Anatomy of a Historic House

1. Chimney

2. Actual roof line (saddleback)

3. Parapet end wall

4. Dormer

5. Pediment

6. Cornice

7. Double-hung (sash) windows

8. Arched head

9. Jamb

10. Sill

11. Fanlight

12. Double door

13. Rear porch

14. Brick wall

15. Stone rubble wall

16. Drainpipe

17. Quoins

18. Stone-faced brick wall

19. Joist anchors

L-shaped plan

Notes:

1. This is basically a one family unit (which could be designed as a multi-family unit) with an L-shaped Plan.

2. This type of building can be used as a row house, and would have no windows in the side wall when direct contact is made with the next building.

Row Houses: Two Family Single Family Single Family