'Federal' is one of America's grandest architectural styles, drawing inspiration from both ancient traditions, such as Roman and Greek construction, and later Georgian styles.
While it's rare to find a federal building in every neighbourhood across the country, it's a highly influential house style that has undoubtedly played a large role in American architecture. Michele Iapicco, Vice President of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Texas Chapter, says, 'The Federal style can be found in the United States after the Revolutionary War, from about 1780 to 1830. It is essentially the American version of neoclassical architecture, drawing inspiration from ancient Rome as well as Palladian and Georgian traditions.'
