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!
Nothing says “Victorian Exuberance” like a Queen Anne style house. Even without the polychrome paint scheme typically used on these houses originally, their extravagant use of patterned surfaces and scroll-cut ornament evokes a period when new technology and abundant resources combined to create fabulous houses.
The Queen Anne style is overall the most exuberant of the popular Victorian era styles. wonderful examples were built from coast to coast between 1875 and 1915. As seen on this house, the exuberant use of ornament gives the style visual interest and invite closer study even when painted white. 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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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!