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William G. Godden Collection: GoddenE22

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  • Title: Gallery Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
  • Creator(s): Godden, William G.
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  • Location: EUROPE/Milan/Western Europe/Italy
  • Structure: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Description: Gallery Vittorio Emanuele II. Constructed in 1865, this large covered arcade has a dome at the crossing in the style of a cathedral. The dome apex is 160 ft above the floor, and is a good example of a dome constructed from radial ribs and circumferential hoops. (Milan, Italy)

See also:
Historic domes

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