Georgian Architecture

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• Georgian Architecture
• By Kurt Smith
• Houghton Hall in Norfolk

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• Typically built between 1720-1840
• 1-2 stories high
• Made of wood in the North and stone in the South
  (United States)
• These buildings are symmetrical, have a 9 on 9 or
  7 on 7 window pattern, and have intricate designs
  above and around the door

Modern Georgian home in Australia
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• The style is very symmetrical, there are dull red
  and brown colors, a rough texture, and a very
  good balance
• They were built in the United States from the New
  England area, down through Georgia, in England
  during king George I-IV, and all the way up to
  Canada in the mid 1700's
• Generally, they are built for residential houses
  but can be used for government buildings, such as
  the picture below

Independence Hall in Philadelphia
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Bibliography

• Georgian Style Architecture Facts and History
  Guide to Architectural Styles Home Remodeling
  Architecture in Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA),
  Washington, DC. (n.d.). Top Architect Builder
  Home Remodeling, Additions Custom Design in
  Maryland (MD), Washington, DC, Virginia (VA).
  Retrieved January 25, 2013, from
  http//www.wentworthstudio.com/historic-styles/geo
  rgian
• ROSS, D. (n.d.). Georgian Architecture in
  England. UK travel and heritage - Britain Express
  UK travel guide. Retrieved January 25, 2013, from
  http//www.britainexpress.com/architecture/
• Georgian. (n.d.). Index Page. Retrieved January
  25, 2013, from http//www.ontarioarchitecture.com/
  georgian.