The Queen's Dictionary of Architectural Terms

Gibbs Surround

Noun: A door or window framing device with alternating large and small blocks of stone named after Scottish architect James Gibbs (1682 – 1754). Gibbs was an influential architect in England in the early 1700’s. His most influential work is St. Martin-in-the-Fields which employs the motif.

700 Walnut Street (1895)
Downtown

On the same building, the design is incorporated with a segmented arched window pediment.
In some instances the device is elongated from the openings to create further pattern on the elevation.

Sixth District School (1896)
Over the Rhine - 1525 Elm Street
Architect: Henry Siter

Fire Station Co. 34 (1906)
Clifton - 301 Ludlow Avenue
Architect: Hake & Kuck