August 22nd, 2010

Architectural styles in houses?

Is the French 2nd empire style considered Victorian? It seems they would be two distinct styles in themselves.

Hi,

No the French 2nd Empire is not considered Victorian. For example, Paris was defined and "re-designed" during the Napolean era to convey permanence to Imperialist buildings. This is "key" to the 2nd Empire style.

On the other hand, Victorian style is quite different. In fact Boston, S.F., London and New Orleans are "Victorian" style cities. Pairs is far different than these cities.

Might I suggest you click to photos of Victorian buildings and then photos of French 2nd Empire buildings....you can see the clear differences.

Radford Victorian Architectural Home House Floor Plans
Radford Victorian Architectural Home House Floor Plans
$9.97
Time Remaining: 5d 18h 13m
Buy It Now for only: $9.97

Sothebys 1988 English Victorian  Architectural Drawings
Sothebys 1988 English Victorian Architectural Drawings
$8.04
Time Remaining: 11d 22h 49m
Buy It Now for only: $8.04

Painted Ladies San Franciscos Victorians Architecture
Painted Ladies San Franciscos Victorians Architecture
$11.99
Time Remaining: 16d 1h 35m
Buy It Now for only: $11.99

American Home Builder Magazine 1900 to 1919 Victorian Architecture on DVD
American Home Builder Magazine 1900 to 1919 Victorian Architecture on DVD
$14.95
Time Remaining: 19d 20h 33m
Buy It Now for only: $14.95

Sothebys 1986 Victorian  Architectural Drawings
Sothebys 1986 Victorian Architectural Drawings
$9.24
Time Remaining: 20d 22h 29m
Buy It Now for only: $9.24

Radford Victorian Home Plans Architecture Books on DVD
Radford Victorian Home Plans Architecture Books on DVD
$19.95
Time Remaining: 22d 19h 41m
Buy It Now for only: $19.95

Sothebys 1987 Victorian  Architectural Drawings
Sothebys 1987 Victorian Architectural Drawings
$11.36
Time Remaining: 26d 19h 7m
Buy It Now for only: $11.36


Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,