Today, I'm highlighting another historical building in Denton County, TX. This house is located in the Oak-Hickory Historic District, just a few blocks away from the historic courthouse on 811 E. Oak, Denton, Texas. There are many styles of architecture in this area. The Oak-Hickory Historic District was established in 1986 and houses the largest concentration of Historic Landmark Designations in Denton, Texas and was built in the Georgian Revival style.
The original Georgian style was named after the four kings named George who reigned successively during this period. Rooted in the classical design principals of ancient Rome, this English style came to America by way of British pattern books and an ever-swelling wave of masons, carpenters, and joiners who emigrated from England. Georgian was the dominant style of the English colonies. The style reflected Renaissance ideals, made popular by architect Sir Christopher Wren after 1650. Curiously, Pennsylvanians continued building Georgian row houses until the Civil War, while New Englanders had abandoned Georgian style mostly by 1800. source: http://www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org/georgianrevival.htm
Take a drive some afternoon through this district! Download the Self-Guided Tour of Lacally-Designated Historic Properties in Denton, TX.
And of course....any interest in properties in Denton County? Let me know!
Diana Manzato, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker RES
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