Colonial Revival Houses and Neocolonial Houses

A true Colonial house is one that was built during North America's colonial past. Colonial Revival styles emerged in the late 1800s as a rebellion against elaborate Victorian styles. Many houses built during the twentieth century can be described as Colonial Revival. Colonial Revival houses have the simplicity and refinement of old Georgian and Federal houses from American history, but they incorporate modern details.

By the late 1960s, more fanciful versions began to appear. These houses, called Neocolonial or Neo-colonial, freely combine an assortment of historic styles using modern materials like vinyl and simulated stone.

While Colonial Revival and Neocolonial houses share many features, you will discover amazing variety. The pictures in this photo gallery show the many types of Colonial Revival and Neocolonial houses.