#6676. Brick Mansion with Contrasting Façade: Italian Motifs of the Victorian Era

The photograph showcases a magnificent example of Victorian-era architecture with Italian-style elements. The building's façade is constructed of red brick with contrasting white stone elements, creating a striking alternation of textures and colors. Particularly expressive are the rusticated corner elements made of light-colored stone, which form a clear rhythmic pattern around the entire perimeter of the building.

The central entrance is framed by a classical portico with an arched window above the door. The symmetrical façade is adorned with arched windows featuring decorative casings. The expressive cornice with modillions and the pediment above the central section emphasize the horizontal and vertical axes of the composition. The wide open veranda with massive columns and elegant wrought iron railings, typical of American mansions of that period, deserves special attention.

The second floor features exquisite decorations, including a complex cornice with ornamental elements. The mansard-type roof with decorative dormer windows completes the composition, giving the building a majestic appearance. The mansion is surrounded by greenery, highlighting its harmonious coexistence with the surrounding nature, characteristic of 19th-century country architecture.