Like many Victorian-era styles, Italianate emphasized vertical
proportions and richly decorative detailing. Designers and builders
used the style on residential, commercial, and industrial structures
throughout Colorado from about 1870 up until the turn of the century.
Italianate is characterized by a low pitched hip roof, wide overhangs,
bracketed cornice, a variety of fenestration (usually very tall, narrow,
double-hung, one-over-one windows), molded window surrounds, and occasionally
a cupola or balustrated balcony. Simple Italianate structures have a hip
roof, bracketed eaves, and molded window surrounds. A more elaborate or
high style example may feature arcaded porches, quoins, towers, and
ornate detailing.
There are also some Italianate structures that are flat roofed, with a
front bay and entrance, and a decorated cornice.
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