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Widely beloved for their vibrant palettes and intricate trim, Queen Anne houses are incredibly pretty. Here is a guide to the Victorian-style house.
North historic district of Tacoma, WA
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The Hutchinson House 1903 (rear view) Ypsilanti, MI I love the "Queen Anne" style homes and one of my friends on facebook loves the "Victorians". I thought Queen Anne homes were Victorians and indeed they are from Queen Victoria's time. But they have much more history and I thought I'd share some of that with you today.. The Hutchinson House is in Ypsilanti Michigan and has quite a story behind that building as well. I once worked there and I actually held a candle party in it! The party was quite successful as the invitees bought candles just so they could visit the home. Good idea. 1899 Queen Anne Asheville NC What is the Difference between Queen Anne and Victorian houses? A Queen Anne home -- one of many styles classified under the broad heading of Victorian -- was built primarily during the latter part of Queen Victoria's reign from 1870 to 1910. As the last Presbyterian Stuart who held the throne, Queen Anne reigned 135 years before Queen Victoria. Even though a well-known furniture style that developed during her reign has her name, it would be more than 150 years before she had an architectural style named after her. The decor style is specifically known for its complex, ornamental curvilinear turrets and towers, and steeply pitched roofs. Eureka California The home most people think of when they imagine or see a Victorian home is actually a Queen Anne home. Typically outfitted with a turret or tower, the home often has wrap-around porches and is made from brick, wood or stone, many with clapboard siding. The Queen Anne style is known for its graceful curves and paneled insets. Look for angled bay windows, steeply pitched roofs with finials, stained glass, and handcrafted chimneys. Asymmetry. Towers, turrets, bays, porches, and roofline break the box. Roofs and massing are often complex. Texture. Surfaces are broken by a switch from stone or clapboard to shingles, often with fancy-cut butts. Belt courses, gable ornament, turnings, brackets, balustrades, and sawn-wood “gingerbread” keep it interesting. (Polychrome painting plays up surface texture even more.) Wood trim. Sawn, chamfered, carved, lathe-turned, and applied ornament is used on porches, gables, cornices, and story breaks. Other features include patterned shingles, decorative trim, and intricate spindles, banisters and staircases. Queen Anne homes have a storybook quality to them. Choosing Queen Anne/Victorian paint colors The History of Queen Anne, Victorian-Architecture Style Despite roots in the English “Queen Anne Movement”—a return to early, vernacular architecture—it is here a peculiarly American style in its mass-produced ornamentation (including “gingerbread”) and lavish use of wood. The Northeast, already heavily populated in the 1880s, has comparatively fewer examples that you might expect. Go south and west, however, and the style becomes more popular and more fanciful. The West Coast and resurgent areas of the New South have the most dizzying examples.
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Had an epic morning with Shando and Dkay. This house has been abandoned for decades and is filled with treasures, from WW2 ID cards to magazines dating back to the queens coronation. Its like the occupant just left
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This authentically restored elegant Queen Anne Victorian mansion is one of five notable homes to join the Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s annual tour to benefit the orchestra on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Photo by J....
Fixer upper in Arcata, CA. Someone had kindly provided a link to the repainted version of this house and I accidentally deleted it but here's the link: www.flickr.com/photos/11236515@N05/3770494628
Queen Victoria may have vacated the British throne long ago, but the regal and architecturally distinctive Victorian houses erected during her reign, from 1837 to 1901, remain fixtures in cities across the United States, where they've put their own American twist on the European archetype. Here you can sample a selection of our favorite stateside examples of the everlasting elegance of the Victorian home.
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Beautiful Italianate Queen Anne in Quincy, IL.
The 1895 Richardi house in Bellaire, Michigan is now the "Grand Victorian" bed & breakfast. This is the outstanding house of the town. Bellaire had a population of only 1,164 people in the 2000 Census. The original owner, Henry Richardi, had the house built in anticipation of moving in after he got married. The house even had DC electric power supplied from the factory that he owned nearby; this was in 1895! Unfortunately, for unknown reasons the marriage never took place and he sold the house. The home had numerous owners from 1895 to 1989. In 1989 the home was converted into a B&B. As such it was selected by American Historic Inns 2006 as one of the nation’s 'Top 10 Romantic Inns'. The house is located at 402 North Bridge Street.
