In the Second Empire Period , 1860 – 1880, Italianate forms were used. This Style was named for the reign of Napoleon III (1852-1870), who undertook a major building campaign to transform
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The Victorian Age
The Victorian Age, 1840 – 1900, was when Victoria became queen of England in 1837 and reigned until her death in 1901. The age named after her was a period when England was at the height of power and prestige. In lighting , the Victorian Age included a variety of revival styles and sub styles that typified most nineteenth century lighting. There is no one Victorian style, and despite being