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Home Style of the Month: Second Empire

The Second Empire style was most popular in the United States in the 1860s and 1870s, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. In its time, the style was considered modern and fashionable, simultaneously favored in France and the United States by affluent homeowners.   [caption id="attachment_5332" align="aligncenter" width="199"] OldHousonline – French Connection[/caption] The style originated…
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