Architectural Analysis

Architecture and Design Influences

• Victorian 87%
  • Characteristics: Asymmetrical shapes, decorative trim, and elaborate detailing.
  • Examples: The Painted Ladies in San Francisco.
• Colonial Revival 80%
  • Characteristics: Symmetrical façades, classical columns, and gable roofs.
  • Examples: Mount Vernon in Virginia.
• Queen Anne 75%
  • Characteristics: Towers, turrets, and different textures and colors of materials.
  • Examples: The Victorian homes in New England.
• Shingle Style 70%
  • Characteristics: Use of shingles for entire façade, irregular rooflines.
  • Examples: The homes in Nantucket.

Victorian Architecture

• Originated in the mid-19th century
• Influences from Gothic and Italianate styles
• Emphasis on ornamentation

Colonial Revival Architecture

• Grew in popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
• Draws from early American colonial architecture
• Focus on symmetrical designs and classical details

Queen Anne Architecture

• Developed in the late 19th century
• Merges elements from various architectural styles
• Features include complex roof structures and eclectic decorative elements

Shingle Style Architecture

• Popular in the late 19th century, especially in coastal regions
• Characterized by the use of wooden shingles and irregular shapes
• Combines elements of Colonial and Victorian styles