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| − | The Victorian house style was at its most popular from around 1840-1900. |
+ | The Victorian house style was at its most popular from around 1840-1900. The style started in England, but is found in Canada and the U.S. Victorian style is named after Queen Victoria who ruled the United Kingdom from 1837-1901. |
| − | It has sub-categories of Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire or Mansard, Victorian Stick, Folk Victorian, Shingle, Richardson Romanesque, Queen Anne, Eastlake or Octagon House styles [http://architecture.about.com/od/housestyles/ig/Victorian-House-Styles/]. |
+ | It has sub-categories of Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire or Mansard, Victorian Stick, Folk Victorian, Shingle, Richardson Romanesque, Queen Anne, Eastlake or Octagon House styles [http://architecture.about.com/od/housestyles/ig/Victorian-House-Styles/]. The Victorian style came after a [[Greek Revival style|Greek Revival]] period where simplicity was emphasized. Perhaps in reaction, the Victorian style tends to be highly ornate with much decorative detail. |
| + | [[File:2007-08-11_02_An_especially_interesting_Victorian,_North_Beach.jpg|thumb|left|A Victorian house with stained glass windows, wedding cake and art deco style elements (North Beach).]] |
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==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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Common characteristics of '''Victorian Style''' homes are: |
Common characteristics of '''Victorian Style''' homes are: |
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# irregularly shaped, steep [[roof]] |
# irregularly shaped, steep [[roof]] |
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| − | Optional or less defining characteristics include a porch, [[stained glass]], a small round "peep" window on the front, spindles, pointed arches. |
+ | Optional or less defining characteristics include a porch, [[stained glass]], a small round "peep" window on the front, spindles, pointed arches. The pastel, Mediterranean or beach colors that are common with Victorian homes are rare for most other styles (except perhaps for [[tropical style|tropical]] or beach homes). These colors include pink, turquoise, lavender, grape. |
| − | The classic "haunted house" is a Victorian style home |
+ | The classic "haunted house" is a Victorian style home, or more specifically, a run-down house in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic Revival]] style. The house (Halliwell Manor) on the TV show, [[w:c:charmed:Halliwell Manor|Charmed]], was a Victorian. On the opposite end of the spectrum, some Victorian homes are also called "Wedding Cake" for the decorative style and white or pastel colors. |
[[File:Victorian_Pitkin_House.jpg|thumb|"Victorian Pitkin House"]] |
[[File:Victorian_Pitkin_House.jpg|thumb|"Victorian Pitkin House"]] |
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* [http://www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/victorian-houses.htm Victorian House Styles and Examples] on OldHouses.com |
* [http://www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/victorian-houses.htm Victorian House Styles and Examples] on OldHouses.com |
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* {{w-ref|Victorian architecture}} |
* {{w-ref|Victorian architecture}} |
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| − | * [http://www.victorianstation.com/vicarch.html |
+ | * [http://www.victorianstation.com/vicarch.html Architecture] on Victorian Station.com |
* [http://www.theplancollection.com/victorian-house-plans Victorian House Plans] on theplancollection.com |
* [http://www.theplancollection.com/victorian-house-plans Victorian House Plans] on theplancollection.com |
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| + | * [http://www.thehousedesigners.com/victorian-house-plans/ Victorian Style House Plans] from The House Designers |
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| − | * [http://www.victoriana.com/ Victoriana.com] - commercial site with picture of houses, decor and other articles about the Victorian period |
+ | * [http://www.victoriana.com/ Victoriana.com] - commercial site with picture of houses, decor and other articles about the Victorian period |
* eHow on [http://www.ehow.com/about_4780208_victorian-home-decor.html Victorian Home Decor] |
* eHow on [http://www.ehow.com/about_4780208_victorian-home-decor.html Victorian Home Decor] |
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| − | Many good sites about Victorian architecture are maintained by local groups or historical societies. |
+ | Many good sites about Victorian architecture are maintained by local groups or historical societies. Some have tours. |
* [http://www.fdconline.org/housetour.html Victorian Flatbush House Tour] (in Brooklyn, NY) |
* [http://www.fdconline.org/housetour.html Victorian Flatbush House Tour] (in Brooklyn, NY) |
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* The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco's [http://www.victorianalliance.org/victorian-home-tour.html annual home tour] |
* The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco's [http://www.victorianalliance.org/victorian-home-tour.html annual home tour] |
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* [http://www.nchistoricalsociety.org/victorian.htm Victorian Homes of Newnan] on the Newnan- Coweta Historical Society (Georgia) - sketches and descriptions of a good variety of homes |
* [http://www.nchistoricalsociety.org/victorian.htm Victorian Homes of Newnan] on the Newnan- Coweta Historical Society (Georgia) - sketches and descriptions of a good variety of homes |
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Latest revision as of 17:41, 18 December 2019
Victorian House
The Victorian house style was at its most popular from around 1840-1900. The style started in England, but is found in Canada and the U.S. Victorian style is named after Queen Victoria who ruled the United Kingdom from 1837-1901. It has sub-categories of Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire or Mansard, Victorian Stick, Folk Victorian, Shingle, Richardson Romanesque, Queen Anne, Eastlake or Octagon House styles [1]. The Victorian style came after a Greek Revival period where simplicity was emphasized. Perhaps in reaction, the Victorian style tends to be highly ornate with much decorative detail.
A Victorian house with stained glass windows, wedding cake and art deco style elements (North Beach).
Characteristics
Common characteristics of Victorian Style homes are:
- asymmetric
- 1-3 stories.
- multiple gables
- gingerbread (architecture), carved lintels, gilding
- tower or cupola
- irregularly shaped, steep roof
Optional or less defining characteristics include a porch, stained glass, a small round "peep" window on the front, spindles, pointed arches. The pastel, Mediterranean or beach colors that are common with Victorian homes are rare for most other styles (except perhaps for tropical or beach homes). These colors include pink, turquoise, lavender, grape.
The classic "haunted house" is a Victorian style home, or more specifically, a run-down house in the Gothic Revival style. The house (Halliwell Manor) on the TV show, Charmed, was a Victorian. On the opposite end of the spectrum, some Victorian homes are also called "Wedding Cake" for the decorative style and white or pastel colors.
"Victorian Pitkin House"
Styles
Other home styles:
Related
See the article on haunted house on the Halloween wikia.
References
- Victorian House Styles and Examples on OldHouses.com
- Wikipedia's article on Victorian architecture
- Architecture on Victorian Station.com
- Victorian House Plans on theplancollection.com
- Victorian Style House Plans from The House Designers
- Victoriana.com - commercial site with picture of houses, decor and other articles about the Victorian period
- eHow on Victorian Home Decor
Many good sites about Victorian architecture are maintained by local groups or historical societies. Some have tours.
- Victorian Flatbush House Tour (in Brooklyn, NY)
- The Victorian Alliance of San Francisco's annual home tour
- Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Association (WVNA) Willimantic, Connecticut with a good page on the Styles of Houses: Second Empire, Stick, Queen Anne, Shingle, Richardsonian Romanesque and Folk Victorian
- Victorian Preservation Association of Santa Clara Valley (California), also includes other "vintage" styles
- Victorian Homes of Newnan on the Newnan- Coweta Historical Society (Georgia) - sketches and descriptions of a good variety of homes