Report of tests of fire proof arches, made in Denver, Colorado, for the Denver Equitable Building Company
Date
December 1890
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."
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.)--19th century; Building materials--Effect of temperature on--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Building materials--Testing--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Denver (Colo.)--19th century; Testing--Colorado--Denver--19th century
Geographic Area
Denver (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Nancy Schriner.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710020793
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
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