Charles and Annie Quinlan House

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/charles-and-annie-quinlan-house

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1. What is the construction period?1901-1902
2. What is the architectural classification?Transitional Queen Anne / Colonial Revival style frame dwelling
3. Where is the Charles and Annie Quinlan House located?The house sits in Waynesville, in Haywood County, North Carolina.
4. Why is the Charles and Annie Quinlan House special?It shows how architects combined old and new styles at the start of the 20th century. It is protected as a historic landmark so people can learn about the past.

Transitional Architecture: Architectural styles that bridge or combine elements from different historical periods or movements.
Queen Anne Style: An eclectic Victorian architectural style characterized by asymmetry, towers, porches, and decorative elements.
Colonial Revival Style: An architectural style that draws inspiration from the vernacular and formal architecture of the American colonial period.
Frame Dwelling: A building constructed with a wooden structural framework, common in residential architecture.