ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Victorian Era • 1837-1901
Victorian architecture isn’t a single style, but a combination of influences like Gothic Revival, Queen Anne, Italianate, and others. Typical characteristics include:
Vertical Emphasis
Varied Texture
Decorative Embellishments
Intricate trim work
Stained glass windows
Ornate detailing
Feeling of opulence, grandeur, luxury
Richardson Romanesque • 1870s to the 1900s
Characterized by its heavy, solid appearance, round arches, and use of rough-faced stone or brick.
Evokes a sense of strength, permanence, and unique craftsmanship. It’s a style that commanded attention and communicated a sense of importance.
BUILDINGS
Excelsior • 42, 44 & 46 West Center St
Built: 1890
Style: Victorian Eclectic
Union Block • 32 West Center St
Built: 1889
Style: Victorian Eclectic
Architect: Richard Kletting
Provo Town Square • 8 West Center Street
Built: 1884
Remodeled: 1894
Architect (remodel): Richard C. Watkins
Style: Richardson Romanesque
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HISTORIC IMAGES
PROVO TOWN SQUARE LOOKING NORTHWEST
Smoot House
EXCELSIOR BUILDING
UNION block BUILDING
PROVO TOWN SQUARE looking northeast
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