Second Empire
The Second Empire style, built during the 1860s -1890s, is an imposing two or three story symmetrical square block. The distinguishing features are the mansard roof covered with slates or tinplates, and dormer windows. I absolutely love this style and have only met a few of the houses within it, since they're not that popular on the west coast. A famous example of this style would be the "Psycho" House.
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Cincinnati, Ohio A unique feature of this one is that my husband Jim used to live in it back when he was a teenager in the late 1970s! |
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Omaha, Nebraska Check out THIS gorgeous example of a "Second Empire" style!! On 10th St. in Omaha. I almost fainted as we drove by it. I never get to see houses like these in person! I'd love to know the history of it. If it was ever a single-family home? It's an apartment building now, not in the best of shape, either. |
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Sacramento, California Get ready for THIS spectacular one! It's the "Governor's Mansion" which I had heard of before, but didn't know the address of, but luckily stumbled across it. It was built in 1877. Unfortunately for Schwartenegger, it stopped housing the governor in the 1960s (I'd run for governor of CA myself ONLY if I could live here!!) Now it's a museum which gives tours daily, but only until 4pm, and unhappily, we were driving through town too late!
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Los Angeles, California This is the only one of its kind I'm aware of in the Los Angeles area. Although it is named the "Valley M. Knudsen Garden Residence," it was never her house or home. It was named to give recognition to an Eagle Rock woman who did much to beautify Los Angeles. It's located at the "Heritage Square" museum - more info can be found on the "museums" page. It's estimated to be from 1880 and was It was moved from Johnston Street to Heritage Square in 1971. |
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Address of this large apartment complex is 15 Cottage Place. Would love to hear the history of it from anyone who knows!
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And this one is on Henry Street. Take the shortcut to the next Utica homes HERE |
