Peak ornament

A peak ornament is a decorative element which may be located under the peak of eaves of a gabled building.

For example, peak ornaments are notable features in some of the historic houses of the Noank Historic District, in the town of Groton, Connecticut.^[1]^:36

The peak ornament is an architectural element in architecture.

See also

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Notes

↑ Clouette, Bruce (July 26, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Noank Historic District". National Park Service. and Accompanying 30 photos, from 1978, including one with peak ornament

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