Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 305
inches in diameter, and should befixed to the wall on iron or bronzebrackets made for the purpose.The ends of the rails are sometimesleft straight, but it is better to re-turn them against the wall. Stairways from theatres and largehalls, when over 12 feet wide,should have a rail in the… … Fig. 312. INTERIOR FINISH—STAIRS. 3°3 Balusters are intended to support the hand rail and to prevent anyone from falling over the ends of the steps ; they may also be madean ornamental feature. They should be made of some kind of hardwood and may be of almost any size, although i^ to if-inch…
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