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10 pages in length. The enchantment of Victorian architecture is appreciated far and near. Here the writer discusses the various styles and addresses the continual battle to preserve and restore these historical buildings. Currently, there is an upsurge in the interest of New Victorian homes -- those with all the exterior splendor of the classic styles but with modern amenities and more spacious accommodations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Not surprisingly, these magnificent dwellings were affordable only by the rich, even though the mansions size wasnt of an overly large nature. Victorian style, also referred to as
American Gothic and characterized by various "analogous historical revivals in the United States in the second half of the 19th century" (The Columbia Encyclopedia PG), truly was the beginning of
modern architecture. I. Styles and Definitions Understanding the language of Victorian architecture better prepares one
to fully appreciate the experience: Cornice - Molding covering where ceiling and wall meet. Dentils - Small, square ornamental blocks. Fenestration - Window arrangement. Gingerbread - Decoration particularly scroll
work, as on an elaborately decorated cake. Pediment - Pitched roof triangular shape. Found over doors and windows either arched or broken. Veranda - Long covered porch (gloss.htm).
When one thinks of Victorian architecture, it is important to remember that this era is not represented by just a singular modality.
For instance, three popular styles found in San Franciscos Victorians include Italianate, Stick-Eastlake and Queen Anne (Stieglitz D02). Italianate, developed during the 15th
and 16th century and popularized in the 1850s, was the result of London-type row houses -- the English Roman style. Characteristic of this variety is the Corinthian columns on
the front patio, angled bay windows and flat roof lines. The vertical lines accustomed to this style fit well with the row house effect, as do the tall, narrow
doors and windows. The frontage often sports decorative wrought iron. In stark contrast, Stick-Eastlake flaunts a decidedly square, sharp appearance. Popular
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