Although pure examples of a particular style are often difficult to find in Old Louisville, there are several predominant types of structures Victorian Gothic captures the romance of medieval buildings. The Italian Villa symbolized an important departure from previous residential styles because of its asymmetry and flexible floor plan.
Italianate homes are square and rectangular shapes and lines with low-pitched or flat roofs.
Elaborate cornices and brackets can be seen along with square pillared verandas. Renaissance Revival is similar to Italianate in origin but more formal in appearance. Homes, such as the Landward House, typically have monumental entrances and can be dated from 1880 to 1900. Richardsonian Romanesque is named for Henry Hobson Richardson, a brilliant 19th century architect. The most elaborate of these structures include towers and turrets, while others feature rounded bays.