The Victorian era dates from about 1840 to 1900. During this time, industrialization brought many innovations in architecture. There are a variety of Victorian styles, each with its own distinctive features.

     These included Italianate, Stick-Eastlake, and Queen Anne. Generally, Italianate style structures have flat roof lines, corniced eaves, angled bay windows and Corinthian-columned porches. Stick-Eastlake structures often include square bays, varied roof lines and free-style decorations. Queen Anne’s have a gabled roof, shingled insets, angled bay windows under the gable and on occasion, a tower. The light-hearted often brightly colored buildings can still be found in resorts, suburbs, and small towns in the Northeast and Midwest.