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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.160 Author/Creator: New York Trade Reporter Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 29 May 1875 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 60.9 cm, Width: 46.5 cm Order a Copy

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 company and examples of their work.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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