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 | Architectural treatment of the exterior, aside from matters of material and proportion, was still confined to the openings and the cornice, occasionally with a porch or cupola. |
| Note: p20f2 Considering the general scarcity of books, architectural works were not infrequent in the colony, testifying to the forethought of men coming to a new country, if not to their skill in using them. |
| The importance of Jefferson's proposals from the architectural standpoint lies in the provision of separate buildings for the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the govermnent, the executive building being "for the several executive boards and offices," and distinct from the governor's residence. |
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