Triumphs and wonders of the 19th century, a volume of original, historic and descriptive writings showing the many and marvellous achievements which distinguish an hundred years of material, intellectual, social and moral progress (1901)
Boyd, James Penny, 1836-1910 · Philadelphia, A. J. Holman & co · leaf 202
en against similar occurrences were the beginning of efforts towardmethods of fireproof construction. Granite, marble, and limestone were dis-carded in favor of sandstone, brick, and terra cotta; iron beams carryingbrick or concrete (subsequently hollow terra cotta) arches were introduced,and metal… … TRINITY CHURCH, NEW XORK. 184 TRIUMPHS AND WONDERS OF THE XIXTn CENTURY In 1873 the financial panic gave a check to many building operations, butit was of comparatively short duration, for in 1876 all the other nations of theearth were invited to unite with us at Philadelphia in celebrating the…
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