Cupolas are standout features in architecture across the United States. However, they often go unnoticed. Serving both functional and decorative roles, cupolas can be found atop civic buildings, ...

The architectural landscape of rural and suburban areas often features a distinct rooftop element known as the cupola, a structure that serves as both a historical callback and a functional ...

Local lore suggests the cupola on the Common Pleas Courthouse came from the old St. Charles Hotel. The origin of this story is apparently the book, "Cape Girardeau: Biography of a City," by Felix E.

Cupolas are small structures built over a hole in the roof centerline to provide light, ventilation, a nice view or perhaps some decoration to the overall structure. While found on many kinds of ...