38. Edwardian # 1 - Main Form

The Edwardian style was named after Queen Victoria's eldest son who assumed the throne in 1901. The style was popular from approximately 1900 to 1930.
These large homes can be found in the wealthy sections of large towns or cities.

What to look for (clues)

• Large, squarish houses of 2 1/2 to 3 storys. Most use a dark red brick.

• Large paned, sash windows, topped by an unmoveable, small glass transom that's often filled with patterned, coloured glass.

• Large portico or verandah supported by (usually paired) small columns on top of brick or stone piers. The verandah may have a gently arched roof.

• A large brick, central, roof dormer complete with two or three windows.

• Window decorations often include horizontal stone lintels and windowsills above and below the windows.

Where to find it

The 'Main' Edwardian is fairly common. Some areas of Toronto possess many. The house pictured here is in Kingston (a wonderful city to 'mine' for architectural homes).
The Edwardian is confusing in the fact that I know of three similarly large Edwardian forms that are quite different from the 'main' version.