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Neoclassical
c.1900-1930
By the turn of the
century, the Neoclassical style emerged as a dominant force in American
architecture. Concern was shown for historical correctness of detail but not
of overall execution; consequently, Neoclassical buildings tend to be
meticulously detailed and massive in scale. The style prevailed into the
1930s, most notably in large public and commercial buildings and in
skyscrapers. Characteristics of the style include the use of classical
elements such as a columned
portico,
pilasters,
keystones,
pedimented openings and
dentils along the cornice.
The Neoclassical style was not widely used
in Morgan County. The Martinsville Carnegie Public Library is one of four important examples. This 1906 limestone building exhibits a classical
portico with Ionic columns, central
dome, applied corner
pilasters,
oculus, heavy
frieze and
cornice indicative
of the style.
Neoclassical:
Martinsville Carnegie Public Library (1906), 110 South Jefferson Street,
Martinsville
Neoclassical: First
National Bank of Martinsville (1915), 89 North Jefferson Street
Neoclassical: Mausoleum
(1924), Greenlawn Cemetery, Poston Road
Neoclassical:
Martinsville High School Gymnasium (1924), South Main Street
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