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what styles interior door would you put in a brick condo on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia that was built in the 1920 Its a two bedroom bath condo looking for something decorative? thanks5
It would be best to see a picture of the building interior before saying anything definitive. In 1920, the two most prevalent styles of interior woodwork were Colonial and Craftsman. There were others of course, but those were the most predominant. My guess is that you would do best to go with the Colonial, but again with no picture ... that's just a best guess.
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Rikki Nyman
www.antiquehomestyle.com
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Rikki Nyman
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Residential architectural questions concerning houses designed between 1900 and 1950, where the question pertains specifically to styles, designs, plans, building materials, color schemes, paint colors, interior finishes and so on. I am NOT qualified to answer engineering questions or issues involving construction methods, plumbing, electrical and the like. For example, I can describe what an appropriate color scheme would be for a vintage 1920s kitchen, or sources for plans for Storybook Style houses. I can not tell someone how to replace the electrical wiring in their old home.
Experience
I have been researching old houses and writing about them for more than five years. (See www.antiquehomestyle.com, which is my site.)
Organizations
Oregon Historical Society
Architectural History Center, Portland Oregon
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www.antiquehomestyle.com
Education/Credentials
B.S. History, Minor in Architectural Design
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