Monday, June 9, 2014

ABC Wednesday: V


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V is for Victorian architecture.

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California is and I quote wikipedia: "Regarded as one of the highest executions of American Queen Anne Style architecture,[2]:33 the home is "considered the most grand Victorian home in America."

ABC WEDNESDAY

16 comments:

  1. Great house. But I wouldn't want to have to clean it.
    ROG, ABCW

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  2. Haven't been there in ages. Its really a Grand Madam.

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  3. This is a veritable stunner of Victoriana architecture!

    LEslie
    abcw team

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  4. Great vernacular architecture, I like the mix of styles.

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  5. Simply the prettiest ever. I've always loved this period.
    Ann

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  6. I had to come back and let you know that I saw your photo on Red Bubble, entered in the Cover Shots Group challenge! My photo of Kirkland House is in the challenge, too! Just wanted to let you know how much I love your shot!

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  7. I love Victorian architecture - the houses look so grand yet inviting. I hadn't heard of the Carson Mansion - absolutely gorgeous architecture!!

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  8. How beautiful! I love Victorian architecture; wish I could easily see them where I live so I do not have to go far but travel is too fun not to do so.... Love this shot!

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  9. What a stunning idea for V. Such a gorgeous home.

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  10. A true mansion! I love those grand old houses and especially on such a beatiful photo.
    Have a great week.
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  11. Beautiful for a photo - but I wouldn't like to live in it (too much cleaning!)

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  12. this is amazing, thy don't build houses like that anymore.

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  13. It's majestic. But quite complicated looking. I wouldn't want to have to paint this beauty!

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  14. They really don't make buildings like this anymore, do they?

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