Word: rectangular
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...marble have been used in the construction itself, while tiles have been used for hall floors. There are two entrances and porches, one on the west and the other on the north side; the west porch being of semi-circular design, while the one to the north is rectangular and upheld by pillars. On the first floor, besides the vestibules, coat-rooms, and the office, there are two recitation rooms, one large lecture room, and the practice hall for the University Glee Club. Upstairs, together with several offices, is the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, the dimensions of which...
...tile is to be used for the floors of the foyer. There are to be two entrances and porches, one on the west and the other on the north side of the building; the west porch will be of semi-circular construction, while that to the north is rectangular and upheld by pillars. On the first floor there will be, besides the vestibule, coat room and secretary's room, a large foyer from which a broad staircase leads to the second floor; and two small and two large class rooms, the latter being about twice the size of the former...
...building is located in the rear of the University Museum, facing north. It is rectangular in shape, 40 feet wide by 72 feet in length. The general appearance of the structure is in keeping with the older Harvard buildings and the colonial type of architecture has been followed out in the exterior design. The base of the building is built of granite blocks and the three upper stories of dull Harvard brick with limestone trimmings. A limestone cornice adds the necessary finish to the front of the building. The structure is three stories high, with a basement all but three...
...accordance with Mr. Busch's desire, the Museum has been made essentially German in character, the plans being drawn by Professor Bestelmeyer, of Dresden, one of Germany's foremost architects. It consists of two wings placed at right angles to each other, and embraces an oblong rectangular space of about 130 feet on Kirkland street and about 200 feet on Divinity avenue and Frisble place. The main entrance is from Kirkland street, opening into a lower vestibule, with office-rooms on each side. Beyond a small rotunda is the Romanesque Hall, about 70 feet long, which will contain, among other...
...building faces south and is rectangular in shape, 40 feet wide by 72 feet in length. There will be a basement, a sub-basement for experiments needing constant temperature and pressure, and three other floors. The roof will be flat, thus available for experiments requiring open air. High ceilings and perfect lighting conditions will be features of the basement proper, which are possible by having all but four feet above the ground. Its walls are of gray granite and the deep pit is constructed of solid concrete. All three upper stories will be made of dull Harvard brick. The latest...