The Building Lore Blog
Guides to identifying buildings, architectural styles, and the history hiding in plain sight.
Guide
How to Identify a Building From a Photo
Five practical ways to investigate a building from a single photo, ranked from quickest to most thorough.
StylesHow to Identify Architectural Styles
From Georgian to Brutalist — the key features that give each major style away.
DatingHow to Tell the Age of a Building: 9 Clues
Bricks, windows, rooflines and more — nine clues for estimating a building’s period.
CompareVictorian vs Edwardian Houses
A clear side-by-side guide to telling these two commonly confused styles apart.
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