Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from A History of the Architecture of Madison During the Civil War Period
During the period under discussion, the ten years before. During. And the ten years after the Civil War, two very dis tinct waves of influence were felt in Madison.
The period opens with the plain and simple architecture that materials at hand made necessary. Then came the Greek classic influence which left its mark, either in pediment, column, or cornice on everything that was erected for over twenty years. In the latter half of this twenty year period a disturbance is felt, and the established order of things begins to give way before a new feeling that gradually grows stronger till by 1870 this new thing has definitely asserted itself in the French influence. This influence is at its height in the middle 1870's, but it has by no means annihilated the classic influence. That was here to stay and grow stronger. While the French in?uence took an enthusiastic spurt and then died out as far as architecture is concerned. By the middle 1880's the last mansard roof had been built, while the Greek influence is still being felt in nearly every building erected, whether private home or public building, and the beautiful temple-like structures are becoming more and more popular.
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