These are the major characteristics of Neoclassical and Colonial Revival homes. I will be adding more as I continue to research, these are also mostly about the exterior of the house (which I will be focusing on first.
- Dentil Moulding
- Pediment
- fluted columns (ionic and corinthian)
- palladian windows
- double hung windows featuring multiple panes
- symmetrical facade- symmetrical sides
- side porches
- Sun rooms
- Rectangular shape
- 2 stories
- Side gable roof with narrow eaves
- hipped roofs
- bay windows all are proportionate
- entrance is column centered
- two story pillars
- quions at corners
- detailed trim
- gable roofs
- dormers
- baneled doors
- 1st floor living area, 2nd floor has bedrooms
- fireplaces
- pedimented front porch
- tall columns
- elbarate door ways
- evenly spaced windows
- boxed eaves
- sometimes different windows
- side extensions
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,332355-2,00.html
http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/styles/colonial-revival.htm
http://architecture.about.com/od/periodsstyles/ig/House-Styles/colonial-revival-jpg.htm
http://www.frontdoor.com/home-styles/neoclassical-architecture
http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/neo-classical.htm
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