Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada is an architectural style that was popular in both nations in the late 19th century between 1865 and 1900. Second Empire architecture was influenced by the redevelopment of Paris under Napoleon III's Second French Empire, and was influenced partly by the architectural styles of the French Renaissance.
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, part of the White House complex in Washington, D.C., was built between 1871 and 1888 during the Grant administration, and initially served as the State, War and Navy Building; it is a prominent example of Second Empire architecture in the United States
Baltimore City Hall in Baltimore, Maryland
Vaile Mansion in Independence, Missouri
Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of the City of Philadelphia in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Built in the ornate Second Empire style, City Hall houses the chambers of the Philadelphia City Council and the offices of the Mayor of Philadelphia.
North face of Philadelphia City Hall in July 2019
The William Penn statue prior to its placement atop Philadelphia City Hall in 1894
City Hall's Dilworth Plaza at Christmas in 2005
The North Broad Street arcade
