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First Period c. 1626 – c. 1725
From The Salem Handbook, Historic Salem Incorporated, 1977
Plan
Originally one room deep with prominent central chimney. Often a second story overhang on front and/or side with lean-to added to rear of building.
Doorway
Entrance on long side of building with little concern for facade symmetry. Simple, serviceable board and batten door.
Windows
Small, few in number, and asymmetrically placed. Framed simply, the windows were usually casement with diagonal shaped leaded panes.
Roofline
Steep pitch, often with many gables. Massive oblong, central chimney was roofline focus.
Materials
Timber frame construction. Usually unpainted wood with narrow clapboards.
Decoration
Minimal external decorative treatment.
