Eclectic Flemish Revival meets Shingle Style. Early 19th-century revival styles in the US were romanticized and fanciful. Later in the century, they became more academic and serious. This shift occurred as American architects began attending European schools and some U.S. universities began architecture programs. With increased knowledge about historic styles in Europe, American architects began producing designs drawing on a wide range of late Gothic and Renaissance styles, often distinguished by regional characteristics – with names that include “Flemish,” “Loire Valley,” or other specific locales.
This lovely example in Scranton, PA, feels Flemish Revival in form and its stone first story and Shingle Style in its second story. The Shingle Style’s roots in English Queen Anne are felt as well. The house is a product of a specific time and place in US history – a time when an increasingly sophisticated and well-traveled segment of the population chose to express their social status with homes reflecting that experience.
Understanding a house’s style will help you know which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
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