This Week’s Historic House Puzzle! Classic Queen Anne Beauty. Click here to go to the free online puzzle: https://yourhistorichouse.com/classic-queen-anne-beauty-puzzle/
A lovely example of the Queen Anne style on a tree-lined street in Bangor, Maine. Popularized by magazines and house plan books by George F. Barber and others, houses in this style were built from coast to coast. Technological advancements including the development of balloon framing and spread of 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.
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.
This is one of more than 50 full color photos used to illustrate the style in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.
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