Queen Anne – popular 1880-1910
Photo: Queen Anne Cottage located in the Greenfield Residential Historic District (Greenfield, Indiana).
More Architectural House Styles
The Queen Anne Cottage is a type of architectural style that falls under the broader Queen Anne Revival style. It was popular in the United States from roughly the 1880s to the early 1900s. The style represents the charm and elegance of Victorian architecture in a more modest scale.These cottages are a testament to the architectural whimsy of the era, adapted for everyday living. They were built during a time when architectural styles were evolving rapidly due to industrialization, allowing for more decorative variety. Typically constructed for middle-class families, these homes provided a hint of luxury and style in a more affordable package. The cottages are cultural artifacts, often part of historic districts, contributing to preservation of architectural history in the United States.
The homes are generally 1-1/2 stories, often with finished attics used as additional storage or living space. Wrap around porches with intricate spindle work, turned posts and decorative brakets are common. Some of the more elegant examples may include stained or colored glass windows as well as ornate doors of high-quality woods such as black walnut.