A picturesque Dover, NH Queen Anne style house with an asymmetrical composition and a variety of textures and ornamentation. Typical features of the style include a complex roof form, patterned shingles, a tower, and a wrap-around porch with turned and scroll-cut ornament, all found in this beautiful Victorian-era house.
Popularized by magazines and house plan books, Queen Anne houses were built from coast to coast. Technological advancements, including the development of balloon framing and 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 to accommodate modern life.
More than 50 color photos are used to illustrate the Queen Anne style in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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