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A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)

Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 154

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144. His arj;ument is piven inMiss Harrisons Ancient Athfiis, and in IrazersPansaitias. Vol. II., p. 250. The drawings of thelropyla»a in Penroses Principles of Athenian Ar-chitecture are of great accuracy. An excellentaccount of the structure, with plans and elevations,may be found in Baumeisters… … Propylaia at Athens: Perspective Section Showing Northern Half Restored (see Plan). western front of this hall was formed l)y a por-tico similar to the one wliich faced eastward onthe Acropolis. To the north and south of thisportico, and at right angles with it, were smallerporticoes, of three…

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