StepByStep Index

What Style Is It?
You may find it difficult to describe the architectural style of the houses and buildings you see. Here's why, with tips and resources.

Victorian Gothic House Styles: History and Pictures
Join us for a photo tour of Gothic Revival architecture in England and the United States. These pictures show how the Gothic Revival style evolved from England's grand stone manors to America's fanciful wood frame houses.

French Creole Architecture
French Creole buildings borrow traditions from France, the Caribbean, and many other parts of the world. Join us for a photo tour of French Creole architecture Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast.

French-Inspired House Styles
Use this handy guide to see if your house has characteristics of charming styles borrowed from France. See photos of French style houses and find building plans and other resources for French architectural styles.

Architecture Inspired by Spain
The traditions of many cultures blended in fanciful Spanish Revival and Mediterranean architecture, popular from 1915 to about 1940.