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ports,^ which^ consistedofrobustprimarytrusses^backed^ up^ by^ simplersecondary^ones.Reinforcingthe^ vault^Vaults^ are^supported^bytemporary^woodenbraces,^ individually^ mea-
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pled^ on^ aside^roof;^ anew^ one^will^ replace^it^at^thetop^ of^thespire.
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