The former residence of Herbert Van Sweringen is an example of the Georgian Revival architectural style that found popularity in America between 1880 and 1940. The prevalence of the architectural style was an offshoot of the larger Colonial Revival Movement that emerged during the 1890s. This movement has been attributed to an increased interest in early American heritage as a response to the changing environment - i.e., rapid urbanization and the growing immigrant population. Defining characteristics of Georgian Revival architecture include symmetrical designs ornamented with columns, pediments and elaborate front doors. The home on Sedgewick was designated a landmark on September 9, 1988. | Source: City of Shaker Heights Planning DepartmentDownload Original File
