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ThcriiM) - I'Memish walls have
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The proportion of ThernioFlemish
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nw^nious balance.
The headers, bein<^ on 17-inch centers,
can Ik' toned so as to snij^^est ver-
tical lines and thns increase the a]>-
parent heij^^ht of the bnildin.<,^
Thernio-I-"lemish bricks are made in a
j^reater variety of colors and finishes
than ordinary bricks, antl effects,
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ARCHITECTS' SPECIFICATION INDEX
iFur Index to j\ tlv«rti»«m«rH», seo n«>xt pn^a
ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTORS. MODELING,
ETC.
O. S. Sar»i, 123 O.ik St., San Francisco.
G. KoKiiicr & (o. :ii K. R. .\ve.. San Mateo.
The Schoenfeld Marble Co., 265 Shipley St..
San Francisco.
Western Sculptors, S33-53S Turk St., San Fran-
cisco.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA
GladdinR. Mcltean & Company. Crocker Bldg..
San Francisco.
Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, Mills
Bld^., San Francisco.
Independent Sewer Pipe & Terra Cutta Co.,
233 S. Los Angeles St.. Los Angeles.
ART GLASS
Svlvain Le Dcif. 134 Lenien Ave.. San Jose.
Fresno .\rt Glass Co., J124 Tnoluniiie St .
Fresno.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
Scott Company, 243 Minna St., San Francisco
Pacific Fire Elxtinguisher Co.. S07 Montgomery
St., San Francisco.
BANK FI.XTURES AND INTERIORS
A. ;. Forbes A Son. 1530 Filbert St.. San Fran-
cisco.
Fink & Schindler, 218 13th St.. San Francisco.
C. F. Weber & Co.. 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
M. G. West Co., 353 Market St.. San Francisco.
Home Mfg. Co., 543 Brannan St.. San Fran-
cisco.
BELTING. PACKING. ETC.
H. N. Cook Belting Co., 317-319 Howard St.,
San Francisco.
BELLS— TOWER, ETC.
McShane Bell Foundry Co.. 461 Market St..
San Francisco.
BLACKBOARDS
C. F. Weber & Co.. 365 Market St.. San Fran-
cisco.
BONDS FOR CONTRACTORS
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland
surance Exchange Bldg., San Francisco.
'I-L_ T-.J ;... /•_ T
In-
Globe Indemnity Co., Insurance Exchange Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Company.
First National Bank Bldg.. San Francisco.
Pacific Coast Casualty Cn., 416 Montgomery St..
San Francisco.
H Y. MacMeans & Co.. 341 Monadnock Bldg.,
San Francisco.
ItKUK— PRESSED, PAVING, ETC.
California Paving Brick Co., Phelan Bldg.. San
Francisco.
Craycroft-Hcrrold Brick Co.. GrifRth-McKcnzie
Bldg., Fresno, Cal.
Ciranitc Pre«,s Brick Co., Ochsncr Bldg., Sacra-
mento.
Diamond Brick Co., Balboa Bldg., San Francisco.
Gladding, McBean & Company. Crocker Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Los .Vnceles Pressed Brick Co., Frost Bldg.. Los
Angeles.
Liyermore Fire Brick Co.. Livermore, Cal.
Pratt Building Material Co.. Hearst Bldg.. San
Francisco.
SteiRcr Terra Cotta & Pottery Works, Mills
Bldg., San Francisco.
Thermos Brick Co., Monadnock Bldg.. San
Francisco.
United Materials Co.. Crossley Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
BRICK AND CEMENT COATING
Wadsworth. Howland & Co.. Inc. (See Adv.
for Pacific Coast Agents.)
Biturine Company or America, 24 California
St.. San Francisco.
TrusCon Par-Seal, made by Trussed Concrete
Steel Co. (See Adv. for Pacific Coast
Agents.)
Glidden Products, sold by Whittier-Coburn Co..
Howard and Bcale Sts.. San Francisco, and
Tibbctts Oldficld Co.. 908 Swain St.. Los An-
geles.
BRICK STAINS
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co., Boston. Mass., agencies
in San Francisco. Oakland, Los Angeles, Port-
land, Tacoma and Spokane.
