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Article: Cupolas add interest to skyline\
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
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- September 1, 2007
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At a new house in Pennsylvania, Washington architect Reena Racki incorporated several eight-foot-tall cupolas made by Amish craftsmen. "A cupola serves two purposes -- ventilation and light," Racki said.(PHOTO) (REENA RACKI ASSOCIATES)
Looking for a way to elevate the design of your house? One time-honored way is to top it with a cupola.
A cupola is generally defined as a dome-shaped ornamental structure that sits on top of a larger building. If it can be reached by a stairway inside, it's sometimes called a belvedere or a widow's walk. Some cupolas, called lanterns, have small windows that illuminate the areas below, sort of ...