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First Period Architecture
First Period architecture got its name because the first settlers of the United States built their houses like this. It was a a very simple style due to the lack of knowledge and quality building materials of the settlers. It was most prevalent in Massachusetts.
-Large central chimney
-Had front overhangs called jetties
-Very simplistic
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Georgian Colonial
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Georgian Colonial Architecture
The Georgian Colonial style was developed in England in the mid 1700s and was named after their king at the time: King George.The Americans took this style as they were British colonies at the time and mimicked much of English society, and it became one of the most popular styles of American architecture of the time.
-Two and a half stories
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Federal Architecture
After the U.S. split from England, they wanted their own architectural style, so they modified the Georgian style and combined it with classical elements to create the Federal style, which draws its name from the era it appeared in, the Federalist era. It became very prevalent all across the states, and was found in virtually all eastern cities in the U.S.
-Three story and square
-Large windows
-Classically inspired entrances
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Greek Revival Architecture
The Greek revival style was named after the strong association of democracy from Greece, the birthplace of democracy, and it became very popular in the U.S. around the mid 1800s. One of the first recorded Greek revival buildings is in Philadelphia.
-Usually white in color
-Bold but simple details
-Gables with pediments
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Gothic Architecture
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Gothic Architecture
Gothic Revival architecture got its name from America trying to imitate Gothic architecture. It was also popular in England at this time. Gothic Architecture is very abundant in New York and areas around New England.
-Imitating cathedrals and castles
-Made of wood
-Steeply pitched roof
-Steep cross gables
-Windows with pointed arches
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Italianate Architecture
Inspired by Italian farmhouses, the idea for Italianate architecture originally came from England, and it was very popular because the simplicity of the Italianate style allowed architects to have more creative freedom in there designs. Washington D.C is home to an abundance of Italianate style houses and buildings.
-Large roof brackets
-Rounded windows and cupolas
-Hip roof
-Bay windows
-Usually made from bricks -
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