Greek Revival Style

See how architecture has evolved in these amazing 10 homes, dating from the early 1800s to present day.   See the Gallery

See examples of the Greek revival architectural style and famous Greek revival landmarks.   See the Gallery

Built in 1995, this estate has all the hallmarks of a stately antebellum plantation: wide front porch with grand columns, covered verandas, two-story entryway, step-down living room with fireplace…   See the Gallery

Standing tall and grand, this Greek Revival home displays all the key elements of the classic architectural style. With its tall columns and pediments, painted plaster exterior on the front,…   See the Image

Embellishments are quintessential to the Greek Revival architectural style. Expensive homes might add more detail, like framed dormer windows on the second story, with pilasters and pediments.…   See the Image

The ancient Greek temple model, with its row of tall columns and pediments, includes two of the most obvious characteristics of this style of historic home design. Bold but simple moldings,…   See the Image

Arlington House, the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for 30 years, located in Arlington, Va., was designed by English architect George Hadfield. The home was one of the earliest Greek…   See the Image

Known as "Queen of the Tennessee Plantations," Belle Meade Plantation is a 30-acre historic site located near Nashville, Tenn., the centerpiece of which is the Greek Revival-style Belle Meade …   See the Image

The Campbell-Jordan House, a stately Greek Revival mansion located in Washington, Ga., was originally built as a Federal-style home in 1787. The mansion received a Greek Revival-style facelift in…   See the Image

Home to author Anne Rice from 1989 to 2004, this Garden District residence was the inspiration for Mayfair Manor, the setting Rice's 1990 novel The Witching Hour. Many of the Greek Revival-style…   See the Image