THE NORTHERN PENNSYLVANIA VICTORIAN REGION
Locations

Emlenton
Franklin
Oil City
Tionesta
Titusville
Pleasantville
Meadville
Tidioute
Endeavor
Warren
Sheffield
Bradford
Smethport
Ridgway

Styles

Adam
Greek Revival
Classical Revival
Gothic Revival
Italianate
Second Empire
Stick
Queen Anne
Shingle
Colonial Revival
Neoclassical
Tudor
English Cottage
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GREEK REVIVAL
 After the second war with the English, the War of 1812, Americans were in no mood to build structures that reminded them of the English.  This was particularly true of residents of New York state and Northwestern Pennsylvania where the War of 1812 was a  particularly harsh reality.  Turning to the ancient Greeks for classical inspiration, Americans began to build homes, churches and other structures which clearly looked like Greek temples.  The small house built at 1238 Elk Street in Franklin (As Shown Below) is an excellent example of Greek Revival.
 
 
1238 Elk Street, Franklin, Pennsylvania

 The very regular mass with the simple rectangular plan is a common Greek Revival form.  The relatively shallow roof creates a gable end presented to the street as an elaborate classical pediment supported by four fluted columns with simple Doric capitals.  Forming the base of the triangular pediment is a three-part classical entablature consisting of a cornice, frieze and architrave.  This very pronounced entablature, which in this case wraps around the building, is characteristic of Greek Revival.  The doorway and light over the door are rectangular.  Greek classical architecture was primarily rectilinear and angular.  This house was built in 1846 by James Myers and used as a law office.

(Greek Revival is Continued on the Next Page) 

 

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