Early American Architecture | an introduction to Early American Architecture of the period lasting from approximately 1550-1850.
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Early Colonial | the Early Colonial period includes both New England Colonial and Southern Colonial architecture.
Spanish Colonial | the Spanish Colonial period is prevalent particularly in California, Florida, and the Southwest.
Georgian | named for the kings who ruled England during the 1700s, the Georgian style is based on the work of Sir Christopher Wren and his contemporaries.
Federal | celebrating the birth of a new nation, the Federal style is based upon the Adamesque style popular in Britain.
Jeffersonian | inspired by the work of Thomas Jefferson, this style combined the order and geometry of a pure Roman temple form.
Reference
Bibliotheque | recommended books and timeless classics related to architecture, design, and art... from monographs of noted architects to reference books for students and professionals alike.
Loggia Forums | have a question about architectural history? Visit the Loggia Forums to share your thoughts in engaging discussions about the arts.
Arts & Crafts Design in America: A State-By-State Guide
The first guidebook of its kind, "Arts & Crafts Design in America" includes 250 detailed entries
which describe sites open to the public and museum collections featuring
whole-room interiors and objects.