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IDENTIFYING FEATURES: Porches with spindlework detailing, L-shaped or gable-front plan, cornice brackets, details often with Italianate and/or Queen Anne inspiration, sometimes Gothic. Basically, working-class or middle-class versions of Queen Anne. Simpler details and basic, asymmetrical floor plans.

BACKGROUND AND INSPIRATION: The spread of Folk Victorian (and other late 19th century styles) was made possible by railroads expanding into smaller towns and cities. Mass-produced wood features could be transported quickly and cheaply almost anywhere. Home builders often simply added trim and ornament to traditional folk houses. Older folk homes were often updated with new ornamentation, now available everywhere due to pattern books and mass production and sale of wood features. A very common style found in turn-of-the-century western towns settled during that time.

PHOTO LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS (based on info available)

1. Flagstaff, AZ.
2. Prescott, AZ. Good example of a cantelievered gable over the bay window.
3. Silverton, CO.
4. Silverton, CO.
5. Tombstone, AZ.
6. Tombstone, AZ.
7. Las Vegas, NM.
8-9. Durango, CO. Minimalist folk houses, likely representing the pioneer era in the Colorado San Juans (these need more research, however). Small versions of the eastern "hall and parlor" folk house.
10-14. Durango, CO. Variations of the typical L-shaped layout of Folk Victorians.
15. Durango, CO. Bayles House, 1882.
16-17. Durango, CO.
18. Silverton, CO.