A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 17
thisterm, it is inaccuratebecause that frontwould not be whatit is were it presentedwithout the flanks ornorth and south sides.Tiie facade rather comes of street architectureand of buildings which have but one front con-sidered of sufficient impor-tance to receive architectu-ral treatment. — R. S.… … Facade: Cathedral, Cremona; North Transept. This, having no intimate connt-otion with the side walls, is essen-tially a facade. 6 Facing: Two Byzantine Stilted Arches, in Venice. The rough brick work shown in a i.*; covered in b by very thin lacing of marble. FACE MOULD. In stair building, a…
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