This Week’s Historic House Puzzle! ~ George R. Drowne House in Providence, Rhode Island.
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The George R. Drowne House in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI, was designed in the Second Empire style by Boston architect Gridley Bryant and built in 1862.
The defining feature of the Second Empire style is the Mansard roof, first used for an addition to the palace at the Louvre in Paris c. 1550. It got its name from 17th century French Baroque architect François Mansart. It became especially fashionable during the Second French Empire (1852–1870) of Napoléon III, which corresponded with the middle Victorian era in the English-speaking world.
Typically called a French roof in the U.S. during the 19th century, Second Empire buildings are essentially Italianate in style from the eave line down, but their roof gives them a different identity. 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.
Second Empire is one of 25 styles and types described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Select preservation titles by other authors including the classic “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester are also available in our shop!
© Scott T. Hanson 2024.
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