Lovely Queen Anne in Alameda, California. The northern California redwood forest region boomed in the second half of the 19th century, supplying much of the lumber that built (and rebuilt) San Francisco and other West Coast cities. The wonderful historic wood-framed houses capture the region’s prosperity during this period.
The Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne houses of northern California have a particular exuberance, often exceeding the excesses seen on houses in the same styles elsewhere. Alameda is filled with beautiful Victorian era and Craftsman style houses.
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.
Queen Anne is one of the 25 styles and types illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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