A beautiful Italianate rowhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This lovely Italianate rowhouse, sited on a narrow city lot, was likely built between the 1860s and 1880s. The style arrived in the U.S. in the 1850s and became widespread after the Civil War, with examples found in all parts of the United States.
The use of the style for Queen Victoria’s country villa, Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight, popularized the style in the U.K and U.S. Many similar 19th-century houses are found in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood and surrounding areas of Pittsburgh. This example is in wonderful condition.
Understanding the style of a house will help you know which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
Italianate 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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