Queen Anne architecture on home on Vine Street
The sometimes "anything goes" Queen Anne style was the last of the Victorian styles and was loosely based on Elizabethan Revival prototypes by English Architect Richard Norman Shaw. The origins of the Queen Anne name for the style are obscure; I think it could just as well have been called the "Queen Victoria" style but that's a moot point now. Queen Annes first appeared Stateside in the late 1870's and during the 1880's reached a peak of originality and creativeness. By the mid-1890's more formal versions of the Queen Anne appeared with Neo-Classical, Georgian Revival, and Colonial Revival decorative details. By 1900, the inventive designs of the 1880's were replaced with simpler and predictable details with less "drama" before the style disappeared altogether just before World War I. Happily, this fantastic example belongs to the earlier creative, artistic versions of the Queen Anne. I could sit for hours slowly taking in all the rich details-this is one of my all-time Victorian favorites.
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Queen Victoria may have vacated the British throne long ago, but the regal and architecturally distinctive Victorian houses erected during her reign, from 1837 to 1901, remain fixtures in cities across the United States, where they've put their own American twist on the European archetype. Here you can sample a selection of our favorite stateside examples of the everlasting elegance of the Victorian home.
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I just recently got back from visiting the region where I grew up as a little girl. Even back then I was taken by the amazing architecture of Victorian style homes. Featured here are some incomparable Victorian architecture structures in the unsurpassed central coast of California! One of the best places on the west coast....enjoy. Victorian mansion atop a San Francisco steep hill. The victorian 'Painted Ladies' row houses right off the set of the sitcom 'FULL HOUSE.' I had to include a beautiful coastal picture from Monterey, Lover's Point...next to the 7 Gables Inn, Seven Gables Inn in Pacific Grove, California. Look at that breathtaking purple ice plant groundcover. Lover's Point in Monterey Pacific Grove, CA Seven Gables Inn, Pacific Grove, CA in Monterey County of the the central coast of California. Victorian 7 Seven Gables Inn, Pacific Grove, CA. Victorian gingerbread cottages in Carmel, CA in Monterey County of the central coast.
Queen Mary's Bath House. From sign "This little two-storeyed building is traditionally associated with Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1567), It was once attached to a boundary wall enclosing the King's privy garden and served as a pavilion or summer house where the royal family might relax whilst strolling in the garden. Whether it ever contained a bath is unknown". It stands in the grounds of Holyrood Palace. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Upper Library, The Queen’s College, Oxford.
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 50' Height : 38' Width : 38' Area First Floor: 1408 sq/ft Second Floor: 1194 sq/ft * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Ceiling Main Ceiling : 10' Upper Ceiling Ft : 8' Roof Primary Pitch : 14:12 Roof Framing : Conventional Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Siding Framing : Wood - 2x6 Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room / Parlor Additional Room Features Great Room Living Room Outdoor Spaces Covered Front Porch Rooms 3rd BR Closet: 28 sq/ft width 4' x depth 7' Bedroom 2: 168 sq/ft width 14' x depth 12' Bedroom 2 Closet: 24 sq/ft width 6' x depth 4' Bedroom 3: 126 sq/ft width 11' 6" x depth 11' Bedroom 3 Closet: 24 sq/ft width 6' x depth 4' Bedroom 4: 161 sq/ft width 14' x depth 11' 6" Bedroom 4 Closet: 32 sq/ft width 8' x depth 4' Breakfast Room: 120 sq/ft width 8' x depth 15' Dining Room: 54 sq/ft width 4' 6" x depth 12' Gathering Room: 270 sq/ft width 18' x depth 15' Kitchen: 135 sq/ft width 9' x depth 15' Laundry Room: 72 sq/ft width 8' x depth 9' Living Room: 193 sq/ft width 15' 6" x depth 12' 6" Master Closet: 72 sq/ft width 9' x depth 8' What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set All plans are drawn at ¼” scale or larger and include : Foundation Plan: Drawn to 1/4" scale, this page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including support columns, walls and excavated and unexcavated areas. Exterior Elevations: A blueprint picture of all four sides showing exterior materials and measurements. Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans, drawn to 1/4" scale for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows, etc. as well as the location of electrical outlets and switches. Cross Section: A vertical cutaway view of the house from roof to foundation showing details of framing, construction, flooring and roofing. Interior Elevations: Detailed drawings of kitchen cabinet elevations and other elements as required. » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set 5 Copy Set: $1900.00 5 printed plan sets mailed to you. 8 Copy Set: $2020.00 8 printed plan sets mailed to you. Single Set: $1700.00 One printed set for bidding purposes only. Not a legal building set for construction. Foundation Crawlspace: $0.00 Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”. Framing Wood 2x6: $0.00 Wood 2x6 Exterior Walls Additional Options Additional Construction Sets: $60.00 Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date). Audio Video Design: $100.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components. Construction Guide: $39.00 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Lighting Design: $100.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures. Mirror Reversed Sets: $55.00 A mirror-reversed set is a printed copy of your house, resulting in the same image you would see if you held the drawing up to a mirror. Everything, including the text, is backward in relation to the original design. These kinds of drawing are typically used to reorient an original plan more advantageously on a site, either because the homeowner prefers it that way or because of limitations of the site itself. Note: Mirror reverse sets are only available with a 5 copy or 8 copy set. With a Reproducible, PDF, or CAD set, you can print mirrored copies locally. In addition: 5 Copy set selected, should only allow 4 mirrored sets to be selected. 8 Copy set selected, should only allow 7 mirrored sets to be selected. * Alternate Foundations may take time to prepare. ** Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.
