Cannelton Indiana People In Front Of House 1909 Real Photo Postcard

This brick residence exemplifies the Queen Anne style, a dominant architectural trend in North America from the 1880s through the early 1900s. Characterized by its asymmetrical facade, steeply pitched roof, towers or turrets, bay windows, and a mix of textures and elaborate detailing—visible here in the decorative gables and porch work—this style reflected the period's taste for picturesque and eclectic design. Such homes were often commissioned by affluent middle and upper-middle-class families, signifying their prosperity and social standing in rapidly growing towns and cities.