This 1882 house in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a spectacular example of the creativity of American architects as the Shingle Style emerged from the English Queen Anne style.
Voluminous roofs containing several stories set on first story masonry bases, projecting bays and towers, recessed upper story porches, wrap-around first story porches, arches, patterned shingle, and panelized wall treatments are all typical of this transitional period between the two styles.
This elevation reflects the English Queen Anne more than the opposite side, which I’ll show in another post at some point. It is more Shingle Style. If anyone knows the architect, original owner, or any other info on this house, I would welcome the information. It is unusual for my online research to strike out as much as it has for this house…
The Queen Anne Style developed in England and made its way to America in the 1870s. Initially imitative of English examples, it was primarily used for grand mansions. A distinct American version of the Queen Anne emerged from the style and was eventually used for everything from mansions to millworker cottages. The Shingle Style also emerged from Queen Anne in the 1880s. Transitional examples like this one are not common.
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