The best way to learn about historic houses is to look at them closely, and the most fun way to look at them closely is to do a puzzle showing a wonderful historic house! So, we made a unique and interesting collection of Historic House Puzzles for you to enjoy! (Scroll down to puzzle)
The Italianate and Gothic Revival styles are known for introducing romantic irregular asymmetrical silhouettes to American homes, with towers, porches, bay windows, and other elements that broke up the simple rectangular box of earlier houses. But the Italianate style also appeared in more restrained forms, as in this Augusta, Maine house with its symmetrical five-bay façade and gabled roof looking back to the Greek Revival style.
The projecting pedimented center bay, bay window and porch at left, bracketed eaves and window hoods, and arched windows are Italianate features. The Italianate style took off after the Civil War, with examples ranging from modest wood cottages to immense masonry mansions appearing across the U.S.
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 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 online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
It is the perfect gift for the old house lover on your holiday list!
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors, including Virginia Savage’s classic “A Field Guide to American Houses.” Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!
“Restoring Your Historic House” is also available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
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Click on the dashed box at the top-right in the puzzle box below to open the puzzle to full screen. In the top left, you can change the number of pieces (100 pieces is the default), toggle piece rotation, and change the background color. Then hit “OK” and have fun!