Greek Revival
The Greek Revival style gained popularity around the 1830s or 1840s in Vermont and remained popular through the 1860s. The Greek Revival style is characterized by its ordered Classical features, many of which are more exuberant than the Federal style. A number of details are commonly found on houses of this style, although not all houses exhibit every characteristic.
High-Style, Symmetrical, Eaves-Front Greek Revival
Two-stories; usually three or five bays wide; center-bay entrance on eaves side
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Distinctive entry porch or portico supported by columns; side porch supported by columns
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Cornice returns or full pediment roof on the gable ends (a full pediment roof forms a triangle at the gable end, while cornice returns form only a partial triangle); a wide entablature beneath the eaves (the wide, white band below the eaves)
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Rectangular stone lintels atop the windows and doors; windows with 6-over-6 sashes; sidelights flanking the door
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Triangular, louvered light in the gable end
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Vernacular, Symmetrical, Eaves-Front Greek Revival
1 or 1/2 stories; same features as high-style Greek Revivals but smaller and simpler
The porch and bay window seen in the images below are not original and do not reflect the Greek Revival style.
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Vernacular, Asymmetrical, Gable-Front Greek Revival
Early examples are usually fairly small; 2 or 1 1/2 stories; cornice returns; side-hall entrance; 6-over-6 sash windows; and a triangular or semi-circular gable light; sidelights, pilasters, and entablature around the entrance
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Later examples are a bit larger; a full 2 stories; often have a peaked, louvered light in the gable end; often have a full pediment roof
The porches on the following structures are not original and do not reflect the Greek Revival style.
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