By the 1830s this romantic style, which developed in England, became popular in the U.S. and was widespread by the 1840s and 1850s and continued to be built after the Civil War; hence, few examples of this style were built in Eau Claire.
Represented culmination of picturesque, romantic styles of 19th century. Anything goes: style itself is based on "decorative excess" and variety. No focus on specific historical detailing; rather, a combination of various forms/styles.
The romantic style known as Queen Anne became an architectural fashion in the USA during the 1880s and 1890s, when the industrial revolution brought new technologies.
also refers to a revival of the earlier Neoclassical styles which began in the 1890's and continued well into the 20th century. These later Neoclassical houses exhibit a mixture of motives derived from Greek Revival and other Romantic styles.
 See also: Roman, Romantic, House, Colonial, Gable
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