19th century house plans

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Architect: M. Amoudru

Queen Anne VictorianWelcome to another installment in the ELEMENTS OF HOME series. Each month I showcase a different residential style here on the blog. It is my hope that this information will not only teach you a little something about the various styles; but also equip you if are designing or…

This continues the series of 1835 House plans originally published in 1835 in London. Country House This house consists of two floors. On the ground are the parlour and drawing-room, at the back of which is the kitchen, above are three bed-rooms. The external appearance of the building is neat and simple; and it would form a pleasant occasional retreat to a gentleman engaged in business. Design for a Double House. The entrance to each dwelling is on the side. The plan is so divided that each…

Victorian Architecture

Hodgson's Low Cost American Homes was published in 1905. The house plans shown are representative of the majority of houses built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The buildings range in size from small, four-room cottages and capacious early foursquare farmhouses to palatial late Queen Annes and Victorian Stick Style homes. In addition, there