![]() Crown glass, one of the earliest types of glass available, had existed for centuries, but only started being made in England in the late 17th century and later trickled down to the colonies. ![]() ![]() Glass in the New World was mostly imported from England and very costly. Materials for windows weren’t always so readily available. And beyond appearance, of course, windows also provide light, fresh air, and a connection to the outdoors. It doesn’t work, does it? The right style of window on a historic home can make or break the exterior. Try envisioning the long, horizontal louvers of a jalousie window on a Federal home instead of delicate, multi-paned, double-hung sash. However, windows are actually a vital element in the overall look and architectural character of any building, especially old houses. Today’s modern skylines dotted with shimmering towers of glass make windows seem like nothing more than visual voids on a façade. Double-hungs with a Queen Anne top sash are the highlight of this turret room.
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