Early Classical Revival

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Early Classical Revival Style Architectural Styles and Details Building Shapes and Details

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late 1700s to early 1800s
defining feature is the large entry porch supported on tall columns (typically four)
porch roof has a centered gable
fanlights over the front door and the gable are common
front facade is symmetrical with windows lining up horizontally and vertically

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The illustration shows the symmetrical front elevation of a two-story Early Classical Revival house, dated late 1700s to early 1800s. A large central entry porch is supported by four tall columns and topped by a centered gable with a semicircular fanlight. The centered front door has sidelights and an overhead fanlight, with steps leading up to the porch. Multi-pane windows align horizontally and vertically across the facade, and chimneys rise at both ends of the main roof. The drawing identifies architectural characteristics rather than inspection defects.

Components

entry porch porch columns centered porch gable gable fanlight front entry door door fanlight sidelights multi-pane windows entry steps main roof chimneys cornice window sills

Materials

glass roof shingles