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Powell, George May, 1835-1905 The Fire-Proof Building Company, of New York

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.190 Author/Creator: Powell, George May, 1835-1905 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Broadsheet Date: 1835-1905 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 30.2 cm, Width: 23.6 cm Order a Copy

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 buildings in New York City.

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

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