Today, the practical mansard roof is used on modern buildings like the one shown here. This towering apartment house is not, of course, Second Empire, but the steep roof is based on the regal style that took France by storm.
References
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- Buffalo Architecture
- Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
- A Field Guide to American Houses. Read a Review | Compare Prices
- American Shelter: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Home. Compare Prices
- American House Styles: A Concise Guide. Compare Prices
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