Bril.DFRS' HARDWARE
Bennett Bros., agents for Sargent Hardware.
514 Market St., San Francisco.
Pacific Hardware & Steel Company, San Fran-
cisco, {3akland, Berkeley, and Los Angeles.
Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., Commercial Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Vonnegut Hardware Co., Indianapolis. (See
.•\Hv. for Coast agencies.)
Western Bra-ss Mfg. Co., 217 Tehama St., S. F.
BUILDINo MATERIAL, SUPPLIES. ETC.
Pacific Building Materials Co.. 523 Market St.,
San Francisco.
C. Jorgenscn & Co., 356 Market St., S. F.
Western Builders' Supply Co., 155 New Mont-
gomery St., San Francisco.
Biturine Company of America. 24 California
St.. San Francisco.
C. Roman. 173 lessie St., San Francisco.
C. F. Pratt Building Material Co.. Hearst
Bldg., San Francisco.
CAEN STONE
A. Knowles. 985 Folsom St.. San Francisco.
Clean Fr«sh Water
Gravel from Plca.">-
anton — Ilealdsburg
Roofing Gravel
Phone Suiter 1582
A (r* i'
St.-vr.-
LoW'
Citv. -
GRANT GRAVEL CO.
Tcmporar>' City Hall. Masonic Temple,
ition at Oakland. St. Luke's Hospital,
r first-class buildings. Accepted on all
'.ork.
FLATIRON BLIIDING. S^N FRANCISCO
At M.irkrl. Sutler ,ind Sansomc Strccis
An Index to the Advertisements
Page
American Concrete Co 159
American Heat & Power Co. . 25
American Keene Cement Co. . 19
American Mason Safety Tread 150
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co. 2 1
American Steel Bar Co ii
Amweg. F. J 138
Armstrong Cork Co 158
Atlas Portland Cement Co. . . 34
Austin Cube Mixer 36
Automatic Electric Heating
Company 147
Bacon, Ed. R 135
Barrett & Hilp 162
Bass-Hueter Co 23
Bay Development Co 130
Bennett Bros 132
Biggers. A. W 156
Biturine Co 44
Boise Sandstone Co 145
Boscus, J. M 163
Bowser & Co., S. F 133
Braun, J. G 40
Breite, W. W v 139
Brick Builders' Bureau 40
Erode Iron Works 41
Building Material Company,
The. Inc 6
Bullis. E. A. & Co 26
Burdett-Rowntree Mfg. Co. . . 18
Burlington Venetian Blind Co. 150
Burnett Iron Works 15
Butte Engineering Co 127
Cabot, Samuel (Inc^ 31
Caementum Paint Co 151
Calif. Artistic Metal & Wire Co. 14
California Bldg. Material Co.
Second Cover
California Granite Co 130
California Paving Brick Co. . . 158
California Photo Engraving Co. 163
California Plumbing Supply Co. 43
California Tile Contracting Co. 156
Central Electric Co 130
Central Iron Works 41
Chalmers. H. A 162
Chicago Pump Co 139
Chowen, W. A 163
Clinton Fireproofing Co 150
Coleman, Alex 146
Collins Studding 1 40
Collman & CoUman 163
Colonial Fireplace Co 43
Concrete Appliances Co 2
Cook, H. N., Belting Co 36
Cowell Lime & Cement Co. . . 154
Crane Co 43
Cravcroft-Hc-rrold Brick Co.. . 141
Cutler Mail Chute Co 38
