Perrault's Colonnade divided into five parts, is a typical solution of French classicism. The simple character of the ground floor basement sets off the paired Corinthian columns, modeled strictly according to Vitruvius, against a shadowed void, with pavilions at the ends. This idea of coupled columns on a high podium goes back as far as Bramante. Those rhythmical columns form a shadowed colonnade with a central pedimented triumphal arch entrance raised on a high, rather defensive base. Crowned by an uncompromising Italian balustrade along its distinctly non-French flat roof, the whole ensemble represents a ground-breaking departure in French architecture. Perrault (1613–1688) won
The Colonnade Inn (Sea Isle City) before air conditioners!). The Colonnade Inn is the last surviving hotel from the pre-1900's era. It is a Victorian architectural masterpiece that has not only survived many coastal storms but also the wrecking ball of progress. The Colonnade was purchased and remodeled to apartments in 1940 by the Dorsam family. The Dorsam's ran the Colonnade until 1990 when it was purchased by Dr. Carolyn Crawford and run as a bed and breakfast. In 2004, The Colonnade Inn was fully restored with the interest of preserving its original architectural features as well as its place in history. The Colonnade Inn (Sea