designslinger - Word of the Week: Second Empire


[Second Empire (1870) Elbridge G. Keith House /Image & Artwork: designslinger]

Second Empire [SEK-uhnd EM-pahyuh] n. a grand eclectic style of architecture in America from about 1855 to 1890, used in many public buildings and elegant homes; named after the French Second Empire of Napoleon III (1852-1870).


[Second Empire (1870) /Image & Artwork: designslinger]

It is frequently called Mansard Style becasue it is characterized by a mansard roof.
Posted by designslinger at 5/4/2011 2:59 AM
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