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By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 10/26/2009
Monticello's design reflects the ideas and ideals of Thomas Jefferson himself.
Designed by founding father and Declaration of Independence author Thomas Jefferson himself, Monticello is one of the most famous examples of neoclassical architecture in the United States, with its classic use of symmetry and stately brick exterior. Construction on the home began in 1769, although several of its most famous features were not added until later. The dramatic dome, for instance, was added in 1800 after Jefferson visited France and was influenced by architectural trends in Paris. The west front of Monticello has appeared on the nickel since 1938; however, the dome and west portico are not necessarily the "front" of the house. In Jefferson's day, guests would enter through the East Front into the entrance hall, while the family would enter through the West Front into the parlor.
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