Architecture -Federal Style - Coleman-Hollister House

The American culture continued to grow more politically and financially independent. With great prosperity, many grew wealthy and the Federal-style architecture emerged between 1780 and 1820. This more accommodating type of architecture featured a large two-story building with a chimney at each end. The culture shifted and people began to demand large comfortable homes. These structures had a large central hall and four rooms on both floors. This style is less decorated than the Georgian style with lowrelief moldings, palladian windows, and swags. The Federal Style homes reflected the success of those inhabiting them. They typically built in the wealthy commercial areas. Architects like Charles Bulfinch and Samuel McIntire well known for their work in the Federalists style.

(Coleman-Hollister House, 2011)

While the early settlers held true to their values and spiritual convictions, the prosperity and desire for comfort shifted the ideal of the culture. While the earliest settlers were most concerned with safe secure shelter, the culture evolved to seek comfort, and elaborate beauty.

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