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The Cape Colonials

The Cape Colonials. By: …….. January 17, 2013. Origin, Climate, and Location. 17 th Century Major Influence in Design Enjoyed for Beauty New England States Stormy Weather Cold & Windy. Cape Cod. Steep Gabled Roof Small Overhang Double Dormers Symmetrical, Rectangular Shape.

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The Cape Colonials

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  1. The Cape Colonials By: …….. January 17, 2013

  2. Origin, Climate, and Location 17th Century Major Influence in Design Enjoyed for Beauty New England States Stormy Weather Cold & Windy

  3. Cape Cod • Steep Gabled Roof • Small Overhang • Double Dormers • Symmetrical, Rectangular Shape • Shutters & Window Boxes • 1, 1 ½, or 2 stories • Affordable • Large Functional Rooms

  4. Cape Cod Images

  5. Cape Ann • Centrally Located, Large Chimney • Attic  Rooms • Simple and Attractive • Simple entrances • Gambrel Roof • Small and Narrow Dormers

  6. Cape Ann Images

  7. Works Cited “Colonial Revival: The Cape Cod.” Antique Home, 2010. Web. 15 January 2013. <http://www.antiquehome.org> Google Images Kicklighter, Clois E., and Joan C. Kicklighter. Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design. Tinley Park, Illinois, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2008. Print. Marcoux, Steele. “American Architecture: The Elements of Cape Cod Style.” Houzz, 26 May 2012. Web. 15 January 2013. <http://www.houzz.com>

  8. Greek Revival Made and Presented by ……..January 15, 2013

  9. Description Style reminiscent of Greek designs and motifs

  10. Origin • Mimicked Greek Temples • Came to US around 1820 • Began in Philadelphia • Represented Democracy

  11. Location • Northern United States • Mostly public buildings • Southern United States • Large Colonnaded Greek Revival mansions

  12. Unique Features Large Porticos Columns Low Pitch Gable or Hip Roof Front Facing Triangular Pediment Wide Band Trim Cornice Line Elaborate Door Surround

  13. Floor Plan

  14. Works Cited "1825 - 1860: Greek Revival House Style." About.com Architecture. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. FloorPlans. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013 "Greek Revival – Popular 1825-1860." Greek Revival Style. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013. "Greek Revival Architecture in America." Greek Revival Architecture in America. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2013.

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