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The ancient Romans had a tradition: whenever one of their engineers constructed an arch, as the capstone was hoisted into place, the engineer assumed accountability for his work in the most profound way possible: he stood under the arch.

- Michael Armstrong

I count Saturday`s marker as a capstone '“ a kind of public statement that it (the house) has been recognized by a governmental body for its historical significance.

- Howard Smith