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Like many Victorian-era styles, Italianate emphasized vertical proportions and richly decorative detailing. It was found 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, corner 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.
Here are some designated landmarks in Longmont that are representative of the Italianate style.
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