New England Architecture 101 – Shingle Style and Queen Ann Homes

Focus on All Things New England! [New England Focus Logo]( [New England Architecture 101 – Shingle Style and Queen Ann Homes]( Turrets, gables, spindles, and shingles abound in these sprawling New England home styles. [Logo]( [The Queen Anne Style House] The Queen Anne Style House Photo Credit : Illustration by Rob Leanna [Build an Authentic New England Home Anywhere]( Our fully pre-cut Home Building Package incorporates conventionally framed outside walls and roof with our unique timbered ceiling system. This allows your local builder to create your own New England gem anywhere in the country! [PLAN YOUR VISIT]( SPONSORED [The Shingle Style House] The Shingle Style House Photo Credit : Illustration by Rob Leanna The Shingle Style House The Shingle Style home is like a Queen Anne Victorian (see below) that’s outgrown its colorful gingerbread youth and softened into a relaxed, rambling “coastal grandmother.” While still grand and asymmetrical with an assortment of gables and windows, its signature subdued wooden-shingle siding has made it a natural top style for modern beach house builds. Time Period: 1880–1900 Characteristics: Wooden-shingle siding and windows in all shapes and sizes Famous Example: Kragsyde, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Where to Find Shingle Style Homes: Many remain in private hands, but a respectful visitor can enjoy exterior views by visiting Maine neighborhoods such as Delano Park in Cape Elizabeth, Ocean Avenue and its back streets in Kennebunkport, and Cushing Island in Portland. [Cozy Historic Homes for Your Lifestyle]( In our reproduction homes you won’t find 9’ high ceilings, composite materials nor big “bonus rooms.” What you will find are warm welcoming spaces - a long-term sanctuary that will gracefully serve all phases of your life. [PLAN YOUR VISIT]( SPONSORED [The Queen Anne Style House] The Queen Anne Style House Photo Credit : Illustration by Rob Leanna The Queen Anne Style House The final “Victorian” style and contemporary with the all-American Shingle, grand Queen Anne homes are like dreamy medieval dollhouses complete with turrets, vibrant paint jobs, ornamental trim, and wide front porches. Time Period: 1880–1910 Characteristics: Bay windows, turrets, towers, and bold multicolored exteriors Famous Example: The “Painted Ladies” of San Francisco, California Where to Find Queen Annes: Throughout New England in every size, from wee cottages to grand mansions. [Ad-300x250]( SPONSORED [New England]( [TRAVEL]( [FOOD]( [LIVING]( [WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE TV]( [YANKEE MAGAZINE]( [SHOP]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( You received this email because you signed for updates from [NewEngland.com](. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletters in the future, please [click here to mange your preferences or unsubscribe](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © 2023 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](