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The Gothic Revival

The Gothic Revival was characterized by strong associational values of religion and nature. It is a revival style based on English and French precedents from the late 12th-15th centuries. Gothic Revival is found in both ecclesiastical and residential architecture with a wide range of archaeological accuracy, from Richard Upjohn's urban churches to "Carpenter's Gothic" cottages.

Comparison: Gothic Architecture in Europe

Churches


1st Unitarian (North) 
Church, Salem, MA
Trinity Church,
Boston

R. Upjohn: Trinity Church,
New York, 1839-46
R. Upjohn: Trinity Church,
New York, 1839-46
R. Upjohn: Trinity Church,
New York, 1839-46

R. Upjohn: Trinity Church,
New York, 1839-46
R. Upjohn: Trinity Church,
New York, 1839-46

J. Renwick: St. Patrick's 
Church, NYC, 1858-79
J. Renwick: St. Patrick's 
Church, NYC, 1858-79
J. Renwick: St. Patrick's 
Church, NYC, 1858-79

J. Renwick: St. Patrick's 
Church, NYC, 1858-79
5th Ave. near
St. Patrick's
Gothic Revival Churches
  1. First Unitarian (North) Church, Salem. 1836-37Anonymous architect.
  2. Trinity Church, Boston, 1829. George Brimmer, architect. Destroyed by fire, 1872.
  3. Trinity Church, New York, 1839-46. Richard Upjohn, architect. From an old postcard.
  4. Trinity Church, New York, 1839-46. Richard Upjohn, architect.
  5. Trinity Church, New York, 1839-46. Richard Upjohn, architect.
  6. Trinity Church, New York, 1839-46. Richard Upjohn, architect.
  7. Trinity Church, New York, 1839-46. Richard Upjohn, architect.
  8. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. 1858-79. James Renwick, architect. Photograph from King's Guide to New York, 1909.
  9. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. 1858-79. James Renwick, architect. From an old postcard.
  10. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. 1858-79. James Renwick, architect. From an old postcard.
  11. St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. 1858-79. James Renwick, architect. From an old postcard.
  12. Fifth Avenue in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. From an old postcard.

Brooklyn Bridge -- John & Washington Roebling


John & Washington Roebling: Brooklyn Bridge,  NYC,

John & Washington Roebling: Brooklyn Bridge,  NYC,

John & Washington Roebling: Brooklyn Bridge,  NYC,

John & Washington Roebling: Brooklyn Bridge,  NYC,

Houses


G. Bourne: "Wedding Cake" House,
Kennebunkport, ME, 1826/1855
Gothic Revival House,
Salem, MA. c. 1850
Gothic Revival Houses
  1. "Wedding Cake House," Kennebunkport, ME. 1826/1855.
  2. Gothic Revival house, Salem, c. 1850.

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