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President Madison also directed that an ornate doorway be added to the center of the western façade.  Much like the windows, the new doorway served to unify the façade by providing a central focal point for the elevation.  Also, to balance the first floor's new doorway, a bank of three windows was also inserted into the center of the second floor.

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The main block of Montpelier's western elevation after it was restored.