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Recent Examples of pilasterWith pilasters, a limestone facade, and classic symmetrical design, the three-story building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular at the turn of the 20th century, grand but not ostentatious.—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 But entering via the Park Avenue lobby, with its walls and pilasters of Rockwood stone, still feels like a moment.—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025 The original door frames with fluted pilasters and elaborate casings were stripped down and restored throughout the 42-foot-long space.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025 The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 What to look for: Large porch and classical corner pilasters.—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025 Though more stately in its setting of classical pilasters and marble floors, the lobby El Bar del Majestic is pretty hopping too with live piano music.—John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Waterspouts are spinning columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Additionally, Wheatley contributed columns to publications like Sainsbury's Magazine and The Sun.
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