Architecture: Victorian

			VICTORIAN
	Amaze clients and customers with your architectural expertise about dozens of residential housing styles. Architecture Index Residential Art Deco California Bungalow Cape Cod Colonial Contemporary Craftsman Creole Dutch Colonial Federal French Provincial Georgian Gothic Revival Greek Revival International Italianate Monterey National Neoclassical Prairie Pueblo Queen Anne Ranch Regency Saltbox Second Empire Shed Shingle Shotgun Spanish Eclectic Split Level Stick Tudor Victorian Home features Arches Columns Dormers Roofs Windows Interior Details Classic Molding		Victorian—Victorian architecture dates from the second half of the 19th century, when America was exploring new approaches to building and design. There are a variety of Victorian styles, including Second Empire , Italianate , Stick , and Queen Anne . Advancements in machine technology meant that Victorian-era builders could easily incorporate mass-produced ornamentation such as brackets, spindles, and patterned shingles. The last true Victorians were constructed in the early 1900s, but contemporary builders often borrow Victorian ideas, designing eclectic “neo-Victorians.” These homes combine modern materials with 19th century details, such as curved towers and spindled porches. A number of Victorian styles are recreated on the fanciful “Main Street” at Disney theme parks in Florida, California, and Europe. To learn more about this style, read Architecture Coach: English Expressions and Architecture Coach: Victorian Character .