Classical Building Styles, 1847-1890
Federal, 1847-65
Like the Georgian, the Federal style’s popularity largely predates the settlement of Utah, yet is nonetheless evident in early buildings in the state. The continuing influence of this subdued style may be seen in buildings that have the basic Classical symmetrical shape but lack extremes in external decoration. Elliptical and round-arch transoms or panels over windows or doors are distinguishing features of this rather plain style. Often found on two-story, one-room-deep, two-room-wide houses, the Federal style is also used in public and religious buildings.
Characteristics:
--symmetrical principal façade
--side gables
--low-pitched roof
--elliptical arched openings
--thin corner boards (vertical boards at the building’s corners)
--lintel-type window heads (i.e., long rectangular beams above windows)
--plain, unornamented entablature
--clapboard siding
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