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International Style:  A term often used to describe Bauhaus architecture in the United States.  Open expanses characterized by planes made possible through reinforced steel and concrete of the industrial age.  Juxtaposition of form with elongated horizontals emphasized as seen in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work.
Ionic column:  A Greek-style column topped by a single scroll just below the top.
Italianate style: These homes usually have a lower pitched roof with wide overhanging eaves. Large, decorative brackets are used below the eaves. Typically they have tall, narrow windows, some arched or curved above. Some have a square cupola or tower.