Beautiful Queen Anne in Portland, Maine.
A picturesque house with asymmetrical composition and rich variety of textures and ornamentation. Typical features of the style include, projecting bays, round towers, and porches, all found on this house.
Popularized by magazines and house plan books, Queen Anne houses were built from coast to coast. Technological advancements including the development of balloon framing and steam mills to produce turned and sawn wood ornament allowed the construction of houses with complex forms and elaborate detail at reasonable prices for middle-class buyers.
Earlier Queen Anne tends towards “gingerbread” ornamentation while Classical detailing appears later, as on this example. The variety of forms and details make this style endlessly interesting.
Understanding the style of a house is the essential first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation and restoration of character-defining features while making changes necessary for modern life.
More than 50 full color photos are used to illustrate the Queen Anne style in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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