Old Omaha

Overview

Following the Industrial Revolution was an explosion (sometimes literally) of mass production of, well, everything, including house components. Things like windows, doors, roofing, etc., could be had at a lower cost. Couple that with changes to building techniques and you were able to build an elaborate and decorated home for less money. Boom, Victorian. As a group, these homes are highly-decorative and colorful, with highly-pitched roofs.