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If the rafters ' ends are covered , the cornice is closed ; conversely , open rafters
denote an open cornice . A fascia board is used primarily as a cover for the ends
of the rafters . Gutters are attached to fascia . Friezes may be horizontal boards or
...
If the rafters ' ends are covered , the cornice is closed ; conversely , open rafters
denote an open cornice . A fascia board is used primarily as a cover for the ends
of the rafters . Gutters are attached to fascia . Friezes may be horizontal boards or
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On the façade the cornice , lintel , and sill lines and the water table , if any – were
opportunities for horizontal alignment . The cornice could be bracketed at the
corners or across the cornice . The lintels and sills were brick , stone , or cement ...
On the façade the cornice , lintel , and sill lines and the water table , if any – were
opportunities for horizontal alignment . The cornice could be bracketed at the
corners or across the cornice . The lintels and sills were brick , stone , or cement ...
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CHARACTERISTICS 1 - 3 STORIES , 3 - 5 - BAY ORGANIZATION , CLASSICAL
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TIM CORNICE DO U MUMTI0211 MAMIMI PANELED ALASTE 1619800 ) Sep
3113102121OS90131 ITENSE OFF - CENTER DOOR SIDE LICHTS - NE
CHARACTERISTICS 1 - 3 STORIES , 3 - 5 - BAY ORGANIZATION , CLASSICAL
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| Title | American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary And History |
| Authors | Herbert Gottfried, Jan Jennings |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 12 Nov 2007 |
| ISBN | 0442227396, 9780442227395 |
| Length | 270 pages |
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