Greek Revival House Plans
In the mid-19th century, many prosperous Americans believed that ancient Greece represented the spirit of democracy. American’s interest in British styles tapered and soon a Greek revival occurred. Greek architecture began with many public buildings, but columned Greek revival mansions soon sprang up in the South, sometimes called Southern Colonial houses. With its simple lines, symmetrical shape and bold, yet simple moldings, this style became one of the most popular in the United States. Other features of the Greek revival style include a gable or low-hipped roof, a cornice with a wide band of trim and square or rounded columns. Thomas Jefferson helped ignite the popularity of the Greek revival style because of his support of the Greek democratic ideal and he even built the Virginia State Capitol building in this style in 1785. |
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