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Federal Period began in the late 1700s and lasted until the
1860s in York. Federal style is characterized by a rejection of
the ornamentation and detailing of Georgian architecture. While
in general most Federal buildings have a low-pitched
roof, York
designers preferred a steeply pitched gable
roof. Other
characteristics of the Federal Period include fanlights over
doors, straight lines, dormers, delicate design, thin moldings,
and elongated pilasters and
columns. Some local example of this
style is the Golden Swan Tavern. While the Victorian Period was
in full swing in York, some Federal Row Houses were still being
built, as evidenced by several structure on the 100 block of
East Market Street. Characteristics of these row houses include
three stories, fanlights and
sidelights around doorways,
dormers, and either plain or
dentilled cornice.
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