This Week’s Historic House Puzzle ~ Boldly Red Greek Revival!
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Greek Revival is often called America’s first National style, with examples built across the country between the 1820s and 1860s. The style was spread by published builder’s guides that contained Classical details, which builders copied.
This straightforward example of the style strongly emphasizes the wide corner pilasters and entablature at the eave line, which continues across the side elevations to form a pediment in the gable. The recessed door with surround replicating the pilasters and entablature on a smaller scale is also a common feature of the style.
Bright red is not a historically accurate color, although some Greek Revival houses were initially painted a more muted dark red made from iron oxide pigment.
Understanding the style of a house is the first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation of character-defining features while making changes needed for modern life in an old house.
Greek Revival is one of the 25 styles and types illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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