Illustrated Architecture Dictionary - Index

Knee brace

A diagonal support placed across the angle between two members that are joined; serves to stiffen and strengthen the members

Found in Bungalow, Stick, Arts & Crafts styles

Examples from Buffalo architecture

• Illustration above: 298 Jersey Street
  
  
• 148 Depew Avenue
  
  
• 232 Crescent Avenue
  
  
• 416 Parkside Avenue
  
  
• 442 Parkside Avenue
  
  
• 144 Edward Street
  
  
• 166 Summit Ave.
  
  
• Edward Webster House, 164 Lincoln Pkwy
  
  
• Ross Funeral Home
  
  
• 1920 Niagara St.

Other examples:

• McVeigh House, Dallas, TX

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