The style was named after the Victorian Era, named for Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901. Homes of this style were primarily popular in the U.S. from about 1880 to 1920.

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (WIVB) — About 85 miles southwest of Buffalo, a serene 750-acre community sits on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. “There’s roughly 900 private homes on the grounds, and we ...