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Dec 8, 2023 · Greek Revival architecture is inspired by the symmetry, proportion, simplicity, and elegance of the ancient Greek temples of 5th century B.C. It is characterized by elements such as Greek temple-style façades with bold round, square or even octagonal columns in wood or stucco, and painted white columns that mimic the marble used in ancient ...
Nov 10, 2011 · The White House (Built 1792-1800) The next installment of our series of American architecture is the beloved Greek Revival. And in our honest opinion, this very stately style is arguably the most wide spread trend of architecture in America to date! While the Greek Revival period in American architecture officially lasted from 1825 to 1860 ...
COLLECTION. (Early American, etc.) or. PROFILE NUMBER. The Greek Revival collection is a late classical style found between 1820 and 1860. The architecture was inspired by new discoveries in Greece and our realization and association with their spirit of democracy. The moulding in this period are plain and bold with little decoration.
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May 18, 2021 · Historical Concepts designs a gracious Greek Revival home for a historic Lowcountry estate. Jennifer Sperry. May 18, 2021. Eric Piasecki. Forty miles west of Charleston, set along the banks of the Ashepoo River, this 1,800-acre property dates back to 1697 as a land grant from King Charles II. Here, pond, riverbank, Southern live oak, and ...
Apr 29, 2024 · A classic Greek Revival Mano, “Oak Hall” (c. 1918) has 5 bedrooms/4.5 baths, including a large master with ensuite bath and walk-in closet as well as an independent guest/in-law apt above a 3 bay garage. 10 (9 gas) fireplaces including classic oyster roasting fireplace in garage.
Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo offer a vast array of architectural styles that span their long histories. The Greek Revival style dominated these neighborhoods for much of the 1830s and 40s, and ample examples survive today. This style, which came to define not only these neighborhoods but cities across the United States in the second quarter of the 19th century, was in many ...
