Mansard Monday ~ Second Empire gem in Bangor, Maine.
The defining feature of a Second Empire style building is the Mansard roof. Typically called a French roof in the U.S. during the 19th century, it was popular during a period when all things French were “en vogue.” From the eave line down, Second Empire buildings are essential Italianate in style, but their roof gives them a different identity.
This fabulous example retains its interior folding window shutters with louvered panels to allow some daylight in while keeping most of the window covered for privacy or energy efficiency. Many historic houses have built in climate control features that don’t require the consumption of energy. 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 in an old house.
Hundreds of houses illustrate 25 different historic domestic architectural styles in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
The award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book is available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
Signed and personalized copies are available directly from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries related preservation/restoration titles by other authors. Save on cost and shipping with our combination packs!
#antiquehome #antiquehomes #traditionalarchitecture #historicalhomes #historicalhouse #historic #oldhousecharm #oldhome #oldhouse #preservation #preserveourhistory #houseandgarden #aplacetocallhome #homerestoration #houserestoration #ownapieceofhistory #vintagehome #architecturelover #restoringyourhistorichouse #yourhistorichome #restoration #houserehab #historicpreservation #secondempire #scrollcutornament #victoriandetail #mansard #secondempire #bangorme #yourhistorichouse