Report of tests of fire proof arches, made in Denver, Colorado, for the Denver Equitable Building Company
Summary
View of comparative engineering tests for the Equitable Building Company in Denver, Colorado; shows an arch, a kiln or oven, bricks, steel girders, and a smokestack. Letters read: "C8."
Date
December 1890
Notes
Also on title page: "Office of Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul, architects, Boston Building, Denver, Colorado" and "December 19th, 20th, 22nd & 23rd, 1890."; Penciled on paper backing: "44" and "Plate 22."; Title from typed legal document describing bid competitors and test results. Includes drawings and graphs with specifications. See: C MSS -M1033 M97-1982.; R7100207938
Physical Description
1 photoprint on paper backing ; 19 x 12 cm. (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Equitable Building clippings and pictures.
Subject
Equitable Building (Denver, Colo.)--1890-1900.; Building materials--Effect of temperature on--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Building materials--Testing--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.; Denver (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Testing--Colorado--Denver--1890-1900.
Source
Source: Nancy Schriner.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Western History
