The Greek Revival style is a 2-story or 3-story,
symmetrical house that is a copy of a Greek temple complete with columns,
architraves, friezes and cornices.
Other Distinguishing Characteristics
Windows are small and hidden for they are not p art of the Greek temple
architecture
Interior design is sacrificed for the exterior design
History
There is little difference between a Greek Revival and
a Classic Colonial. Many architectural historians consider them to be the same
style. For clarity of identification, the houses that look like the traditional
Greek temple generally are called Greek Revival. The style became popular in the
United States in the early 1800s, especially for public buildings.
