1999 House of the Year: a Hudson Valley home in Tennessee

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A gambrel roof, full-length porch and double interior chimneys decorate the Nashville, TN, 'Hudson Valley' home, a replica of the Dutch Colonial houses that used to dot Hudson Valley, NY. Awarded the Colonial Homes magazine's 1999 House of the Year award, the Hudson Valley house's design combines timeless beauty with a livable floor plan and strict attention to detail.

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The Heyward-Washington House

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The fame of Heyward-Washington House in Charleston, SC, rests on George Washington who stayed for a week at the historic building during a presidential visit in 1791. It is filled with 18th-century Charleston furniture and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

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My old Kentucky home

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The Kentucky home was closely modeled after the Georgian style popular among 18th century Virginians. Kentucky homes are characterized by folded staircases, high ceilings and double-hung windows.

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