Tagged With "Victorian"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 27, 2014: Painted Ladies in San Francisco
Many Victorian buildings that survived the 1906 earthquake were destroyed in the fires that followed. Those, like these, that escaped both were largely located west of Van Ness Ave, the line at which fire fighters dynamited buildings, creating a fire line to save at least part of the city. I'm glad these were saved, PHeymont, or the City would be a very different place, wouldn't it. Thanks.
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Re: Homes of Leadville
A wonderful display of Architecture from bygone times. I love the way colours have been woven into the fabric of the buildings. Do many American (inc Canadian ) people define eras of History by the reigning Monarch of the time ?
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Re: Homes of Leadville
Hi Garry. Regarding your comment, I think the Victorian era was one that was "special" in world history. It was a time when the sun never set on the British empire and the British influence on the world (mostly good in my opinion -- a common language, parliamentary goverance, etc) was at its peak. I don't think we'll have an Elizibethian II era nor a Charles era.
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Re: Homes of Leadville
I think for the U.S., Victoria is pretty much it. We've often shared styles, but what is referred to in England as Regency is usually called Federal here. You might make an association between your Georgian and our 'Colonial.' Certainly no post-Victorian styles here are associated with reigning monarchs. I wonder what sort of style might be associated with Edward VIII... well, maybe not!
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Re: Homes of Leadville
Before its founding in 1793, Danville was a huge tobacco producer when no other crop would succeed except the “Bright Leaf” tobacco which made Danville tobacco one of the most sought after varieties and top tobacco producing areas in the world. Competing tycoons built many homes along Main Street trying to one up each other. As a result, Danville’s Millionaires’ Row of homes became a symbol of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the early United States. George G.
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The Painted Lady, Reidsville, GA
Travel Rob travels to Reidsville, Georgia to show you Georgia Folk Victorian Architecture
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Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire
Paul Hunter has visited Saltburn since his childhood, and finds it still holds its Victorian charm.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 27, 2014: Painted Ladies in San Francisco
San Francisco is noted for its colorfully-decorated Victorian houses—the Painted Ladies—with multiple colors used to highlight their ornate details. Built by the hundreds in the prosperous days after the Gold Rush and the Civil War,...
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Homes of Leadville
DrFumblefinger explores some of the beautiful Victoria architecture you'll find on the residential streets of Leadville, Colorado.
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Cragside, near Rothbury, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a series of beautiful series of photos and the interesting story of a Victorian estate in Northumberland.
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A Day in Cape May
Stephanie enjoys the beautiful architectural and gustatory treats during a day at lovely Cape May.
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Missouri Botanical Garden Should Be on Your To-Do List
Samantha shares her beautiful visit to the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. It wasn't on her to-do list, but she is so glad they visited.
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Re: A Day in Cape May
It has been decades since I was in Cape May; a true gem! You did an excellent job of portraying this city and all it has to offer!!
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Re: Saltburn by the Sea, North Yorkshire
Ah ! The call of the north ! I may live 350 miles further north but Yorkshire is the fifth distillation of The North
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Serendipity 3, Upper East Side, New York
Samantha and her husband visited Serendipity 3 while in NYC. It may already be familiar to you from its appearances in films and on TV.
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May 6, 2017: Post Office, Nuwara Eliya
A visit to the historic Victorian era post office in Sri Lanka's mountain town of Nuwara Eliya, also known as "Little England."
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Houses of Helena: A Gallery
DrFumblefinger visits some of the fine 19th century Victorian homes in Helena, mostly funded by the Montana Gold Rush and the millionaires it created.
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The Carson Mansion, Eureka, California
One of the United States' star Victorian homes, this beautiful mansion is located in Eureka, California. It was built in the late 19th century by lumber baron William Carson.
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Re: The Carson Mansion, Eureka, California
Fantastic, love this style of architecture. Pity you can't visit inside.
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Rambling around Ferndale, California
DrFumblefinger visits Ferndale, a small town in Northern California's Redwood country known for its well-preserved Victorian buildings.
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Re: Rambling around Ferndale, California
I would love to visit this town, the architecture is my favourite style.
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Re: Rambling around Ferndale, California
I enjoyed your article and lovely photos. What a beautiful community. I can see why you enjoyed it!
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The "Pink Lady," Eureka, California
One of the prettier homes you'll ever see from the Victorian era is the "Pink Lady", located across the street from the Carson Mansion in Eureka.
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Last Chance Train Tour, Helena Montana
While in Helena, Montana, Samantha suggests taking a ride on the Last Chance Train Tour through the city. You will learn some Helena city history.