Architectural Details from Victorian Homes

Explore a golden age in architecture when architects, builders, and homeowners let their imaginations run wild. If you are thinking about renovating, remodeling, or building a Victorian home, this book will show you how the architectural features characteristic of turn-of-the-20th century architecture were used. Here are richly detailed 'gingerbread' trims, towers, encircling porches, balconies, cornices, belvederes, large porte-cocheres, bay windows, ornamental ironwork, elaborate chimneys, and much more. All who love Victorian architecture will be informed and inspired by over 300 full color photographs of historical architectural details found here.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 07/22/2003
ISBN: 9780764318290
Pages: 192
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.90d