Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905, Nolan, Thomas, 1857-1926 · New York : W.T. Comstock · leaf 291
e greater than 8 inches, andthat only in inferior stairs. Ior grand staircases the rise is oftenmade only 5^ or 6 inches, but to the average American this height isnearly if not quite as tiresome as an 8-inch rise. For ordinary usea rise of from 7 to 7|- inches makes a very comfortable stair.… … Fig. j86. * The terms ris>e and run are often used to designate the total rise or run of the stairsand not of the individual step, but, as they are much more useful terms when used as here d*fined, they will hereinafter be used with these meaniners. INTERIOR FINISH—STAIRS. 589 gieater should be…
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