Jackie Craven explains that in North America the easy access to wood and the invention of the steam powered scroll led to this lacy-trimmed style. Includes the "Wedding Cake House" in Kennebunk, Maine.

Describes this American form of the Gothic Revival style and its features. Illustrated with photographs of colorful homes with fanciful details.

The Building and Construction Department of Mohawk College presents photographs of this North American adaptation of the Gothic style using wood instead of stone.