The windows found in post?Industrial Revolution homes are nothing if not diverse, displaying an endless array of styles—often in a single house. Case in point: In thi… See more

A narrow lattice window (left), a pivoting “porthole” (middle), and a half-round window (far right) pierce one’s home’s thick masonry walls, letting needed light into a potentially … See more

When eliptical windows like the one in this gable are installed horizontally, they are known as “cameo windows.” Cameos were often punched into the walls along the entry halls of Qu… See more

Windows that partner a multi-pane top sash (sometimes stationary, sometimes moveable) with a single-pane lower sash are typical of homes built from about 1880 to 1915. Th… See more