The Architecture of the Polk County Courthouse

Activity 1

Greek Revival architecture was recognized as a popular style used in building many public buildings in the early 1800's. Our courthouse has many characteristics of Greek Revival architecture, but the research by the Carter-Watkins architectural firm has found that the Courthouse is really early Italianate with some Greek Revival features.

Look on the web site for more information on the following architectural features and see if you can put them into the correct category. Add any other features you learn about.

recessed portico                    Palladian cupola                          Brick gables                  six over six windows
central pedimented portico          T Shape                                heavy entablature            pilasters                                           columns

 

Greek Revival

Italianate
   
   
   
   
   
   

Using the pictures on this site, sketch the courthouse from any angle and label as many architectural features as you can.

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Architecture History Interesting Finds The Restoration
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