Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, Comstock · leaf 785
hod used for supporting the granite wallsat the fourth floor level of the Masonic Temple. Chicago. It shouldbe noticed that an open joint is left opposite the supporting angle toallow for expansion and contraction in the steel columns. When the wall is faced with ornamental terra-cotta, the latter… … CMANNtl. PU« *• «eo»f . ,_i Onrront.or benn Fig. 600. Spandrel Wall Supports. New York Life Building, Chicago. usually made of 34-ich square or round iron rods, which arehooked into the ribs provided in the terra-cotta blocks, and thendrawn tight to the brickwork or metalwork by means of nuts…
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