An example of a Gothic Revival style house is located on Lincoln Street, house number 238. This early style of architecture arose in England during the time of Queen Victoria. This style was not yet built in America until the period between 1840 and 1870. After the Industrial Revolution, a new middle class, called the bourgeoise, had more money to spend on housing and wanted to attract attention to their homes. Many houses would be located near horse drawn rail cars, so that the workingmen could be brought to and from work and also to show off the house. The distinct features that give Gothic Revival away are the pointed arches and the saw details. This style became popular in America because the timber was more available than in Europe. Also the Americans had the freedom of designing their homes, as where in Europe you needed permission from a higher power such as the King.

Aileen Knoblauch

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