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[T]he general use of vaults of brick, stone or the timbrel, as well…

Quote byRafael Guastavino · 1842–1908

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Part II. Researches and History.

English (original)

[T]he general use of vaults of brick, stone or the timbrel, as well as the use of the arch itself, and its origin, is very ancient. They were applied before the days of the Rome, who did nothing but improve, making their use general...

— Rafael Guastavino

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