Exam 1_Question 2_Angela Muhammad

1. From the simple Colonial style to the intricate Medieval-influenced cathedrals, to the
gingerbread accents of the Victorian period; examples of most, if not all, of the nation’s18th and
19th century prevailing architectural styles can be found in Savannah.

2. Second French Empire
The Second French Empire style emphasizes picturesque vertical accents on building
tops like chimneys and corner pinnacles. Also featured are turrets and domes
reminiscent of French Renaissance architecture in the seventeenth century. Savannah
example: Hamilton-Turner House

3. Romanesque Revival
The Romanesque Revival style is depicted by arch and dome construction, Corinthian column
capitols and roof balustrades. Savannah example: The Cotton Exchange

4. Regency
The Regency style is depicted by triangular pediments, semi-circular stairs, articulated
window openings, ionic columns and classical alcove entrance ways. Savannah example:
Telfair Museum of Art

5. Italianate
The Italianate style was inspired by the farm houses of northern Italy and is depicted by low
garbled roofs with wide overhanging eaves supported by decorative brackets, and entrance
towers and roundhead windows with hood moldings. Most examples also feature cast-iron
fronts and detailed entrances. The Mercer House was designed by New York architect John S.
Norris for General Hugh W. Mercer, great grandfather of Johnny Mercer. Construction of the
house began in 1860, was interrupted by the Civil War and was later completed, circa 1868, by
the new owner, John Wilder. Savannah example: Mercer House

6. Greek Revival
The Greek Revival style is depicted by gabled portico or temple facade of one or two stories with
columns of the Greek Doric or Iconic orders. Construction is post and beam, and roofs are
designed with slopes and may be disguised behind heavy cornices and parapets. Savannah
example: First Baptist Church

7. Gothic Revival
The Gothic Revival style is depicted by crafted details on pinnacles, chimneys and large
welcoming entry hallways. Often used on churches of the period. Savannah example: Temple
Mickve Israel

8. Georgian
The Georgian style is depicted by symmetrical square facades with hipped roofs. Chimneys are
built on the ends and quoins often adorn the corners. Savannah example: The Olde Pink House
Restaurant

9. Federal
The Federal style is depicted by prominent square or rectangular exteriors with slender curved
iron stair railings and Palladian or Venetian windows. Savannah example: The Davenport House

10. The residents have a sense of place
in use of common public spaces.

11. Shipping, Trade and
Commerce is
abundant in this
thriving metropolis.
Live Babylon, this city has been to war
to maintain its economic base and
prosperity thriving off the crops of
cotton utilizing its close proximity to the
Savannah River.

12. Live and work close to
markets and rail
transportation
Row House appropriately built,
controlled by zoning and
historical society