Greek Revival architecture

Greek Revival architecture
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Greek Revival architecture began in the United States with public buildings erected in Philadelphia. Greek Revival style houses were built in all settled areas by 1860. It became the first "national style" in the United States.

Greek Revival architecture began with public buildings in Philadelphia. Many European-trained architects designed in the popular Grecian style, and the fashion spread via carpenter's guides and pattern books.

See also: Greek revival, Architecture, Greek, House, Classical