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Page 46
The latter was used more frequently than the former , perhaps because it
produces ridges and valleys , usually semicircular in section , so that one unit
covers the joints between tiles of another unit . Burnt clay tiles are the oldest and
most ...
The latter was used more frequently than the former , perhaps because it
produces ridges and valleys , usually semicircular in section , so that one unit
covers the joints between tiles of another unit . Burnt clay tiles are the oldest and
most ...
Page 106
The porch that covers an entire facade and utilizes the main roof of the building
for cover is one of these . The porch ' s relationship to the building depends on
the architectural style being used , but its basic components include entrance
steps ...
The porch that covers an entire facade and utilizes the main roof of the building
for cover is one of these . The porch ' s relationship to the building depends on
the architectural style being used , but its basic components include entrance
steps ...
Page 107
PORCHES : ENTRANC LROOF OF MAIN HOUSE COVERS FORCH PORCH
COVERS & DE - Lilit HALLS Entrance porches are major design elements in
vernacular houses , and minor elements in other building types . An entrance
porch ...
PORCHES : ENTRANC LROOF OF MAIN HOUSE COVERS FORCH PORCH
COVERS & DE - Lilit HALLS Entrance porches are major design elements in
vernacular houses , and minor elements in other building types . An entrance
porch ...
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| Title | American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary |
| Authors | Herbert Gottfried, Jan Jennings |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 12 Nov 2007 |
| ISBN | 0442230672, 9780442230678 |
| Length | 270 pages |
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