Homes & Estates
Two Gardens, Two Americas: How Colonial Revival and Country Place Estates Shaped the Landscape
American estate gardens of the late 19th and early 20th centuries developed two distinct styles: the compact, heritage-focused Colonial Revival and the expansive, European-influenced Country Place Era. Understanding these styles reveals the cultural impulses, national pride, and wealth that shaped American landscape design during these periods.
Ingrid Larson·October 30, 2026
