A Gothic Revival house in Calais, Maine that looks across the St. Croix River to Canada.
The popularity of the Gothic Revival style was partially the result of the publication of numerous examples of the style in Andrew Jackson Downing’s architectural plan books, starting with Cottage Residences in 1842 (written with Alexander Jackson Davis). Examples are found across much of the U.S. and Canada.
Understanding the style of a house and will help you understand which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
Gothic Revival is one of 25 historic architectural styles described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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