A picturesque Queen Anne style house with an asymmetrical composition and rich variety of textures and ornamentation in Asheville, North Carolina. Typical features of the style include patterned shingles, projecting bays, towers, wrap-around porches, ornamental balconies, multi-pane window sash, and turned and scroll-cut ornament, all of which are found on this house in Asheville’s Montford Historic District.
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. The variety of forms and details make this style endlessly fascinating.
Understanding the style of a house will help you know which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
Twenty-five architectural styles are described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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