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Egyptian Revival architecture in the United States by state (5 C) Pages in category "Egyptian Revival architecture in the United States" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total.
Pages in category "Greek Revival architecture in Texas" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Egyptian images, forms and symbols were integrated in the contemporary style. This influence can best be seen in the architecture of cemeteries, such as the use of obelisks as headstones, and prisons. Egyptian Revival symbols and architecture was used for cemetery gateways, tombstones, and public memorials in the 19th and early 20th century.
The most notable Egyptian structure in the United States was the Washington Monument, begun in 1848, this obelisk originally featured doors with cavetto cornices and winged sun disks, later removed. The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, is another example of Egyptian revival architecture and art. [17]
American Greek Revival was an architectural style popular in the United States and Canada from about 1800 to 1860. The unique American interpretation of a larger Greek Revival of the era allowed many rural and vernacular interpretations to flourish, and these further influenced the development of many other styles, such as the gablefront .
The architecture of the U.S. state of Texas comes from a wide variety of sources. Many of the state's buildings reflect Texas' Spanish and Mexican roots; in addition, there is considerable influence from mostly the American South as well as the Southwest. Rapid economic growth since the mid twentieth century has led to a wide variety of ...
Architecture and real-life period influences were infused into many Emmy-nominated series’ sets. Here a few that stood out. “The Oscars” (ABC) NOMINATED FOR VARIETY SPECIAL (LIVE) PRODUCTION ...
Pages in category "Greek Revival houses in Texas" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.