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A, support bracket and column for supporting an elevated structure during and after construction. The support bracket includes a connection plate that is attached to and overlapped by the column base so that the support bracket is concealed from view when construction is completed, and variations of

A, support bracket and column for supporting an elevated structure during and after construction. The support bracket includes a connection plate that is attached to and overlapped by the column base so that the support bracket is concealed from view when construction is completed, and variations of the support bracket provide means to raise or lower the attached column during construction.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for supporting an elevated, cantilevered architectural structure with a concealed support bracket, comprising: providing a plurality of support brackets, each support bracket comprising a connection plate opposite a foundation plate and at least one rigid strut

The invention claimed is: 1. A method for supporting an elevated, cantilevered architectural structure with a concealed support bracket, comprising: providing a plurality of support brackets, each support bracket comprising a connection plate opposite a foundation plate and at least one rigid strut extending between and fixed to the bottom surface of said connection plate and the top surface of said foundation plate; fixing with a fastener means, each connection plate to an underside surface of a column base to provide a plurality of integrated column and support bracket assemblies, each said column base underside surface overlapping the periphery of each said connection plate and concealing each said connection plate and fastener means from view; placing each integrated assembly at a location on an unfinished foundation; positioning each connection plate at a desired elevation; fixing the foundation plate of each integrated assembly to the unfinished foundation; supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure with the column portion of each integrated assembly, said at least one rigid strut resisting compressive and shear forces generated by the supported structure and preventing connection plate movement away from said desired elevation position; finishing the foundation to correspond with the desired elevation and imbedding the support bracket of each integrated assembly within the finished foundation, whereby the steps imbedding and overlapping conceal the support bracket and related fastener means from view; and continuing to support the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure on the column portion of the integrated assembly after construction is completed. 2. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 1, comprising: positioning each said connection plate at the desired elevation before said foundation plate is fixed to the unfinished foundation. 3. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 1, comprising: positioning each said connection plate at the desired elevation after said foundation plate is fixed to the unfinished foundation. 4. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 3, wherein said connection plate is positioned at the desired elevation by increasing or decreasing the length of said at least one rigid strut. 5. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 4, wherein said step increasing or decreasing the length of said at least one rigid strut comprises rotating a threaded head and extending or retracting from said threaded head a first threaded rod fixed to said top surface of the foundation plate and a second threaded rod fixed to said bottom surface of the connection plate. 6. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 4, comprising fixing said connection plate at said desired elevation by engaging a lock device that prevents increasing, or decreasing the length of said at least one rigid strut. 7. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 3, whereby said connection plate is positioned at said desired elevation by adjusting a wedge arrangement integral with the foundation plate. 8. A method for supporting an elevated architectural structure with a concealed support bracket and column assembly, the steps of the method, comprising: providing at least one support bracket and column assembly, the support bracket comprising a connection plate opposite a foundation plate and at least one rigid strut extending between and fixed to said connection plate and said foundation plate, the column comprising a top end and a base end, said base end fixed to and overlapping the periphery of said connection plate and concealing said connection plate and a fastener structure from view to; placing said at least one support bracket and column assembly on an unfinished foundation; positioning said connection plate at a desired elevation; fastening the foundation plate to the unfinished foundation; supporting the elevated architectural structure at the top end of said column during construction, said at least one rigid strut resisting compressive and shear forces generated by the supported architectural structure; finishing the foundation to correspond with said desired elevation and imbedding the support bracket therein, the overlapping column base concealing the imbedded support bracket from view. 9. The method for supporting the elevated architectural structure recited in claim 8, comprising positioning the connection plate at the desired elevation after said support bracket is fastened to the unfinished foundation. 10. The method for supporting an elevated architectural structure recited in claim 8, comprising positioning the connection plate at the desired elevation before said support bracket is fastened to the unfinished foundation. 11. The method for supporting the elevated architectural structure recited in claim 9, comprising adjusting the length of said at least one rigid strut to position said connection plate at the desired elevation. 12. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 1, comprising; fixing each connection plate to the underside surface of the column base by inserting fasteners through apertures in said connection plate and driving the fasteners into the column base. 13. The method for supporting the elevated, cantilevered architectural structure recited in claim 1, comprising; fixing each connection plate to the underside surface of a tubular column base by inserting an upward extending portion of said connection plate into the tubular column base and bonding said connection plate thereto.