(1875: Saratoga Springs, NY) This home combines Italiante, Classic, hints of
Venetian Gothic and just a suggestion of the Chateauesque style that was to become popular
with the wealthy.
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(1885: Cortland, NY) This house was designed by J.H. Kirby, a
Syracuse architect who published house plan books in the 1870’s and 80’s. It is
adorned with Eastlake appliqué, a great corner tower and lovely scroll-cut ornament. The
color theme accentuates the varied angles and millwork.
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(1899: Savannah, GA) Now here is a unique use of gingerbread. Take a standard
porch, add lathe-turned fancywork, balusters and spindles. Arrange them around a series of
basket arches turned sideways, paint them various colors and you have yourself a showpiece
of creativity.
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(1898: Raleigh, NC) The use of brick and stone
in this construction gives the home more of a castle-like appearance. Surprisingly, the
combinations of brick, stone, slate and wood compliment each other nicely, giving it a
feeling of continuity.
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