Description

Distinctive features of American Queen Anne architecture may include an asymmetrical fa ade; dominant front-facing gable, often cantilevered out beyond the plane of the wall below; overhanging eaves; round, square, or polygonal tower; shaped and Dutch gables; a porch covering part or all of the front facade. The author uses examples from an historic district in Gardner, Massachusetts. The photos and commentary provide the main points that unite the asymmetry and individualism of this late stage Victorian style. Although set in Gardner, the underlying themes can be found in towns and cities near where the reader lives as well.