Is there any symbolism to crescent moons cut into window shutters? The ones 
around here that were built in the mid 1930s have the crescent almost like a 
rocker, rather than from the side as we usually see a crescent moon depicted. 

I have developed an interest in symbolism designed and built into houses. 
Several years ago, we had the opportunity to examine a Colonial Revival house 
designed by master architect Richard Requa, who was almost totally famous for 
Spanish Colonial and Eclectic housing designs. This was his last project, as he 
died before completion. The first thing that struck me was a dormer window 
placed to capture moon and sunlight on a staircase, but really not visible from 
the outside. The owner said they never have to turn on a light because the 
staircase is naturall lit. Then we noticed various masonic elements in the windows, 
so I contacted a master mason of one of the more secret orders. He informed 
me the number of steps, changes in angle, and approach to the front door had 
"meaning," but I would have to become a member to learn what it meant. I never 
joined, but assumed the forst owner was a mason. Has anyone else observed 
symbolism designed into houses for the occupants?

Ron May
Legacy 106, Inc.