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.. 137
Decker Elictrical Co 168
Dcnison Blocks 2d Cover
Diamond Brick Co 28
Dieckmann Hardwood Co. ... 129
Dodge & Lathrop 166
Dolbcar Curb Bar .33
Dudfi<ld Lumber Co 153
Dyer Bros 39
Elevator Supply and Repair Co. 15
Electric Agencies Co 149
Electric Ulilitii-s Co 156
Exccllo Mfg. Co 24
FcTguson, W. H 166
Fesa System 151
Fibrcitonc and Roo^ng Co. . . 11
Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland 166
Pinch, Chas. M 154
Fink & Schindlcr Co.. The 135
Fisher. M 163
Fitzpatri(k. F. W 24
Flagg, Edwin H., Scenic Co.. , 7
Forbei, A. J. & Son 1S4
Poster, Vogt Co 138
Fri-sn» Art Gla.18 Co 35
Puller, W. P.. Co 143
Gasparil & Ilammrinil 10
Giant Suction Cleaner Co. ... 22
Gladding, McBcan & Co 29
Glidden Varnith Co 161
Page
Globe Indemnity Co 159
Goheen Manufacturing Co.. . . 35
Graham & Jensen 162
Granite Press Brick Co 166
Grant Gravel Co 7
Gravity Spiral Chute Co 18
Hammond, M. E 151
Hardwood Interior Co 22
Hauser Reversible Window. . . 154
Hausmann, L. M 162
Haws Sanitar>" Drinking Foun-
tain 18
Heath & Milligan 144
Hillard, C. J., Co 42
Hoflfman Heater 33
HoUoway Expanded Metal Lath
Co 142
Holmes Lime Co 9 |
Home Mfg. Co 138
Hunt, Robt. W. & Co 129
Hunter & Hudson 130
Imperial Waterproofing Co 24
Independent Sewer Pipe &
Terra Cotta Co 159
Industrial Engineering Co ... . 15
International Concrete Con. Co 37
Invincible Vacuum Cleaner. . . 165
Jarvis, T. P 145
Jenkins Bros 153
Johnson, S. T., Co 12
Jorgensen & Co 39
Kinnear Rolling Doors 44
Knowles, A 36
LeDeit, Sylvain 149
Lithoid Products Co 43
Livermore Fire Brick Co 44
Los Angeles Pressed Brick Co. 20
Lynch, A 1 62
Mackenzie Roof Co 139
MacMeans Co 166
Majestic Company 142
Mangrum & Otter 18
Marshall & Stearns Co 39
Massachusetts Bonding and
Insurance Company 130
McCabe Hanger Co 138
McKibben & Taylor 149
McShane Bell Foundry 3
Medusa Portland Cement 6
Meek, T. H 159
Meese & Gottfried Co... .Col. In. B
Merritt Ironing Board 42
MeurtT Bros 157
MoUer & Schumann Co 19
Monk. John 165
Monson Bros 162
Mortenson Construction Co.. . 10
Mosaic Tile Co 163
Mott Iron Works 149
Municipal Engineering Co. .. . 36
Muralo Co 27
Musto-Keenan Co 12
Nason, R. N., & Co 13
Nathan, Dohrmann Co 146
National Lumber Co 4
National Roofing Co 14
Nelson, N.O 24
Niles Sand, Gravel & Rock Co. 28
Noble, A. E 166
Norris Co., L. A., Inside Front Cover
Otis Elevator Co Back Cover,
Otto. W. H 154
Owsley, Bert 149
Pacific Building Materials Co.
3d Cover
Pacific Coast Casualty Co. . . . 166
Pacific Fire Extinguisher Co. . .36
Pacific Gas & Electric Co 152
Pacific Gurney Elevator Co. .. 138
Pacific Hardware and Steel Co.
Inside Front ("over
Pacific Imp.Cc.OutBide Back Cover
Pacific Portland Cement Co.
