North Hill: 620 North Barcelona Street

The Queen Anne style home was built in 1889. The style described buildings that were inspired by transitional architecture of the pre-Georgian period when classical ornament was grafted onto buildings of basically medieval form. As in the home at 620 North Barcelona, huge medieval-type chimneys were common. The roof is gabled with second -story projections borrowed from French chateaux. The gable ends are ornamented with stylized relief decoration. The porches opens the house to the outdoors. The picturesque effects of the Queen Anne style were employed to the best advantage in substantial, free-standing residences. The North Hill Preservation District has many excellent examples of this style. (Source: National Trust For Historic Preservation. "What Style is it? - A Guide to American Architecture." ISBN 0-471-14434-7).