This Italianate style portico is being decked out for the season by a group of mannequins in festive Victorian era dress, creating a A Victorian holiday vignette. The Victorian love of architectural ornament is one of the defining characteristics of the age and they applied it everywhere they could, and then decorated it.
Entrances are character-defining features on many historic houses and their preservation should be a priority when restoring a house. Historic doors can be made tight with good quality weather stripping and storm panels can be added to sidelights and transoms to make them equivalent to modern insulated glass.
“Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” includes information on porch repair and designing appropriate and compatible replacements for historic features that have been lost.
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The perfect holiday gift for the old house lover on your list!
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