Quincy House exterior
The house is a distinguished example of New England Georgian architecture. Symmetrical in plan and overall design, the Quincy House preserves virtually all of its original carefully crafted features, most of which were derived from architectural pattern books. The corners of the building are defined by rusticated quoins. The cornice below the shallow hip roof is decorated with modillions and a dentil course. A Chinese fretwork balustrade extends around the perimeter of the roof. The most distinctive decorative feature of the building and the architectural focus of the main façade is a classical entrance portico. The portico features a pediment and cornice decorated with modillions, a dentil molding and an entablature with pulvinated frieze, supported by fluted Doric columns set on high plinths. Doric pilasters and sidelights flank the doorway. Benches with Chinese fretwork backs are placed opposite each other at the sides of the portico.
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