Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 312
type was of a single arch supported by rather heavypiers, either plain or ornamented. Of this type, perhaps the best ex-ample is the Arch of Ancona, dating from about 112 A. D. (Fig. 137),which, being placed at the head of a flight of steps whereby alone it canbe approached, is somewhat unique.…
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