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A “Swiss Cottage” style house. Houses evocative of romantic Swiss cottages has a brief vogue during the Victorian period. This one in Portland, Maine was built for dry goods merchant Seth B. Hersey c. 1866. The Swiss Cottage style is related to, and overlaps with, both Stick Style and Queen Anne. It is a charming and somewhat exotic style from the Age of Romance.
Like houses in any uncommon architectural style, the preservation of these houses has heightened importance due to their relative rarity.
Understanding the style of a house and how it may have changed over time 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 in an old house.
Exotic and eclectic styles are covered in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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Want to learn more about historic house styles? The classic book on the subject, “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester, is available in our shop along with related titles by other authors.
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