The Cape Colonials

By: ……..January 17, 2013

Origin, Climate, and Location

17th CenturyMajor Influence in DesignEnjoyed for BeautyNew England StatesStormy WeatherCold & Windy

Cape Cod

Steep Gabled Roof Small Overhang Double Dormers Symmetrical,

Rectangular Shape

Shutters & Window Boxes

1, 1 ½, or 2 stories Affordable Large Functional

Rooms

Cape Cod Images

Cape Ann

Centrally Located, Large Chimney

Attic Rooms Simple and Attractive

Simple entrances Gambrel Roof Small and Narrow

Dormers

Cape Ann Images

“Colonial Revival: The Cape Cod.” Antique Home, 2010. Web. 15 January 2013.

<http://www.antiquehome.org> Google Images Kicklighter, Clois E., and Joan C. Kicklighter.

Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design. Tinley Park, Illinois, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2008. Print.

Marcoux, Steele. “American Architecture: The Elements of Cape Cod Style.” Houzz, 26 May 2012. Web. 15 January 2013. <http://www.houzz.com>

Works Cited

Greek RevivalMade and Presented by ……..January 15, 2013

Description

Style reminiscent of Greek designs and motifs

Origin

Mimicked Greek Temples

Came to US around 1820 Began in Philadelphia Represented Democracy

Example of Architecture from a Greek Temple

Modern Greek Revival Home

Location

Northern United States Mostly public buildings

Southern United States Large Colonnaded Greek Revival mansions

Unique Features

Large Porticos Columns Low Pitch Gable or Hip Roof Front Facing Triangular Pediment Wide Band Trim Cornice Line Elaborate Door Surround

Floor Plan

Works Cited

"1825 - 1860: Greek Revival House Style." About.com Architecture. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.

FloorPlans. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013 "Greek Revival â Popular 1825-1860." Greek ��

Revival Style. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. "Greek Revival Architecture in America."

Greek Revival Architecture in America. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.