The distinctly American architectural styles represented here are drawn from those in the Village of Warwick. By relating to the village’s design vernacular, Warwick Grove blends with the community and becomes part of the region’s architectural language.

Georgian
Simple volumes, proportioned symmetries, and classical details—this style flourished during the reign of King George I until the American Revolution. Front doors receive special treatment. Fan-lights, classical columns, and deep entablatures evoke the authority of ancient Rome.

Federal
An evolution of the Georgian style, this style predominated between 1780 and 1820 and is common in New England. It emphasizes symmetry, classical detail, and simple volumes, but features lighter, more delicate details. For example, windows are placed differently and with greater variation in style.

Greek Revival
With its pedimented gables, prominent columns, and other design elements derived from Greek temples, this was the first consciously “American” style; it was strongest between 1830 and 1850 when the United States emerged as a nation.

American Cottage
Introduced in the late 1800s, this style’s casual and imaginative mix of elements draws on the best traditions but is not constrained by them. It may combine the curly trim of Queen Anne with a classical Greek column, or a Dutch Colonial gambrel roof with a farmer’s porch. It emphasizes the sheltering roof, welcoming front porch, and a casual arrangement of doors and windows.

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