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 79
platform surrounded by a wall.PATERA (Lat.) A shallow circular Roman vessel used in sacrifices.PATERNOSTERS. A species of ornament formed by beads, ovals, baguetts, etcPAVEMENT (Lat.) A street, tl \ or walk. of stone, brick, etc.PAVILION (Fr.) A building usually insu-lated and contained under a… … PIER PILASTER PEC PIT PECKY. Timber showing the first stages ofdecay. PEDESTAL. The base or lowermost portion of an order of architecture.PEDIMENT. Toe gable or triangular portion of a classic cornice.PEDIMENT ARCH. (Same as Mitre Arch.)PELASGIAC (Relating- to Cyclopean struc-PELASGIAN f tures.…
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