Winters House, Victorian residential building in Sacramento, United States
Winters House is a residential building constructed in Queen Anne style with asymmetrical facades, multiple roof lines, and varied architectural elements. The structure features ornate wooden details, cantilevered projections, and different siding materials across its exterior.
Winters House was built in 1890 for businessman Herman Winters as a private residence. It is a wooden Victorian-era Stick/Eastlake Queen Anne house. In 1999 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The house is a wooden Stick/Eastlake Queen Anne residence, a style that spread through pattern books and railroad-carried millwork in late 19th-century America. Its name comes from Herman Winters, the businessman who built it in 1890; the property entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
The house is located on H Street in downtown Sacramento and is easy to find from the street. Visitors should note that this is a private residence and viewing is typically limited to the exterior.
The house blends elements from different architectural traditions, combining Queen Anne features with Stick and Eastlake components. This mixing of styles reflects the architectural experimentation that was common among wealthy homeowners of that era.
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