Worthen, William Ezra, 1819-1897, [from old catalog] ed · New York, Appleton · leaf 646
ht, the pressure ofpersons behind may precipitate those in front the whole length of the flight.Ladies drawing-rooms should be placed convenient to the lobbies, of a sizeadapted to that of the theatre, also rooms for the reception of gentlemenscanes and umbrellas, both with usual water… … Fig. 1519. PLAN. very spacious lobby, or hall, so that the audience may wait sheltered from theweather; if possible, there should be a long portico over the sidewalk, to coverthe approach to the carriages. Only singleentrances are necessary to distinct parts ofthe house, but the greater the number…
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