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First Period
The first period houses are named this way because this is how the first European settlers built their houses in America. First Period houses have steeply pitched roofs, are asymmetrical due to having been built in phases, and feature large central chimneys. The front of the houses faced south to maximize heat from the sun rays. -
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Georgian Colonial
One of the main points of Georgian Architecture is symmetry. This style is usually houses two and a half stories tall and have barnlike roofs with dormer windows. Most English-speaking countries used this style of architecture including the British Monarchs George I through IV. -
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Federal
Federal-style architecture is the name for the classicizing architecture built in the newly founded United States. American Federal architecture typically uses plain surfaces with attenuated detail, usually isolated in panels, tablets, and friezes. A common symbol used with the federal-style was the bald eagle. -
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Greek Revival
Visiting Greece was difficult and dangerous business because of the Great Turkish War. Because of this Greek architecture was not very popular in Europe and other regions. Greek revival was popular in the US because many believed that the US was a spiritual embodiment of the democracy in Ancient Greece. Based on Greek and Roman Temples and are often painted white to reflect the expensive marble used in public buildings. Details were bold but had simple moldings. -
Greek Revival
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Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival, architectural style that drew its inspiration from medieval architecture. The main reason Gothic style came back was because of the Romantic Revolution. This style also created a sense of nostalgia for many people in this age. Features include steeply pitched roofs, steep cross-gables, windows with pointed arches, vertical siding, gingerbread trim and deep porches. -
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Italianate
Some of the main aspects of Italianate architecture is hip roofs, wide cornice with brackets, decorative porch work, molded window caps and bay windows. This style of architecture is modeled after the 16th century renaissance. -
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