In the Victorian Style

by Randolph Delehanty, Richard Sexton (Photographer)

San Francisco is famous for its distinctive and well-preserved Victorian architecture. Victorianarchitectural historian and longtime SF resident Randolph Delehanty and photographer RichardSexton provide a pictorial and historical overview of this timeless look. In the Victorian Styletraces the development of Victorian architecture—influenced by both aesthetic trends and newadvances in building technology—as well as the history of the city's street plan development, buildingtrends, and parks. The book also offers a rare tour of the traditional Victorian interior, room by room,including not only grand halls, parlours, and dining rooms, but also rarely seen details such askitchens, pantries, and bathrooms. With over 150 color photographs, this informative historical guideis a must for tourists and Victorian lovers, as well as architects, designers, and decorators.

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1997

Reviews

[Ann Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous book. If you love San Francisco's Victorian houses, this is a must for you!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this was specifically about San Franciscan Victorians, it was still very informative and some of the information could be applied and useful to other Victorian homes across the US.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough review the Victorian era, and how it manifested itself in the city of San Franciso. Goes into everything from how real estate was developed in the early days of San Francisco, to the social mores that influenced the style, and to the way the style has been re-embraced since the 1970s to become an endearing part of this fair city.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book traces the history of Victorian homes in San Francisco, including history, architecture, and urban planning. The photos are a treat, and the author provides some interesting historical insights. Unfortunately, his writing style is rather dull and plodding, and I found it difficult to stay engaged in the book.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! There is so much history of the development of San Francisco - a must read!