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VICTORIAN STYLE.
Victorian Architecture is said to be an “Umbrella Term.”
It certainly does something for heritage homes.
A number of different styles arose in the mid to late 19th century. These heritage homes were built during the long reign of Queen Victoria.
The style, particularly in the early times, shows simplicity, elegance, and a touch of elegance.
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KEY FEATURES OF EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE 1840-1865.
1. The Facade is often stucco (meaning rendered with a decorative coating.
2. Lacework. Cast Iron Lacework becomes common to the verandah and balustrade.
3. Roof. The roof is often slate or galvanized iron (corrugated) . The eaves are timber.
4. Windows. We see double-hung windows that are sometimes arched in shape.
SKETCH OF EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE HOME.
The simple, plain style of the Early Victorian home is evident here.
Here is a photograph of an Early Victorian Period home.
DOUBLE-STOREY EARLY VICTORIAN HOMES.
These homes are more imposing but the style when analyzed is much the same. Hawthorne Terrace, Elgin St, Carlton, Victoria.
You can see this in the Terrace House, especially Mid to Late Victorian.
If you have a Victorian home, or some other period home, heritage homes either way, or any other home, for that matter, and you want to renovate, restore, or extend, contact us. No job too small or too big. No job too hard.
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