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Transitional
Box Style
840 Fifth Avenue SW, c. 1915
The Transitional Box style is also referred to as the Classic Box, Decorated Box, and the Dormered Box. The chief characteristic is its box-like form. It is closely related to the Colonial Revival style but a simplified version. The main characteristics of the style include:
- Hipped roof.
- Dormer window facing the street.
- Box-like shape.
- Prominent entry.
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