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Romanesque Red Sandstone Facade: Victorian Monumentality in Urban Landscape

#6703. Romanesque Red Sandstone Facade: Victorian Monumentality in Urban Landscape

Before us stands a magnificent example of American Victorian architecture in the Romanesque Revival style, constructed from red sandstone. This massive building demonstrates the characteristic features of this late 19th century architectural movement, when heaviness and solidity were considered virtues in construction.

The facade of the building is richly decorated and features an asymmetrical composition. Particularly noteworthy are the arched elements that repeat throughout the window treatments and entrance area. The semicircular arches create a rhythmic pattern across the facade. The gable is adorned with two round rose windows, a typical element of the Romanesque style.

The texture of the red sandstone gives the building a special warmth and monumentality. The variety of window openings—from tall rectangular to arched—creates an interesting play of light and shadow on the facade. Decorative masonry and cornices complement the overall impression of solidity and historical value of the structure.

The building is surrounded by a well-maintained garden with a low wrought iron fence, which emphasizes its status and harmoniously integrates the architectural object into the urban space, creating a contrast with the modern high-rise building visible in the background.

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