The Cape Colonials
By:
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January 17, 2013
Origin, Climate, and
Location
17th Century
Major Influence in Design
Enjoyed for Beauty
New England States
Stormy Weather
Cold & Windy
Cape Cod
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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
Works Cited
 “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>
Greek Revival
Made and Presented by ……..January 15, 2013
Description
 Style reminiscent of Greek designs and motifs
Origin
 Mimicked Greek Temples
Example of Architecture
from a Greek Temple
 Came to US around 1820
 Began in Philadelphia
 Represented Democracy
Modern Greek Revival
Home
Location
 Northern United States
 Mostly public buildings
 Southern United States
 Large Colonnaded Greek Revival mansions
Unique Features
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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 –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.