ty is in harrnony withthe character of the institution. Beyondplain lines of moulding, and the crown-ing balustrade, it may be said to be de-void of ornament, the architect havingrelied, for his effects, mainly on the dis-tribution and contrast of light andshade, and the intrinsic beauty of… … 1869.] Descriptions. 551 expense having been spared to make itthoroughly fire-proof. The lower flooris vaulted on walls, the upper floors andceilings on wrought-iron beams; afford-ing security alike from without andwithin. The Banking-room is 51 by 53 feet,and the ceiling 40 feet high, in the…
Architecture
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