A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 417
Lantern (DEFiNmoy B) of Cut Stonk, wrrnWicket ok Wkought Iro.v; Chatkacdux(Eure-et-Loir), Fra-nce. B. A structure for surrounding and protect-ing a beacon or signal light, as on a lighthouse,having sides of glass held by the slightest … fnimework practicable. Also written Lan-thorn. (Compare Braccialc ; Bulkhead.) — D. N. B. S. LANTERN LIGHT LANTERN LIGHT. A structure similarto a laiiteru iu sense ^1, but much smaller and,generally, merely a framed structure built upona roof as a skylight. A more elaborate formof Bulkhead Light.…
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