What Is a Bow Window?
A bay window is a type of window installed in a home to create an illusion of space. Smaller rooms or homes have often incorporated them for this reason. San Francisco, for example, is a city that is notorious for its limited space. Bay windows are also a staple of the architecture of that city. One type of bay window is called the bow window. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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Bow windows are composed of 4 or more casement windows that form a curve. These windows are tall rectangles that open outward on a hinge.
Function
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Bow windows are placed in a home to bring in more natural light and to widen a space. They also allow great views to the outside.
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Origin
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Bow windows first began being constructed in the 18th century. They were primarily found in the United Kingdom; though some time later they became popular in the United States as well.
Modern Times
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Modern bow windows typically were put in during the 1970s and 1980s. During this time, the windows found a resurgence of popularity.
Famous Ties
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One of the most popular examples of early bow windows is found in London, England, at White's Gentleman's Club, which was built in 1693.
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