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Revival is a "macro" category that includes Georgian
Revival and Federal Revival. Much of this style is an attempt to
return to the stateliness of Georgian architecture, emulating
the styles of the 18th Century. Most buildings in this
style have a rectangular shape, symmetrical façade, and
hipped
roof with dentilled
eaves. Other features sometimes used include
palladian windows, red brick with light-colored trim, captain or
widow’s walk, and fanlights. Local examples of this style
include the Martin Library, York City
Hall, and the Historical
Society Museum. While this period "officially" lasted
from the late 1800s until around 1920, this style has never left
York County. Many structures built in the past 30 years are
Colonial Revival in design.
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