Architecture and Design

Richardsonian Romanesque 92%

• Semicylindrical arches over windows and entrances
• Rusticated stone walls
• Heavy Romanesque Revival doors

Queen Anne 65%

• Asymmetrical façade
• Variety in surface texture and material

Victorian 84%

• Complexity and irregularity of plan and form
• Decorative gable trim
• Patterned masonry

Styles and Influences

Richardsonian Romanesque

Named after architect Henry Hobson Richardson, this style is characteristic of the late 19th century and features massive stone walls and rounded arches.

Real-life instances:

• Trinity Church in Boston, Massachusetts
• Marshall Field Wholesale Store in Chicago, Illinois

Queen Anne

This style exhibits a variety in form, often including bay windows, balconies, and turrets. It was popular during the last quarter of the 19th century.

Real-life instances:

• Carson Mansion in Eureka, California
• Painted Ladies in San Francisco, California

Victorian

Victorian architecture refers to a broad range of styles that emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria, including Gothic Revival and the earlier mentioned Queen Anne style.

Real-life instances:

• The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia
• Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, England