Federalist Style Home
The Federalist Style Home, which is of
Neoclassic style, is based on the
Adamesque designs of combining features popular in England, France,
and Rome.
The American Federal,
first built in the New England area, was modeled
after the French architecture built during Napoleon's reign.
Common
Federalist features may include:
Either
a Low Pitched, or nearly Flat Roof.
A
very smooth Facade.
Pediment
over Front Entrance.
Columns
and Dentil Moldings.
Deck
with railing for ornamentation on top of Roof.
Fanlights
with Sidelights at Front Door
Single,
Double-Hung Windows adorned with Louvered Shutters.
Central
Hall Plan
Room
shapes were at times circular, octagonal, or oval.
Georgetown
Houses of the Federal Period
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