| Title | Carpenter Gothic architecture styleRare |
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| Description | A North American adaptation of Gothic Revival using wood framing, featuring pointed arches, steep gables, and decorative trim, often seen in vernacular buildings. |
| Also Known As | Queen Anne Eclectic Wooden Temple Architecture with Indo-Gothic Motifs Queen Anne Architecture Carpenter Gothic Detailing Bengal Temple Architecture Anglo-Indian Vernacular Victorian Eclecticism Arts Crafts Craftsmanship Mission Revival Interior Accents |
| Tags | Vernacular architecture Gothic Revival Wood construction |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-7725220068-02:42:56:29:06:25:CGAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/carpenter-gothic-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/carpenter-gothic-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | North America California |
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| Time Periods | 19th Century CE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Churches Residences Temples (adaptation) |
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| Primary Materials | |
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| Architectural Features | Pointed arches Steep gables Vertical board siding Decorative trim |
| Keywords | Vernacular architecture Gothic Revival Wood construction |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Carpenter Gothic: 1840-1870 | Book | Classic text on the style. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Vedanta Society Old Temple San Francisco | Secondary | 100% |