A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 467
generally fast shut. (See Door Check.)806 DOORWAY DOORSTEAD. The structure forming adoorway; a doorway together with the sur-rounding parts. DOORSTEP. ^1. The sill of a doorway;that upon which one steps in passing from alower level through the doorway. B. By extension, the platform with two orthree… … Dooiiw.vY: THK Rathhaus, Ratisuon (Rkgensbuug),BavarIjV; c. lU(i2 a.d. to prevent the door from swinging back too far;it is usually provided with a rubber Iing or butler. B. A mechanical device for stopping or iiold-ing an open door ; some of these devices iioldingit at one point only, otiiers…
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