electrolier
Electrolier is a light fixture that holds electric lamps. Normally, the term designates an elaborate light fixture suspended from above, such as a large, multi-bulb pendant light. Additionally, the term is used by architects in the United States to refer to electric street lights or any exterior light fixture mounted on a pole or standard.
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The word is analogous to chandelier, from which it was formed. • Illustration — This 6 ft crystal electrolier (chandelier) hangs from the dome of the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda. A manual winch originally lowered it about 120 ft to the floor for maintenance, as seen in the c. 1910 photograph. • Illustration — Access door of the Minnesota State Capitol electrolier open to show bulbs An example usage of the term is found in Sir John Betjeman's poem "The Metropolitan Railway - Baker Street Station Buffet" from his collection "A Few Late Chrysanthemums" (1954): "Early Electric! 1910 • Illustration — 1894 bronze electrolier with 45 branches in Pullman Memorial Universalist Church, Albion, NY
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