A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 363
(E,g.ypt)- Bruiin, Gcsrhichlc dpi- Griechisclteii Kiinstter. CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE. An obeliskwhich, having lieeii bniuglit originally from upperEgypt fin- the decoration of Alexandria, stoodnear the beach until 1879, when it was broughtto New York City. It now stands in CentralPark. The companion… … CLERESTORY years to tlic stamliiig oiu only. Each of tlieol)disks is aliout 70 feet higli, witlicmt thepedestal. Egyptian Obelisks, by I.ieutenant CoinmaiulerHenry 1). Gorringe, (■.S.N.(tlieoflicer who broughtthe obelisk |.i Niw York). CLERESTORY. Same as Clearstory. CLERK OF WORKS. A person…
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