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Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors
The cornerstone (or foundation stone or setting stone) is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry Foundation (engineering), foundation. All other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire Construction, structure. Over time a cornerstone became a ceremony, ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, Construction worker, builder, and other significant individuals. The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component of eastern architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally. Some cornerstones include time capsules from, or engravings commemorating, the time a particular building was built. History The ceremony typically involved the placing of Sacrifice, offerings of cereal, grain, wine and oil on or under the stone. These wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornerstone (other)
A cornerstone is a ceremonial masonry stone set in a prominent location on the outside of a building. Cornerstone may also refer to: Companies and organizations *Cornerstone (agency), a New York-based creative agency *Cornerstone, an imprint of Random House UK * Cornerstone (charity), a Scottish charity providing support and care for people with disabilities *Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., an American cloud-based talent management software company * Cornerstone Policy Research and its legislative action arm Cornerstone-Action, a U.S. political organization based in the state of New Hampshire * Cornerstone Research, an economic and financial consulting firm in the United States * Cornerstone Theater Company, a Los Angeles–based theater company * Cornerstones F.C., a Ghanaian football club * Cornerstone Church (other) *Cornerstone Barristers Music * Cornerstone (Austrian Band), AOR-group * Cornerstone, Danish hard rock group formed by Doogie White * Cornerstone Fes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
