Greek Revival

PERIOD OF POPULARITY: Roughly 1810 – 1855. IDENTIFYING FEATURES: Gable or hipped, low-pitched roof; dentil cornice emphasized with wide band of trim — cornice represents classical entablature (includes cornice, frieze, architrave); porches or porticos: square or rounded columns (usually Doric). First style to use gable-front floor plan (gable end facing the street, representing a simple … Continue reading Greek Revival