Georgian Architecture of the 18th Century

Georgian architecture was the style of the 18th century, especially from the reign of King George I who ascended the throne in 1711, until the American Revolution (King George III). Building during this period closely adheres to English precedents, which were made accessible through printed books on architecture. The Georgian style was relatively homogeneous from Maine through the southern states.

Domestic Architecture

1. "Old Corner Bookstore"   Boston, 1712. Thomas Crease, builder.

2. MacPhaedris-Warner House.   Portsmouth, N.H., 1718-23.

3. MacPhaedris-Warner House.   Portsmouth, N.H., 1718-23.

4. Isaac Royall House.   East facade. Medford, MA, 1733-37.

5. Isaac Royall House.   West facade. Medford, MA, 1747-50.

6. Dwight-Barnard House.   Deerfield, MA, 1754.

7. Dwight-Barnard House.   Deerfield, MA, 1754.

8. Joseph Barnard House.   Deerfield, MA, 1768-72.

Religious Architecture

1. Old North Church, Boston, 1723.   Designed by Wm. Price, printseller.

2. Old North Church, interior, Boston, 1723.   Designed by Wm. Price, printseller.

3. Trinity Church, Newport, RI. 1725.   Richard Munday, architect.

Commercial Buildings

1. Old Brick Market, Newport, RI. 1761-2.   Peter Harrison, architect.

2. Old Brick Market, Newport, RI. 1761-2.   Peter Harrison, architect.

3. Old Brick Market, Newport, RI. 1761-2.   Peter Harrison, architect.

4. Old Brick Market, Newport, RI. 1761-2.   Peter Harrison, architect.

5. Old Brick Market, Newport, RI. 1761-2.   Peter Harrison, architect.

Public Buildings

1. Old State House Boston, 1712.   (First Town House).  William Payne, builder.

2. Old State House Boston, 1712.   (First Town House).  William Payne, builder.

3. Old State House Boston, 1712.   (First Town House).  William Payne, builder. As it looked before 1881 restoration; from the State House Memorial, 1893.

4. Unicorn, Royal symbol, Old State House, 1712.   (First Town House).  Restored 19th century.

5. Redwood Library, Newport, RI. 1748-50.   Peter Harrison, architect.

Federalist Architecture

Especially common in New England; a traditionalist approach to classicism, heavily influenced by English models. Charles Bulfinch, Samuel MacIntyre.

Charles Bulfinch