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Welcome to the State Capitol of North Carolina . . .State Capitol / Visitor Services Raleigh, North Carolina |
Raleigh, N.C. Phone: (919) 733-4994 Fax: (919) 715-4030
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Activities, Ideas, and Resources for Students and Teachers CAPITOL ARCHITECTURE: GREEK REVIVAL STYLE The State Capitol is built in Greek Revival style architecture. This style was very popular in America during the 1830s and 1840s when the Capitol was being built. Americans wanted to mimic or copy the architecture of the Greeks because they admired the Grecian form of democracy. Greek Revival architecture emphasizes simplicity and symmetry. Pictured below are several architectural features which characterize Greek Revival architecture. When you visit the Capitol, look for these features on the exterior and interior of the building. TYPES OF COLUMNS:
PORTICO (Porch with columns):
PILASTER (a square or round column attached to a wall):
DOME WITH ANTHEMION CROWN (Crown with flower design):
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