The second type of Italianate is very prominent in many Ontario cities. These buildings have great dignity and whisper a quiet wealth. They vary considerably in their adornments.
What to look for (clues)
- A large rectangular or square building of brick or stone.
- Symmetrical.
- Shallow hip roof (usually without a cupola).
- Large eaves with heavy brackets.
- A portion of the facade projects forward. In the vast majority of cases this is the center third of the facade. Generally, this projected area is topped by a small gable that breaks the roof line. Identical two-story bay windows may also exist.
- With the exception of the bay windows, Italianate windows are usually slightly arched at the top. If not the windows, the casing or vertical bricks above the windows will possess the arch.
- The entryway is often given great prominence in the form of a columned porch. This normally includes a balcony on top of the porch. Some of architecture's most dramatic doors appear on these houses.
The Italianate - # 2 is usually an urban style.
The examples shown are in Perth.
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