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Wake Forest’s Architectural Influences
STYLE
LOCAL EXAMPLE
IDENTIFYING ELEMENTS
GEORGIAN 1780–1810
• Gable or Gambrel Roof • Flush Eaves • One-story, Full-Width Porch • Flush Sheathing Under Porch • Paired Entrances • 9/9, 9/6 or 6/9 sash Battle-Purnell House • Moderate to High- Pitched Roof • Symmetrical • Flush Eaves • 9/9, 9/6, 6/9 sash • Corner Posts • Vertical Expression • Fanlight and sidelights
FEDERAL 1790–1830
Calvin Jones House
GREEK REVIVAL 1800–1850
• Gable or Low-Hip Roof • Symmetrical • Overhanging Eaves • Boxed Cornice • Flush Sheathing • 6/6 or 9/9 sash • Corner Posts • Entrance with Transom and/or Side-lights
South Brick House
ITALIANATE 1870–1890
• Moderate to Low- Pitched Roof • Bracketed Eaves • Tall, Narrow Windows • 4/4, 2/2 ,1/1 Sash • Window Hoods • Corner Posts • Elaborate Entrances • Bay Windows
J.B. Carlyle House
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