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Widows' walks

Scope note

Use for railed, unroofed platforms surmounting the roofs of American houses offering a view, especially of the sea; for rooftop outlooks that are enclosed, use "belvederes"; for rooftop structures that are usually ornamental, use "cupolas."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002379

Broader Terms used

<roof appendages>

Equivalent Terms used

widow's walk

Created

13yrs ago

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