Victorian Articles and QA

Question by S i r i: Painted LADIES MANSIONS………….? have seen pictures of the outside of those victorian homes. where can I see pictures of the INSIDE? (not able to tour there) Best answer: Answer by cyn1066I am not sure that you can, they are private homes. You might try a web search, but I doubt that you will have much luck. What do you think? Answer below! Please Comment. I would like to hear your word on the Victoria Brushfires. This is a tribute to those who lost their lives in flames, and a message for those who wish to help survivors. If you would like to help, donate food, clothing, toys, etc. to The Bushfire Appeal Fund. Over a million dollars has been raised so far to help those who lost their homes, belongings, and even family and friends. Victoria’s... 

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Question by sunshine daydream: I already have a basic idea for my new room, pop art and loud colors. Any ideas to go along with it? This is the color of my walls: http://www.robertopiecollection.co.uk/Application/images/Reproduction-Tiles/Victorian-tiles-Blue-6-6-lg.jpg Id like to make my room stand out. With the help of someone on here, I decided I want to do a sort of modern contemporary with a pop of color in my room. For example, have large pieces of brightly colored art and funky looking things around the room, but keep everything simple and modern. Any ideas on how I could do this? For now I only know that I need some cool art. Best answer: Answer by Alexwhen i saw the color of your walls a immediately thought of neon green! you could paint some geometrical shapes of neon green! Give... 

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Question by monocleegg: i need pictures of victorian era architecture!? where do people normally go during the victorian era? i need pictures of something like times square, but in the victorian era, where lots of ladies and gentleman like to go walk about. Best answer: Answer by liz hHyde park, any park for that matter. Churches dinners at the homes of their rich friends Bath, London, Paris Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! 3 architectural engravings, etchings, prints antique 1883 Victorian LOT 18 US $12.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:29:13 PDTBid now | Add to watch list  Read More →

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Question by fraklk: What are some colleges/universities with Victorian style dorm houses? The campus and living situation means a lot to me when it comes to finding schools I may attend. I don’t want a large school, but I would still like to have an actual social life. Ha. I love the dorm houses in Champlain College. It seems home-like to me. Do you know any others like it? Best answer: Answer by NatalieDorms that are old are kind of hard to find, especially nice ones. Virginia has GORGEOUS Victorian style dorms, especially William and Mary College. Also try University of Virginia. Stick to the northeast coast… Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Victorian Homes Magazine Holidays 1996 A White Houses Christmas Tree and Dessert US $14.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012... 

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Question by drodeala: What should I use to restore old door knobs? I have a turn of the century apartment with very old doors/knobs. They are beautiful Victorian style door knobs and I was wondering if it would be most effective to remove the knob and soak in some sort of chemical, or just scrub them to death with something. I don’t want to damage the wood doors and Brasso wasn’t quite doing the trick, i need something industrial for these babies. Any sort of chemical I can use? I just get frusterated looking for these things at the hardware store. Thanks! Best answer: Answer by KangkidAre they Glass or Brass??? Give your answer to this question below! Pike County is a great place to hike and bike. The McDade Trail starts at the Milford Beach and ends near Shawnee. There... 

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Question by soultaker: An immediate influence on the Victorian era was the? A. Industrial Revolution B. Age of Reason C. Restoration of the Monarchy D. High Renaissance Best answer: Answer by WillDefinitely, “A”. What do you think? Answer below! Robert Whitley restores aa Victorian Console Cabinet in this 5 part series ★GLASS CHANDELIER★French Chic♥Victorian Home Remodel Restoration Hardware★Shabby US $999.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday May-22-2012 8:37:43 PDTBuy It Now for only: US $1,250.00Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list  Read More →

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Question by zoinked168: Dating Victorian architecture? Hi i’m trying to find out what era March train station, in UK was built. If you have any ideas, please let me know thanks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_railway_station Best answer: Answer by ?luv4eve???? Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! The stately mansions that line Danvilles Millionaires Row and nearby side streets can be admired not only for their awe-inspiring grandeur and brilliant architecture, but also for the insight they provide into customs of the era in which many of them were built the Victorian Era. In this piece, guide Susan Stilwell has selected architectural examples from a few of her favorite homes in the neighborhood, and she uses them to provide a glimpse into what life was like... 

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Question by amitpop2: Elizabethan and Victorian architecture? What is the difference between the two and what information can you give me on it? Thank You Best answer: Answer by carchitectressThese two names merely resemble the time period in which these Queen’s reigned in England (Queen Elizabeth I & Queen Victoria). So whatever style that was hot at the time falls under these catagories. Elizabethan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabethan_architecture Victorian: From 1837-1901. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_architecture Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! 8 architectural engravings, etchings, prints antique 1883 Victorian LOT 15 US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 15:06:14 PDTBid now | Add to watch list Victorian Lady IV Architecture... 

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Question by Rob: What is the Victorian architecture ? Is this the Victorian architecture ? If not what architecture type is this? http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfitzg/sets/72157618079049045/detail/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfitzg/sets/72157618079049045/detail/?page=2 Note why was North US and North east US and Canada very much into this look than say the sun belt cities? Best answer: Answer by Captain JackMost of your examples are victorian. some may be late georgian or empire. Some have been remodeled too much to be sure. You find more of these in Southeastern Canada and the Northeast USA, as these were the more populous areas of those eras. xx Add your own answer in the comments! Nashville’s old Market Street, now Second Avenue and Broadway. The details of the buildings,... 

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Question by hello: What are the influences on the Victorian Style in architecture? Best answer: Answer by oxyman42 Re-LoadedAncient Greek or Roman Architecture, combined with the mass production techniques and technology that was appearing due to the industrial revolution What do you think? Answer below! All credits 2 me Video Rating: 5 / 5  Read More →

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