Chronology of Styles in American Architecture
The Seventeenth Century:
17th Century Colonial
Term applies to both New England and Virginia architecture. Note
regional differences, however.
The Eighteenth Century:
Georgian (1714-1776)
English-inspired colonial architecture. Marked by a greater concern for
style and higher standards of comfort. Fairly homogeneous in both New
England and Southern colonies.
Neoclassicism (c.1780-1820)
There are several variations:
Federalist: Especially common in New England; a traditionalist
approach to classicism, heavily influenced by English models. Charles
Bulfinch, Samuel MacIntyre.
Idealist: An intellectual and moral approach to classicism, at first
linked to Roman models. Symbolic and associational values stressed.
Best example: Thomas Jefferson.
Rationalist: Emphasized structure and classical building techniques,
such as stone vaulting and domes. Benjamin Latrobe.
The Nineteenth Century:
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facade, Jefferson Market Library (1877), 425 Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village, New York, New York, an example of High Victorian Design, photo by lumierefl
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Cambridge - Harvard Square: Harvard University - Memorial Hall, High Victorial Design, by wallyg
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Jefferson Market Library (1877), 425 Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village, New York, New York, High Victorian Gothic Design, by lumierefl
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