portals
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Generally, the upper storeys of the buildings in the plaza—except the ecclesiastical—overhang the footpaths, or, rather, are built over them, supported by the characteristic portales, or series of arches and pillars facing the roadway.
From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin
To one side of it are the portales and the town-house and jefatura.
From In Indian Mexico (1908) by Starr, Frederick
Later, they stretched themselves out to sleep on the stones beneath the portales of the railroad station.
From Rainbow's End by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
The town is regularly laid out, and presents little of interest, though the two-storied portales and the odd three-storied house of Señor Duarte attract attention.
From In Indian Mexico (1908) by Starr, Frederick
A row of portales supported the roof of this verandah, and the whole corridor was railed in, and curtained.
From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Reid, Mayne
