Form, texture, and pattern are character-defining features of the Queen Anne style, as seen in the E.B. Wren House in Talladega, Alabama, designed by architect Frank Lockwood and built c. 1898.
I took this photo in 2019. When I passed by in 2023, restoration work was underway. I’m looking forward to seeing the result on my next visit!
The Queen Anne style is perhaps the most exuberant of the popular Victorian era styles. As seen on this house, the forms, textures, and patterns in the materials give the style visual interest and invite closer study even when painted white, which was not a typical paint scheme for this style when these houses were built.
Maintaining or restoring the varied materials of these houses is key to preserving their character. A period color scheme will further enhance the textural and patterned effects intended by the Victorian era designers.
Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” is devoted to helping to identify the character-defining features of a house, prioritize elements to be preserved or restored, and guide changes necessary to make the house serve 21st century lives.
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© Scott T. Hanson 2024.
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