Classic Greek Revival

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Classic Greek Revival

• Roberta Merrill

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Classical Greek Revival
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Characteristics of Classical Greek Revival

• Large columns the height of the house
• Typically White

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Classical Greek Revival

• This style was introduced about the year
• 1770 and remained popular until approximately
  1850.

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Historical Events

• While the Classical Greek Revival style was
  popular, these events were going on in history
• American Revolution
• War of 1812
• Southern Plantations

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Historical People

• During the Classical Greek Revival period, the
  following people were making history
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Robert E. Lee

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Furniture Styles during the Classical Greek
Revival period

• American Empire

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Classical Greek Revival
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