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Curated OER

Charleston Architectural Study

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Student learn about the historical significance and local history of Charlestown SC. Learners begin with lectures, notes, coloring books and culminate with historical building visits.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: Architecture: Gothic Revival Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Gothic Revival architecture of the 19th century describes the style, as well as some individual buildings in England that were built in Gothic Revival style.
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Other

Architeacher: Architectural History and Building Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow that introduces learners to nineteenth-century architectural history by displaying a variety of homes constructed in specific historical styles, such as Greek revival, Queen Anne, Italianate, and Gothic revival.
Handout
Other

Archimon: Early Neo Gothicism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Neo-Gothic style of architecture in the Netherlands.
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Boston College

Boston College: High Victorian Gothic in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Boston College provides many examples of High Victorian Gothic style buildings may be viewed and enlarged here, from churches to homes. Information is limited to brief text about specific architects along with location and...
Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Temple of Invention

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful click-through slideshow of one of America's most-graceful examples of Gothic Revival architecture. The U.S. Patent Office Building, which dates from 1836, is now home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National...