Architectural Characteristics Architectural Characteristics of the Buildings Federal Style Characteristics of the Rodman Candle Works The Rodman Candleworks, located on 72 North Water Street, was built around 1818 . The architect of this building is unknown, but it was built in the federal style . Its exterior is two feet thick, made of granite rubble with cement.
Tough granite quoins decorate the windows, doorways and corners of the building.
For many years, the original exterior surface of the building was covered with a thick layer of stucco, but all cement finishes have been restored and are now an unusual, although authentic, light mauve color. Beautiful gardens, approximately two city blocks' worth, covered the grounds of the Robeson House. It is built of random stone with a brick facade, in the federal style and features several unique characteristics. For example, the lintels are made of marble, as are several interior fireplaces. The rafters are very heavy, and there is an eliptical fan light over the front door.