Illustrated Architecture Dictionary

Lintel
LIN til

A supporting wood or stone beam across the top of an opening, such as that of a window or door or fireplace

Found on almost all types of architecture. Essential element in post-and-lintel support system.

See also splayed lintel

See also: architrave

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Examples from Buffalo architecture:

• Illustration above: Hull House - Splayed Lintel
  
  
• Sheet metal - John Fougeron House
  
  
• Huntley House
  
  
• Williams-Pratt House
  
  
• Jewett M. Richmond House

• Engine #15 Fire Station
  
  
• Mount St. Joseph's School
  
  
• 172 Linwood Ave.

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