Greek Revival Houses In America

Greek revival is a house style that became popular in America in the 1830s and ‘40s. America just became independent from Britain, and they looked to Greece for inspiration in architecture, philosophy, and science. Greek revival houses have many key elements that distinguish it from other houses. One of the most obvious characteristics is the tall columns and pediments. The columns can be round, square, or octagonal and could be smooth or fluted. Another characteristic is the white stone exterior. In Greece, Greek revival styled houses were made out of stone. In America, however, houses were built with wood, and then plastered and painted white to imitate the stone look. Many Greek revival houses have a horizontal transom that is above