A pretty Italianate style house with a wonderful front porch in Eastport, Maine. Popularized by house plan books, the Italianate style got a toehold before the Civil War and took off after the war, with examples of the style appearing in all parts of the United States.
A late example of the Italianate style, as the style was evolving into the American Foursquare type that became very popular in the early 20th century. Character-defining Italianate features found on this house include bracketed eaves, paired narrow windows, bracketed porch posts, and double front doors.
Understanding the style, or styles, of a house will help you identify which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
Italianate is one of 25 styles described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.
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