Georgian Building Early classical revival

Why is it called "Georgian?" Early Georgian is a continuation of baroque elaboration –paneled interior walls, –Flemish bond on the exterior. –Classical details used but in free stylistic treatments.

Rosewell, Mann Page I,

BlandfieldMt Airy Rosewell Sabine Hall Bacon’s Castle

Mantle piece, Shirley begun 1738, Charles City County

Shirley, stairs mid-18 th century James Bryce House, Annapolis, MD

Stair terminology What are stairs: steps leading from one level to another horizontal treads vertical risers Stair carriage -- timbers that support the stairs and to which the treads and risers are nailed newel post -- short post that supports the handrails and stringboards of a stairway curtail step -- lower step of a stair having one or both ends of the tread terminating in a scroll baluster (banister)-- often classical, support handrail and enclose side of stairs. Outer edge is called a string edge of steps exposed - open string (brackets often applied under the nosing of the tread) edge of steps covered by string board, closed stringer Described by the construction and shape winder stairs have a central newel, when treads are wedge-shaped dog-leg stairs -- double run with a landing between open well have a space between the two runs of the stairs free standing Circular or elliptical stairs -- joiner's showpiece

Sash windows

Modillion cornice

Christ church, Lancaster