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 57
creations. FIGURE. A term used in architecture to de-note a detached portion. FILLET [ A small band or flat member of an FILET \ architectural design. FINE STUFF. A term used to denote fineplastering mortar. FINIAL (Lat.) The finish or vertical termina-tion to any architectural design.… … FIR FRI FIRE-BRICK. A grade of brick used in thesetting of grates, boilers, etc., made ofsilica and alumina, and infusible underheat. FIRE-PLACE. The lower portion of a chim-ney; a hearth. FIRE-PROOF. The method of erecting inde-structible buildings. FIRST FLOOR. The lower or ground floor ofa…
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