 The original door was placed asymmetrically in regard to the building, and a carriage door is on the right side.During the 19th century, the Pâquet House received many alterations to bring it more in line with the English-introduced styles that strongly influenced Quebec vernacular architecture; almost all these modifications were reverted when the building was thoroughly renovated in late 1880s.The second row of dormer was re-added, the roof was straightened back, the roof overhang and a porch over the main entrance were removed.