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QUEEN ANN

The name refers to the Renaissance style architecture
popular during the reign of England's Queen Anne (1702-
1714).For many, the Queen Anne style typifies the
architecture of the Victorian age. The Queen Anne style
evolved from those early English designs to become a
distinctly North American style with numerous, sometimes
regional variations.

IDENTIFYING FEATURES
With its distinctive form, abundance of decorative detail, corner
tower, expansive porches and richly patterned wall surfaces, the
Queen Anne style is easy to identify.While the Queen Anne style can
take a variety of forms, certain key elements are commonly found.
Queen Anne buildings almost always have a steep roof with cross
gables or large dormers, an asymmetrical front façade, and an
expansive porch with decorative wood trim.

Form: High and wide, asymmetrical, complex
Storeys: 2+
Façade: Irregular, multiple surfaces with intricate woodwork,
brickwork, occasionally in stone
Roof: Steep pitch with multiple rooflines and gables, original
roofs are often slate
Windows: Tall, sash 1-over-1, also palladium, bay and oriel, may
have
stained -glass windows and transoms
Entrance: In verandah, ornate door with glass inserts