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  • Among those pieces are five caryatids (columns in the form of draped standing women) that formerly supported the so-called Porch of the Maidens on the Erechtheum, a small temple just to the north of the Parthenon.

    Grading the New Acropolis Filler, Martin 2009

  • Actually, there's a restaurant in Dallas called the Porch that's serving a burger with a fried egg -- that's the only time I've heard of it being served that way in Texas so I wonder if the chef isn't from there.

    No story, just salsa | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007

  • Bloom, led up to the rusticall Porch of a truly farm-like House, with low gable Roofs, a long lattice Window on either Side the Doore, and three Casements above.

    The Bed-Book of Happiness Harold Begbie 1900

  • Laud, who became Bishop of London in 1631, gave an impetus to the work: the celebrated Inigo Jones was appointed architect: in order to prevent the church from being turned into an Exchange, he built a West Porch, which is shown in some of the pictures of St. Paul's.

    The History of London Walter Besant 1868

  • Deeply impressed with the prevailing laxity of morals and the absence of religion, he lifted up his voice, more as a reformer than as an inquirer after truth, and taught for more than fifty years in a place called the Porch, which had once been the resort of the poets.

    The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. John Lord 1852

  • Bloom, led up to the rusticall Porch of a truly farm-like House, with low gable Roofs, a long lattice Window on either Side the Doore, and three Casements above.

    Mary Powell & Deborah's Diary Anne Manning 1843

  • This great poet, and worthy man, died at a house called the Porch-house, towards the West end of the town of Chertsey in Surry,

    The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758 1753

  • On the Porch is a Milwaukee-made band playing in local venues and festivals.

    OnMilwaukee.com 2010

  • With its chic, Hamptons-style design, modern furnishings, and creative use of natural light, all complemented by the enticing aroma of fresh-baked breads and pastries, The Porch will be the idyllic spot for quick, simple, casual and complimentary breakfasts and lunches.

    Celebrity Cruises to Present More Avant-Garde Industry Firsts On Celebrity Silhouette and Celebrity Reflection - Yahoo! Finance 2010

  • The event is the second installment of Music on the Porch, which is put together by the center's Reid Johnson.

    Daily Tar Heel RSS 2009

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