Greek Ann Arbor

New York

William T. Jackson House. Source: thekings.org.

The William T. Jackson House, now a bed and breakfast called At The Falls, was built in 1845 by William T. Jackson, an entrepreneur, lawyer, judge and congressman. This tetratyle temple facade may have influenced the Wilson-Wahr home in Ann Arbor (Wineberg 2014: 35), which is considered one the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Michigan and the nation.

Federal Hall. Source: openbuildings.com.

Designed by the French architect Pierre L’Enfant and built in 1842 Federal Hall originally served as the United States Customs House. L’Enfant imagined the building as a simplified version of the Parthenon (Wineberg 2014: 53) and is different largely, in terms of the exterior, because it has engaged columns along its sides, no sculptural elements, nor an inner colonnade. Since 1955, it was designated as a national memorial and is maintained by the National Parks and Recreation. It has public exhibits, guided tours, and a New York tourist information center.