Victorian Exteriors- Architecture

Architecture in the Victorian Era is extremely well known and still very popular. Architectural innovations of the day include incredible attention to detail and vast castle-like homes. Victorian homes bring to mind ginger bread detailing, turrets, and rich colors. Buildings from the era are often considered masterpieces of architecture and maintained as historic sites. Landscaping was just as ornate with extensive gardens and fountains. Modern landscape designs often mirror the symmetry of those popular in the 19th century.
The Victorian style of architecture spans from 1825 to around 1900. The most popular building material was stone which was very costly and eventually translated into wood. Gables, turrets, large windows, and intricate detailing are main characterestics in Victorian architecture. (Victorian Station, 2008)
The Victorian style is also known as Greek or Gothic Revival. Critics at the time were hard on the style, saying that it was too cluttered and busy. Today Victorian houses are considered valuable art forms. Many structures built during this era were prefabricated which was a major innovation in construction at the time. Other innovations included: steel frames, sheet glass, and complex indoor heating systems.(Manco, 2006)