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!
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. It is more Shingle Style.
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 English Queen Anne in the 1880s. Transitional examples like this one are not common.
Queen Anne and Shingle are two of 25 styles described and illustrated with hundreds of color photos in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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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!