For those who love medieval architecture, England has always been a great spot, but this particular town in Cheshire seems to ...
When you find yourself in the shadow of a classic Victorian home, you may struggle to zero in on a singular decorative focal point—but that's kind of the whole idea. The very mantra of this ...
The Princeton University Art Museum has just opened an exhibition that treats its campus as an art object. “Princeton and the Gothic Revival: 1870-1930” examines the intent of the university’s ...
Americans have a very specific idea about what makes a house look creepy. If you search for “haunted house” on Google images, only one type of architecture appears in the first 25 images: a Victorian ...
Empathetic historicism and romanticising older buildings has become an ever-common sentiment in modern Britain. In an article for the British daily The Telegraph, Stephen Bayley tackles this trend by ...
GURLEY, Alabama - Four Victorian homes, one bungalow and the recently renovated Historic High School of Gurley will be featured on Gurley Christmas tour this Sunday. Additionally, three churches, two ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I think old houses, and the people who love them, are fascinating. Calling a house “Victorian” is problematic. No one style lasts ...
It’s that time of year when Halloween thrusts Gothic motifs into the spotlight: Think Dracula’s castle, haunted Victorians and frightening figures from dragons to gargoyles. But Gothic architecture ...
Rugged, muscular and opulent, the Romanesque Revival style was perfectly suited to the power and might of Victorian robber barons, captains of industry, and grand money makers. It was a highly ...