Imported from France, developed in Louis-Napoleon’s Second Empire after 1851; used here until the 1880s. Here, it was applied by the wealthy and workers’ alike.
Note:
- The Mansard roof: a dormer top floor whose facade walls slope steeply inwards and are clad in roof tiles (patterned and originally slate).
- The eaves are often supported by ornamented brackets.
- The window and door openings are frequently arched and emphasized by projecting lintels and pilasters.
- The original windows often have a double casement; two and four light sash windows are also common.