1855 - 1885: Second Empire (Mansard) House Style
Paris Inspired These Lofty Roofs
With tall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting, Second Empire homes are inspired by the opulent architecture of France during the reign of Napoleon III. Learn about Second Empire architecture.
Jordan House in Auburn, Maine designed and built by Charles A. Jordan, ca 1880
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