The Italianate style became widely popular after Queen Victoria used it for Osborne House, her country retreat on the Isle of Wight. In American, architectural house plan books by A.J. Downing and others included many examples of the style and were copied from coast to coast.
This is a nice example of the symmetrical “villa” form, with a tower centered on the front elevation. Understanding what style your house is and what the significant characteristics of the that style are is essential to planning a good restoration.
Italianate is one of 25 styles described and illustrated with multiple images in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.
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