A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 108
, at theclose of the tenth century, the old cathedral ofLe Puy (Haute Loire), central France, of whichvestiges appear in the present building. Bourasse, Cathedrales de France. PIT. In a theatre, or the like, the mainportion of the floor of the auditorium, situatedat a lower level than the dress… … Piscina Cowling Church, c 1260 the floor of the house, and in the United Stateshas been superseded by the term Orchestra orParquet. PITCH (I.). The amount of slope given toany member, as a roof, or part of a roof; thus,a pitch may be stated as of 2 to 3 (viz. 2 feetor inches upright to .3 feet or…
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