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The director of the historical society, a courtly man named James Fuller, took us up to the cupola where Sarah Pickett had hidden the family silver from Union soldiers. Ann Banks, Smithsonian Magazine, "Two Women, Their Lives Connected by American Slavery, Tackle Their Shared History," 19 Aug. 2020

The cupola atop the historic Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Lowndesboro, built in 1833, was moved from the state’s first capitol building in Old Cahaba after the town was abandoned. Kelly Kazek | Kkazek@al.com, al, "Here’s a fun fact about every Alabama county," 19 Aug. 2020

There are comfortable beds in the cupola and on the main floor, which has windows on all sides. oregonlive, "10 tempting, crazy Oregon getaways when you’re ready to get out there," 5 June 2020

Neither the museum nor the diocese were offered the cupola, according to each of their respective spokespeople. Washington Post, "Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse demolished in Kalamazoo," 2 Mar. 2020

Outside, the roof is made of slate, with custom copper accents (cupola and gutters). Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, "This Dream Garage Is a Four-Bay Carriage House," 5 Apr. 2020

The cupola dome atop the former Nazareth motherhouse in Kalamazoo was removed Dec. 19, and remains wrapped up in front of the debris. Washington Post, "Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse demolished in Kalamazoo," 2 Mar. 2020

In Steingaden, the bucolic meadow and plain façade of Wieskirche belie the rococo church’s glorious cupola, gilded stucco, and marble balustrades, all mystically illuminated by the large windows. National Geographic, "Castles, vineyards, and fairy-tale villages: Drive the Romantic Road," 14 Aug. 2019

Down the hall is the master bedroom and full bath, plus space for extra guests and access to the cupola. Boston.com Real Estate, "Vacation home goes green in the White Mountains," 16 Oct. 2019

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