When thinking about influences on colonial American, it is clear to see that many houses, expecially in the South, were greatly influenced by English styles. For example, when comparing the Queen's house in Greenwich England to Dayton Hall in charelston, SC similarities are apparent. The use of symmetry is carried on to the Dayton Hall along with the tall box shape of the building and relation to the landscape. The materials used in both buildings are brick. The usage of colums and a small porch entry way are also similarities in the two buildings. The Queen's house was built in 1616 and the Dayton Hall was built from 1738-1742 so it is clear, the colonial style in England influence the building of Dayton Hall.
Illistration of Dayton Hall
Illustration of Queen's house
When thinking about American architecture that has expanded and influenced the world, skyscrapers is what comes to mind. After the industrial revolution, as people began to expand into cities, buildings were built taller to accomadate for the usage of space. Skyscrapers originated in Chicago and New York and can now be seen all over the world with the largest skyscraper being in Saudi Arabia.
Nice post. You hit all the key points.
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