Home/apartment inspiration. Original source, America’s Painted Ladies.
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Entouré des célèbres jardins créés dans les années 1950 par Rosemary Verey elle-même, ce splendide manoir du XVIIe siècle comporte 18 chambr...
This group is dedicated to recording past and present photographic images of homes designed by the late nineteenth century, pattern book architect, George F. Barber. Although Barber practiced out of Knoxville Tennessee, thousands of Barber designed homes were built throughout the USA and Canada, stemming from several different pattern books and other publications that he published between 1887 and 1908. If you know of, or come across a house that you know is a Barber design, or is similar to the ones you see here, please be sure to send me a FlickrMail message with any info (address) about the house you discovered. Thanks.
Interior designer Lonika Chande has enjoyed filling her west London house with colourful fabrics and carefully curated treasures that enhance its character and origins as a Victorian worker’s cottage.
The Hutchinson House 1903 (rear view) Ypsilanti, MI I love the "Queen Anne" style homes and one of my friends on facebook loves the "Victorians". I thought Queen Anne homes were Victorians and indeed they are from Queen Victoria's time. But they have much more history and I thought I'd share some of that with you today.. The Hutchinson House is in Ypsilanti Michigan and has quite a story behind that building as well. I once worked there and I actually held a candle party in it! The party was quite successful as the invitees bought candles just so they could visit the home. Good idea. 1899 Queen Anne Asheville NC What is the Difference between Queen Anne and Victorian houses? A Queen Anne home -- one of many styles classified under the broad heading of Victorian -- was built primarily during the latter part of Queen Victoria's reign from 1870 to 1910. As the last Presbyterian Stuart who held the throne, Queen Anne reigned 135 years before Queen Victoria. Even though a well-known furniture style that developed during her reign has her name, it would be more than 150 years before she had an architectural style named after her. The decor style is specifically known for its complex, ornamental curvilinear turrets and towers, and steeply pitched roofs. Eureka California The home most people think of when they imagine or see a Victorian home is actually a Queen Anne home. Typically outfitted with a turret or tower, the home often has wrap-around porches and is made from brick, wood or stone, many with clapboard siding. The Queen Anne style is known for its graceful curves and paneled insets. Look for angled bay windows, steeply pitched roofs with finials, stained glass, and handcrafted chimneys. Asymmetry. Towers, turrets, bays, porches, and roofline break the box. Roofs and massing are often complex. Texture. Surfaces are broken by a switch from stone or clapboard to shingles, often with fancy-cut butts. Belt courses, gable ornament, turnings, brackets, balustrades, and sawn-wood “gingerbread” keep it interesting. (Polychrome painting plays up surface texture even more.) Wood trim. Sawn, chamfered, carved, lathe-turned, and applied ornament is used on porches, gables, cornices, and story breaks. Other features include patterned shingles, decorative trim, and intricate spindles, banisters and staircases. Queen Anne homes have a storybook quality to them. Choosing Queen Anne/Victorian paint colors The History of Queen Anne, Victorian-Architecture Style Despite roots in the English “Queen Anne Movement”—a return to early, vernacular architecture—it is here a peculiarly American style in its mass-produced ornamentation (including “gingerbread”) and lavish use of wood. The Northeast, already heavily populated in the 1880s, has comparatively fewer examples that you might expect. Go south and west, however, and the style becomes more popular and more fanciful. The West Coast and resurgent areas of the New South have the most dizzying examples.
North historic district of Tacoma, WA
