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The San Francisco earthquake and fire; a brief history of the disaster; a presentation of facts and resulting phenomena, with special reference to the efficiency of building materials, lessons of the disaster (1906)

Himmelwright, Abraham Lincoln Artman, 1865-, Roebling Construction Co · New York, N.Y., The Roebling construction company · leaf 146

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PACIFIC STATES TEL. & TEL. CO.S South Office. Second Story. The metal covered window frames and sash,with wire glazing, prevented the fire from entering this story. The story immediately above, with improtected window openings,was subjected to an intensely hot fire without causing the slightest… … PACIFIC STATES TEL. & TEL. CO.S South Offict-. Third Story, Sliowing tlie hirgc switchboard,valued at $90,000, totally destroyed. The Roebling concrete column protection, three large skylights, and the suspendedwire lath and plaster ceiling are in good condition. The cement floor finish is but…

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