Lincoln Memorial Analysis

The revival of Classical Greek architecture was most prominent in America between the early1800s to mid 1900s while the United States was industrializing national and global economies. During this period, the opulent wealth of the United States Government was accumulated from magnates such as John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, George Vanderbilt, Henry Ford, John Pierpont (J.P.) Morgan, and many others who financed Neoclassical architectures from taxes contributions. The financial might of the United States Government and established people during this era is primarily observed in Washington D.C. and other government buildings around the nation. Nevertheless, architects chose Neoclassical Greek architecture in the United States to personify

In Washington D.C., the abundance of structures representing the Greek Pantheon and other buildings suggests architects constructing the Capital Building, Lincoln Memorial, and National Archives Building had Greek and influences. The Nation Archives building (click here) closely resembles symbolizes the Greek Pantheon with its Corinthian Pillars and statues above. The outside of Lincoln Memorial (click here) was also influenced by Classical architecture. In the Google Street View of the memorial, observers may notice the Doric Pillars along the outside. Inside the Lincoln Memorial (click here) via Google Street View, observers will notice the temple like environment of this memorial. Looking to the top of the Ionic Pillars inside, viewers will notice the over hanging scrolls making these pillars distinguishable from the others. In addition to Greek influences, there are Roman influences. The Jefferson Memorial, “like Jefferson's home in Monticello, is based on the Roman Pantheon” (Fact Monster, n.d.). In the United States, the influence of Greek Classical architecture is abundant across Washington D.C. although it appears the era of Greek influence has transitioned to Postmodern