Classical Greek Architecture in Carlisle
The influence of Classical Greek Architecture on modern architecture is evident all over Pennsylvania. Carlisle, in particular, is full of old buildings that utilize the styles of the Greek Classical Period. The Old Cumberland County Courthouse is a perfect example of how the architectural styles of the Classical Period have been carried out through time. This building is a historical landmark, located in downtown Carlisle, which was built in 1846 and currently serves as the housing of county offices (Cumberland Civil War). The columns and structure of the old courthouse mostly follow the Corinthian order but are also influenced by the Doric order in its simplicity. Both orders were used together to express the purpose of the building, which can be observed just by looking at the building. The design and structure of the old courthouse may have also been influenced by later architects such as Filippo Brunelleschi and Thomas Jefferson. However, the classical styles of the building are obvious and reflect the building 's use quite well.
The first noticeable characteristic of The Old Cumberland County Courthouse are its’ four huge Corinthian columns. The column 's base appears to be two stacked rings holding up the shaft, which bears the flute and fillet pattern that is consistent with the Corinthian order (Fiero 124). However, this pattern of flute and fillet can also be found in the Ionic order (Fiero 124). The column 's vertical
The Second Empire architecture that inspired this building reflects the popularity of the French designs during the reign of Napoleon III. As one beholds the exterior of the courthouse from top to bottom, it displays the distinctly cut angles of native limestone along with the craftsmanship of ornamental features. The building soars upward three stories, where it is topped with a clock and bell tower,
Did you know that the people who built many of the Egyptian monuments we know today (also know as slaves) suffered while making creating the monuments.Well in ancient Egypt, slaves created the monuments that there still is and many of them were killed in the process of building them. Great achievements are not worth great injustices because slaves died, they had terrible lives and they couldn’t enjoy what they had made.
The Tuscaloosa Federal Courthouse could have easily been designed as a modern office building like its predecessor, however by mirroring the architectural Greek Revival styles of established courthouses and other prominent buildings in Tuscaloosa, the building becomes much more significant. The buildings purpose is easily and immediately understood through its aesthetics in architecture. While it is only a recent construction, the courthouse’s suits its environment and is able to establish its authority as a representation of the government and as a part of the culture of
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