Classical Revival
Classical Revival Soundex Code R114
Classical Revival Architectural Styles
Wikipedia page about Classical Revival architecture
The Classical Revival, based on the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, was one of the most widespread styles in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its versatility was adaptable to a wide range of building types and budgets. Found throughout Chicago, the Classical Revival style was often used for churches and public buildings.
Also known as: Neoclassical architecture, which is an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century. In its purest form it is a style principally derived from the architecture of Classical antiquity, the Vitruvian principles and the architecture of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
In form, Neoclassical architecture emphasizes the wall rather than chiaroscuro and maintains separate identities to each of its parts. The style is manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicising features of Late Baroque. Neoclassical architecture is still designed today, but may be labelled New Classical Architecture for contemporary buildings.
Common characteristics are:
symmetrical facades
minimal use of bays, towers or other projecting building elements
classical ornament, including columns, cornices, and triangular pediments
wide variety of materials, including brick, stone, terra cotta, and wood
Classical Revival is sometimes called Beaux-Arts
The following buildings were designed in Classical Revival and are listed in the:
Contents
- 1 Chicago Landmarks Historic Resources Survey
- 2 Albion Avenue
- 3 Ashland Avenue
- 4 Chase Avenue
- 5 Columbia Avenue
- 6 Devon Avenue
- 7 Estes Avenue
- 8 Fargo Avenue
- 9 Glenwood Avenue
- 10 Greenleaf Avenue
- 11 Greenview Avenue
- 12 Howard Street
- 13 Hoyne Avenue
- 14 Jarvis Avenue
- 15 Lunt Avenue
- 16 Morse Avenue
- 17 Newgard Avenue
- 18 North Shore Avenue
- 19 Oakley Avenue
- 20 Pratt Boulevard
- 21 Sheridan Road
- 22 Sherwin Avenue
- 23 Touhy Avenue
- 24 Virginia Avenue
- 25 Wolcott Avenue
Chicago Landmarks Historic Resources Survey
Albion Avenue
1000 Block
1100 Block
Ashland Avenue
6900 Block
7000 Block
Chase Avenue
1400 Block
1500 Block
1700 Block
2300 Block
Columbia Avenue
1000 Block
Devon Avenue
1400 Block
2200 Block
2300 Block
Estes Avenue
1400 Block
Fargo Avenue
1400 W. Jarvis
Glenwood Avenue
6500 Block
6900 Block
Greenleaf Avenue
1700 Block
1900 Block
Greenview Avenue
7100 Block
7100 Block
Howard Street
1500 Block
1600 Block
Hoyne Avenue
7400 Block
Jarvis Avenue
2100 Block
Lunt Avenue
1100 Block
1600 Block
1700 Block
1900 Block
2400 Block
Morse Avenue
1900 Block
Newgard Avenue
6500 Block
6900 Block
North Shore Avenue
1100 Block
Oakley Avenue
7000 Block
Pratt Boulevard
1200 Block
1300 Block
1500 Block
2000 Block
Sheridan Road
6500 Block
7400 Block
Sherwin Avenue
1200 Block
1600 Block
Touhy Avenue
1500 Block
1600 Block
Virginia Avenue
5600 Block
Wolcott Avenue
6900 Block
