42. Italian Eclectic

42a. Italian Eclectic (Doon, Kitchener)

42b. Italian Eclectic (Waterloo)

An Eclectic House is one which clearly belongs to a specific architectural family, but doesn't mirror the features of one of the 'originals' (e.g. Italian Villa or Italianate).

Note the beautiful painting touches on the house above.(42a.)

42b. has an 'L'-shape. (I think that I'll create a later site because I've found many of them.) Note the single-storey bay window with its own attractive roof, which is very common. The discoloration of bricks on the main floor informs you that there was one a large verandah covering that area.

42c. Italian Eclectic (Conestoga)

42d. Italian Eclectic (Elora)

What to look for (clues)

- Windows: The main windows will be large with two panes. The top of the upper window will be either an arch (rounded) shape or the frame of the window will have the arch. Commonly there will be vertical bricks above the window frame in an arch form.
- Eaves: The eaves will be wide and supported by large brackets that are often paired.
- Entryways: The entryways vary greatly from house to house. There is no set pattern. Some are extremely elaborate, especially with the door portion.
- Polychromed brick of two colours is sometimes used as a decorative element.
- There may be cupolas on the roof.
- There are normally shutters on all the large windows.

42e. Italian Eclectic (Stratford)

42f. Italian Eclectic (Stratford)

The two entryways below show the beauty and detail that can be found in the Italian Eclectic. Both homes are in Stratford.

42g. (Stratford)

42h. (Stratford)

42i. Italian Eclectic double (Brantford)

Where to find it

A very large number of Ontario houses have some of the above styling clues. I hope to sort these out into further style names at a later date.