I'm with you. Cupola connotes a feature that is more integrated into the architectural expression, more "finished," less utilitarian. I would call it a Louvered Lantern 'cause I Love aLLiteration. Regressing to my field survey days 30 years ago; citation: "Record of Houses and Buildings in South Central Ohio (Canadian Form)," and _Identifying American Architecture_, Blumenson, p. 31. Coming to you from the land of Andy and Floyd, D. ________________________________ From: The listserv where the buildings do the talking [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 8:22 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [BP] Another legit question Out here in the corn fields we calm 'em cupolas. Barney I decided to call it a louvered cupola, but am really not satisfied with that. Gomer ________________________________ Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides <http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000 015> . -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html “E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized City or Law Enforcement official.” -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>