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strong a In the settlements north of St John's the settlers sometimes used a ridgepole, or "strongback," which ran the length of the house. . . . Couples were placed about 3 feet apart along the sidewalks and were further supported by a "collar-beam" or brace set a foot or s...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/43331 |
| Summary: | strong a In the settlements north of St John's the settlers sometimes used a ridgepole, or "strongback," which ran the length of the house. . . . Couples were placed about 3 feet apart along the sidewalks and were further supported by a "collar-beam" or brace set a foot or so beneath the apex of ridgepole. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G. M. Story JUL 1974 JH JUL 1974 Used I Used I 1 Used I strongback |
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