A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 217
ene\ieve, afterward thePantheon (Paris). In 1783 he obtained a royalpension and visited Italy. In 178.5 he superin-tended the construction of the dome of the Pan-theon under Brebion (see Brebion), who had suc-ceeded Soufflot. In 1799 he was appointedprofessor at the AVo/e rfe.s Beaux A7is.… … 349 350 ROOF ROOD STEEPLE. Same as Rood Spire. ROOD TOWER. A tower built externallyover the entraiiee tu the choir from the nave, orover the intersection of nave and transepts. ROOF. That part of the closure of a buildingwhich covers it in from the sky. Upon thispart of a building depends in large…
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