spire

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There are nearly 200 drawings in all, as well as a few objects, including the architect’s drawing table and the wooden model of the Notre-Dame spire, almost 4 feet tall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Barcelona stretched out in every direction, a mosaic of old stone, glass and spire, Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia standing like an undone sentry among the rest.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

When Gen. Georgelin tried to have the spire built in modern materials—the militarily efficient solution—Mr. Villeneuve threatened to resign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

On 15 April 2019, a fire blamed on an electrical short brought down much of Notre Dame’s lead-sheathed roof and its magnificent spire.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 5, 2024

The sky is blue, between the leaves of the chestnuts rises the green spire of St. Margaret’s Church.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque