Victoria Architecture
Victorian architecture, named during the reign of England’s Queen Victoria (1837-1901), became popular in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. Many people in this era regarded their homes as status symbols. Building a large, impressive house was a measure of success and social prominence. Victorian houses were designed with entertaining and hospitality in mind.
Most Victorian houses had distinctive color schemes and exterior features, including mansard roofs, curves, arches, fancy brackets, columns, and unique and large windows. The Governor’s Mansion was first painted mustard yellow with sage-green trim.
Most Victorian houses had distinctive color schemes and exterior features, including mansard roofs, curves, arches, fancy brackets, columns, and unique and large windows. The Governor’s Mansion was first painted mustard yellow with sage-green trim.
Furniture
The interiors of Victorian houses were elaborately decorated and filled to the brim with fancy furniture. Carved and painted moldings and plaster wall decorations caught the light from gas and kerosene lamps.It was typical to see floral carpets, large-patterned and multicolored wallpaper, velvet and lace curtains, overstuffed chairs, tufted ottomans, marble-topped tables, candelabras, chandeliers, and carved sideboards. One might also see many potted plants, bronze statues, marble figures, and works of art.During this time period, a growing wealthy class of people developed and built large Victorian houses as a show of their wealth and social status. Yet not everyone lived in an impressive Victorian house. Smaller houses with Victorian features were built for a growing population.
word cite
Nal, and Governor’S Mansion State Historic Park – California Sta. Lesson Two: Victorian Architecture (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
"Royalty Free Stock Image: Victorian Architecture. Image: 6716." Royalty Free Stock Image: Victorian Architecture. Image: 6716. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.
word cite
Nal, and Governor’S Mansion State Historic Park – California Sta. Lesson Two: Victorian Architecture (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
"Royalty Free Stock Image: Victorian Architecture. Image: 6716." Royalty Free Stock Image: Victorian Architecture. Image: 6716. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2014.