Richardsonian Romanesque Revival Watson-Curtze mansion in Erie, PA.
New York and Boston architect Henry Hobson Richardson developed his Victorian era take on the 11th and 12th century Romanesque architecture of southern France, Spain and Italy in the 1870s. He worked in the style until his early death in 1886 and others continued using it across the nation into the early 20th century.
Homes in the style were popular with the “Captains of Industry” in the Midwest and tend to be large and built of brick or stone, often with carved or cast terra cotta ornament. Broad arches are a characteristic feature of the style, as are round or square towers.
This example was designed by the Buffalo firm of Green and Wicks and built of Medina sandstone. It was completed in 1892 and is now a house museum and available for event rentals. More info at: https://www.eriehistory.org/
Romanesque Revival is one of 25 styles and types described and illustrated with hundreds of color photos in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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