The American front porch had its heyday in the late 19th century, when boxy houses gave way to free-form masterpieces. Check out these colorful, highly decorated examples of rocking-chair heaven.
Textured shingles preserve the period look of this veranda's wide, curving roof, while its well-placed downspouts, gutters, and leaders conduct water away from the eaves, often the first part of a porch's anatomy to deteriorate.
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