of houses do Bahamians live in?
same houses other countries do brick houses and some have wooden
Did colonial people have a big house?
Some of the more wealthy people in colonial Virginia had larger houses. The poor people had houses that weren't larger that one room! It all depends on what you think of as "big". Overall, colonial people did not have a big house.
What did a colonial carpenter do?
A colonial carpenter built houses out of wood and their surroundings.
What are types of houses in Punjab?
traditional types of houses
Do all Mexicans live in adobe houses?
hahah, no. some live in other types of houses as well.
Did colonial houses have windows?
yes they do have windows...
What were the colonial houses floors made out of?
bricks
What were the two houses of the colonial?
Assembly and Council
How did they live in colonial Georgia?
Wooden houses
