Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages

Includes sections for each style: Gothic Revival, reminiscent of Britain's Middle Ages; Italianate and Second Empire, reminiscent of rural Italy and France; Vic

Floor plans, elevations, and details of 54 residences (villas, cottages, and farm houses) and public buildings (churches, schools, banks, etc.).

Drawings, floor plans, elevations, specifications, and vintage cost estimates depict 20 distinctive Victorian structures, from cottages to mansions. Includes mo

Victorian architecture, with its quirky diversity, eclectic origins, and exuberant ornamentation, continues to exert a strong attraction on today's architects,