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Price List of Mettlach Tiles

This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.

GLC00687.158

Mettlach Tiles

These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.

GLC00687.159

New York trade reporter. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (May 29, 1875)]

The front page article, "Fire-proof Building Material: Teil Hydraulic Concrete Blocks and Artificial Stone: The Problem Solved: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York," describes the need for fireproof buildings, the materials used, and the...

GLC00687.160

to Hon. N.C. Ely

He discusses the idea of fireproofing homes.

GLC00687.161

to Gents

The issue of fireproof buildings is important in forestry matters, and he requests the value of raising building quality. Fireproofing buildings will cost less in the end and are more healthy.

GLC00687.163

to His Excellency The Governor, and To the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts

Losses in the country due to forest fires affect the political economy as well as national wealth. Fireproof buildings of brick and mortar should be the rule rather than the exception. Deforestation should be regulated.

GLC00687.189

The Fire-Proof Building Company, of New York

They list several different types of fireproof building material for building owners, architects, and builders. Engravings of building materials and construction efforts reveal different uses for fireproof materials, with a list of examples of such...

GLC00687.190

[New York Post over 300 issues].

Includes complete printing of Marbury v. Madison in two issues, complete printing of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty and Conventions, a fire in New York, a slave rebellion, etc.

GLC08231

to darling Cherry

An acquaintance went into the shoe manufacturing business but the Great Portland fire burnt up his business. The railroad that is to connect Lisbon with Madrid has been completed. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.091

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes having fought a forest fire during training that day.

GLC09120.208