Definition of "Italian architecture"

Marianne  Zeltner, Broker real estate agent

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Style of architecture introduced into America prior to the Civil War and modeled after Renaissance Country homes in northern Italy. They were usually relatively large brick houses. Italian architecture was characterized by having an off-center square tower and a flat roof with heavy overhanging eaves supported by braces.

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