Staircases .................. Illustrated Architecture Dictionary

Newel

Newel - The central post or column around which the steps of a circular staircase wind, and which provides support for the staircase

Newel-post - A tall post at the head or foot of a stair, supporting the handrail; often ornamental

Open newel - Stair railing that curls back on itself (term used in the 18th century)

Found in almost all western styles of architecture

In Queen Anne style newel posts, sometimes gas, and later electric, newel lights were installed atop the post.

See also:

• Old House Chronicle Article on repairing a newel post light
  
  
• Patent 6505950 Lighted newel post
  
  
• Staircases

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Examples from Buffalo:

• Illustration above: Roycroft Inn
  
  
• Renaissance Revival -Ellicott Square Building
  
  
• Greek Revival - Wilcox Mansion
  
  
• Greek Revival - Boies-Lord House (Hamburg)
  
  
• Greek Revival - St. Peter's (German) Evangelical Church / Tonawanda-Kenmore Historical Society and Museum
  
  
• Eastlake - 51 Symphony Circle
  
  
• Schoellkopf-Vom Berge Manor
  
  
• Eberhardt House - Example #1
  
  
• Eberhardt House - Example #2
  
  
• Richmond-Lockwood House
  
  
• Victorian - Robert B. Adam House
  
  
• John G. Brendel Building
  
  
• 584 West Ferry Street
  
  
• Dr. Charles Cary House, 340 Delaware Ave.
  
  
• Newel post gas light - Carl Slone Antique Lighting and Windows
  
  
• Newel post light - Buffalo Athletic Club
  
  
• Empire newel post - Livingston- Backus House, Genesee Country Village, & Museum

Other examples:

• Aesthetic newel post light