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GREAT TOWER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Styles
- Architectural Design
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- candle-snuffer roof
1, record 1, English, candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- candlesnuffer roof 2, record 1, English, candlesnuffer%20roof
correct
- conical roof 3, record 1, English, conical%20roof
correct
- conical broad roof 4, record 1, English, conical%20broad%20roof
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
conical roof: A roof with a circular plan that tapers upward to a point; used for round towers in the Romanesque Revival style. 3, record 1, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turret is reminiscent of Victorian architecture yet the candlesnuffer roof is not all that common to American architecture ... The candlesnuffer roof was most frequently found in Germany, Austria and northern European or alpine areas. Its severe pitch sheds water and snow well and the form was introduced into this area by the Pennsylvania Germans and Dutch in the 17th Century. 2, record 1, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The great sloping roof is punctured by a massive tower with a candle-snuffer roof. 5, record 1, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
candlesnuffer: A projecting, three-quarter round turret with a conical roof, with the base of the turret starting above the ground level; the shape of the turret approximates that of a traditional candlesnuffer with a conical top. 3, record 1, English, - candle%2Dsnuffer%20roof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Styles en architecture
- Conception architecturale
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poivrière
1, record 1, French, poivri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toit en poivrière 2, record 1, French, toit%20en%20poivri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- toit conique 3, record 1, French, toit%20conique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit toit conique et pointu qui couronne une tourelle. 4, record 1, French, - poivri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Vieux Chapitre est un parallélogramme de taille imposante : 26 m de longueur sur 13 m de largeur. Il est flanqué d'une tourelle à toit conique à chacun de ses angles. 5, record 1, French, - poivri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «poivrière» désigne également «une petite tourelle à toit conique et en encorbellement accrochée à un mur». 6, record 1, French, - poivri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Diplomacy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Great Timber Hall
1, record 2, English, Great%20Timber%20Hall
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new Canadian Embassy in Berlin, Germany.(I designed an image to be applied to the glass tower surrounding the Great Timber Hall.) 2, record 2, English, - Great%20Timber%20Hall
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Diplomatie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- La salle en bois
1, record 2, French, La%20salle%20en%20bois
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Salle dans la nouvelle ambassade du Canada, à Berlin. 1, record 2, French, - La%20salle%20en%20bois
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Residential Architecture
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grand landing
1, record 3, English, grand%20landing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Castle Ravenloft-Overview. Main Floor Entry. Great Entry. Guest Hall. Dining Hall... High Tower Staicase. Grand Landing... 1, record 3, English, - grand%20landing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palier d'honneur
1, record 3, French, palier%20d%27honneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le portail d'entrée, le grand vestibule et le palier d'honneur. 1, record 3, French, - palier%20d%27honneur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-08-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dungeon
1, record 4, English, dungeon
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- donjon 2, record 4, English, donjon
correct
- keep 2, record 4, English, keep
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The great tower or keep of a castle, situated in the innermost court or bailey. 1, record 4, English, - dungeon
Record 4, Key term(s)
- great tower
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- donjon
1, record 4, French, donjon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tour principale d'un château fort et qui était à l'origine la demeure du seigneur. 2, record 4, French, - donjon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Tour qui domine l'ensemble d'un édifice, et dont le sommet est accessible pour servir de point d'observation et d'ouvrage de défense. 3, record 4, French, - donjon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- torre del homenaje
1, record 4, Spanish, torre%20del%20homenaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La [torre] más importante de un castillo, en la cual prestaba juramento el gobernador de la fortaleza. 2, record 4, Spanish, - torre%20del%20homenaje
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