Overall page navigation start option: INTRODUCTION: What is the Historic Character? STEP ONE: Identify the building's overall visual aspects STEP TWO: Identify the close range visual aspects STEP THREE: Identify the interior visual aspects QUIZ FIVE: Identify the Interior Visual Aspects
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QUIZ FIVE: Identify the Interior Visual Aspects
This graphic Q is non-navigational This consists of two images of a 19th-century residential interior staircase, before and after rehabilitation work. The historic staircase and railings are part of the entry way, and lead to the second floor of the house. There is a distinctive newel post. The top image (BEFORE) shows dark, stained historic woodwork; the bottom image (AFTER)shows the stair railings painted white. The image rolls over to provide the correct answer. Screen Reader users see text-only link, left, for answer. Photos: NPS files.
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Identify the Interior Visual Aspects

This "before and after" view of stairs in a 19th century residence shows how inappropriate treatment can dramatically change the character of :

  Choice A is an individual space An individual space
Choice B is an interior feature An interior feature
  Choice C is surfaces + finishes Surfaces + finishes

 

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