Greek Revival Architecture in Washington, D.C.

Iconic D.C. buildings with Greek/Neoclassical elements:

• U.S. Capitol – William Thornton/Benjamin Latrobe; grand Corinthian columns, dome.
• White House – James Hoban; Ionic porticos, symmetrical façade.
• Treasury Building – Robert Mills; colossal Corinthian colonnade.
• Old Patent Office (now Smithsonian American Art Museum) – Robert Mills; Greek Revival temple front.
• National Mall Monuments – Lincoln Memorial (Doric peristyle), Jefferson Memorial (Roman dome + Ionic), Washington Monument (obelisk).
• Supreme Court Building – Cass Gilbert; monumental Corinthian portico.

These reflect the Founders' ideal of democracy modeled on ancient Athens.