Georgian Colors
Cliveden Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, Cliveden sheltered British troops from George Washington’s army during the Battle of Germantown in 1777.
The first true American architectural style, Georgian got its name because it flourished during the reign of King George (approx 1740-1790). The styles features classical themes from the Renaissance, rectangular shapes and symmetrical façades, and hipped roofs or low-pitched gables. The front doors of Georgian homes are often framed by decorative woodwork, transom windows, or triangular pediments supported by columns or pilasters.