Queen Anne: 65%

• Asymmetrical facade
• Overhanging eaves
• Tower or turret, although less common in American Queen Anne

Colonial Revival: 60%

• Accentuated front door with decorative pediment supported by pilasters
• Multi-pane, double-hung windows with shutters

Classical Elements: 50%

• Columns or pilasters, especially around the entry area
• Classical proportions and symmetry

Style and Influence Descriptions

Queen Anne

A style that was popular during the tail end of the Victorian era, with its peak in the United States being between 1880 and 1910.

Real-life example:

• The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

Colonial Revival

Revivalist style that looks to bring back the architectural elements from early American colonial architecture, popular from the early 20th century.

Real-life example:

• Peirce-du Pont House in Pennsylvania

Classical Elements

This refers to the design principles derived from the Classical period of Greek and Roman architecture that emphasize order, symmetry, and proportion.

Real-life example:

• Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Virginia