A Neo-classical house in Portland, Maine built c. 1905. Colossal columns add a touch of grandeur, elevating a Colonial Revival house to the Neo-Classical category, also referred to as Classical Revival.
The Neo-classical style uses the same architectural vocabulary as Colonial Revival but applies it on a grander scale. There is a lot of overlap between the two styles and many houses could be considered to fall into either. To my mind, colossal columns generally are a good indication that the architect’s intent was the Neo-classical style.
Many houses have stylistic elements that can fall into several identifiable styles. Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” will help you sort it all out!
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