The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 45
ither insulated or attached to a wall. COLISEUM I (Lat.) The name given to a COLOSSEUM f celebrated structure at Rome,erected A. D. 80. A building erected in acircular or elleptical form. The Coliseumat Rome was commenced by Vespasian andfinished by Titus. Its length was 620 feet;width, 513 feet;… … C0RJNTTJ1AN ORDER OF ARCHITECTURE. COMPOSITE ORDER OF ARCHITECTURE COL COR COLUMBARY. A pigeon house. COLUMELLAS. (Same as Baluster.) COLUMN (Lat.) A perpendicular pillar, postor solid body used to support some super-incumbent weight or part of a building. COLUMNAR. Shaped or formed like a column.…
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