1. Elaborate decoration: Victorian cupolas often featured ornate carvings or intricate ironwork, and may have been painted in bright colors.
2. Rounded or octagonal shape: Victorian cupolas were typically shaped as either a rounded dome or an octagonal structure with eight sides.
3. Multiple windows: Cupolas often featured multiple windows or vents, which could serve to increase ventilation or provide natural light.
4. Size: Victorian cupolas were generally quite large, and could be the dominant feature of a building.
5. Use on public buildings: Victorian cupolas were frequently used on public buildings like churches and municipal buildings, and could serve as a symbol of civic pride.
6. Visible from a distance: Cupolas were often positioned at the top of a building, making them visible from a distance and serving as a point of reference for travelers or visitors to the area.
7. Intended for ornamental purposes: While some cupolas may have had functional purposes like providing ventilation or housing a bell, they were primarily intended as an ornamental feature of a building.
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