Illustrated Architecture Dictionary

Bell roof

A roof whose cross section is shaped like a bell

Found in Queen Anne style

Examples from Buffalo architecture:

• Illustration above: 361 Porter Ave
  
  
• Maytham House
  
  
• 61 Johnson Park
  
  
• 251 Lexington Ave.
  
  
• 551 Richmond Ave.
  
  
• 2148 Main St.
  
  
• Griggs House, East Aurora

Other examples:

• San Francisco "painted lady"
  
  
• Salisbury, England

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