2007-02-02 08:27:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
.Queen Victoria
(reigned 1837- 1901)
Victorian Era in architecture 1837-1914
"Some scholars debate whether the Victorian period that have come to be associated with the Victorians—actually begins with the passage of the Reform Act 1832."
"1914--Beginning of World War I marks end of Victorian Era. The era was preceded by the Regency era and succeeded by the Edwardian period." retrieved from--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Era
The house built between 1832-1914 classifies as Victorian=my answer to your question
2007-02-02 08:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not as simple as saying "if Queen Victoria was alive when it was built, it is Victorian". It's certainly a consideration, however, Victorian describes the style of architecture as much as the time it was built. Houses in more rural areas were still being built in the Victorian style up to a decade after her death, and cannot accurately be described as Edwardian as they do not have the architectural features of houses that are now defined as Edwardian. The same situation applies to the early part of her rule, when buildings were still being created in the Georgian style. There's generally a decade or so of crossover between the architectural periods, although if you go further back to the 16th and 17th centuries, these crossover periods can be up to 40 years.
However, to be completely pedantic about it, Queen Victoria did rule from 1837 to 1901, so if your house was built in the Victorian style (which covers a number of different forms - Gothic Revival, Arts and Crafts, etc) during this period, then it can definitely be described as Victorian.
2007-02-03 08:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it's more of a look or architectural style rather than a specific year. Victorian houses have lots of intricate fretwork and "gingerbread" trim, are often painted in vivid colors. Look for a book on architectural styles in your local library.
2007-02-02 08:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by welmoed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any time between 1837 and 1901 which are the years Queen Victoria reigned - after that the house is Edwardian
2007-02-02 08:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the vicotorian period is 1850-1900, have a look at the below.
2007-02-02 08:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by missey01_uk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While said monarc was breathing...duhhh!!
2007-02-02 08:30:59 · answer #6 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1837_1901
2007-02-03 06:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