Windows Tall and narrow, short and wide, single-paned or multiple-paned—the Village’s variety of window designs reflects not only architectural trends, but also technological changes in glassmaking. In the early 1800s, large panes of glass were rare; builders used windows with many small panes of glass until the mid-1800s when glassmakers developed the technology to produce larger-sized sheet glass.
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The earliest story-and-a-half cottages had windows with up to six small panes per sash. Some cottages still have their original six-over-six sash. The majority of cottages, however, have two-over-two or one-over-one sash because most Village buildings date from about the 1860s on. Virtually all windows are double-hung; as drawing 15 shows, both the upper and lower sash move vertically in the frame. The exceptions are storefront display windows and some casement gable windows in story-and-a half cottages. The Italianate style, with its emphasis on vertical proportions, became popular during the 1860s and mushroomed in the 1870s and 80s. The tall, narrow two-over-two sash typical of this style have the same proportions as the window openings. See photo 20. Later Queen Anne structures—as well as other buildings of the 1880s on—usually have one-over-one sash. Many of these buildings feature large single-paned picture windows facing the street. These windows commonly have counterweights and can be opened. Often they have fixed arched or rectangular transom windows, some of which contain leaded glass. Commercial buildings generally have one or more large display windows to provide light and a showplace for merchandise. Upper story windows usually are very plain and simple with one-over-one or two-over-two sash.
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