Neoclassical 1895-1950

Neoclassical houses, like Early Classical Revival houses, always have full height entry porches, which are sometimes full width and sometimes not. However, the columns of Neoclassical houses are usually Ionic or Corinthian, while ECR and Greek Revival columns tend to be Doric. Also, the doors of Neoclassical houses tend to have pediments, detailing above the door that is in the shape of a triangle or half circle, sometimes with a break at the top.

a pediment
Neoclassical houses look newer and bigger than Greek Revival houses.

According to the Field Guide, "This revival of interest in classical models dates from the World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893. The expositions planners mandated a classical theme, and many of the best known architects of the day designed dramatic colonnaded buildings arranged around a central court. The exposition was widely photographed, reported, and attended; soon these neoclassical models became the latest fashion throughout the country."

world's columbian exposition
And there you have it. We've wrapped up Ancient Classical architecture and its descendents, and now we will move on to the next major influence on American architecture: Gothic.

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