Chronology
- 1780-1820 (Blumenson)
- 1780-1820 (Baker)
Description
A revival of the architecture of the Colonial and Federal periods at the turn of the nineteenth into the twentieth century. Celebrating the birth of a new nation, the Federal style is based upon the Adamesque style popular in Britain.
Variations
Glossary
Sources Cited
- McAlester, Virginia. A Field Guide to American Houses: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding America’s Domestic Architecture. New York, NY: Knopf, 2015.
Also see Architecture / Style index.