1st and 4th Cover
Pacific Rolling Mills 41
Pacific Structural Iron Workt. 159
Pacific Sewer Pipe Co 29
Palm Iron Works. 42
Palmer. P. A 166
Page
Paraffine Pamt Co 17
Parrott&Co 140
Perfection Reversible Window
Co 151
Petersen, H. L 9
Peterson- James Co 146
PetrovflFskv. John 146
PhiUips, Chas. T 166
Pitcher Door Hanger 4
Pittsburg Heater Co 148
Pneulectric Co 1 49
Pratt Building Material Co.. . . 128
Prometheus Electric Co 151
Ralston Iron Works 42
Ransome Concrete Co 130
Reliance Bali-Bearing Door
Hanger 131
Riggs, Arthur T 139
Roberts Mfg Co 159
Rognier & Co 146
Roman, C 151
Russell & Erwin Mfe. Co 30
Samson Cordage Works 1 30
S. F. Metal Stamping and Cor-
rugating Co 38
S. F. Elevator Co 162
S. F. Pioneer Varnish Works. . 23
Santa Fe Lumber Co 157
Sarsi, O. S 146
Schaer Bros 24
Schoenfeld Marble Co 1 54
Scott Co 138
Self Winding Clock Co 168
Shreiber & Sons Co 38
Sound Construction Co 138
Southern Pacific Co 158
Spencer Elevator Co 13
Standard Elec. Time Co., Insert A
Standard Varnish Works 147
Steiger Terra Cotta & Pottery
Works 29
Stur^?is. G. E 18
Sunset Lumber Company 157
Swan, Robert 146
Swedish Metal Co 154
Taylor & Co 138
Telephone Electric Equipment
Co 24
Thayer & Co 141
Thermos Brick Co 5
Toplight Shade Co 4
Totten Planing Mill Co 159
Trussed Concrete Steel Co. ... 160
Tuec Co 32
Tvrrel, Horace W 149
Tibbetts-Oldfield Co 161
Union Blind and Ladder Co. . . 145
United Materials Co 20
U. S. Metal Products Co 167
U. S. Steel Products Co 155
Universal Safety Tread Co ... 29
Utility Ga5 Generator Co 18
Van Emon Elevator Co 1
Van Fleet, M. C 150
Vonnegut Hardware Co 23
Vulcan Iron Works 38
Wadsworth. Howland & Co.. . 31
Waters. R. J 163
Weber. C. F. & Co 150
West Coast Wire & Iron Works 162
West, M.G 137
Western Bra.ss Mfg Co 146
Western Building and Engineer-
Company 165
Western Builders' Supply Co. . 37
Western Iron Works 41
Western Pacific Co 164
Western Sculptors 165
Western States Porcelain Co. . 28
White Bros 126
White Steel Sanitary Co 11
Whitney Window Co 150
Whittier-Coburn Co 161
Williams Bros. & Henderson. . 157
Williams. H. S 163
Wittman, Lymnn & Co 149
Wo<k1 Lumber Co 1.10
Woods & Huddart 145
Zelintky. D 162
The Architect and Engineer
If f PFTFRSFN Rg'^^Q*"^^^ Concrete Construction
Artificial Stone Sidewalk*, Concrete WalU,
Foundation*, Tai kt, Re«ervoir», Etc., Etc.
Room. 322324, 62 POST STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
ARCHITECTS* SPECIFICATION INDEX Continued
CEMENT
Ati
' ("cincnt Co.. represented by Unit-
r Co. anJ Pacific Portland Cement
( - III Francisco.
Mt. Diablo, sold by Henry Cowell Lime & Ce-
ment Co., 9 Main St., San Francisco.
"Golden Gate." manufactured by Pacific Port-
land Cement Co.. Pacific lUdR., San Francisco.
Medusa White Portland Omcnt, sold by Build-
inft Material Co., Inc., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco.
CE.ME.NT EXTERIOR W.XTERPRGOF CO.\TIN(;
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworlh, Ilowland & Co. (See distributing
.\gents on page 32.)
Biturine Co., of America, 34 California St., San
Francifco.
"Inipcrvite" sold by E. .-V. Bullis & Co. (See
advertisement on page 26.)
Concrete Cement Coatm^, manufactured by the
Muralo Company. (isee full-page advertise-
ment, color insert.)
Imperial Waterproofing, manufactured by Im-
perial Co., 183 Stevenson St., San Francisco.
Trus-Con Par-Seal, made by Trussed Concrete
Steel Co. (See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Glidden'y Liquid Cement and Li<iui<l Cement
Enamel, sold on Pacific Coast by Whittier, Co-
burn Company, San Francisco, and Tibbetts-
Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
CEMENT E.XTERIOR FI.MSH
Biturine Company of America, 24 California
St.. San Francisco.
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworth. Ilowland & Co. (See list of Dis-
tributing .-Xgents on page 31.)
Glidden"s Liquid Cement and Liquid Cement
Enamel, sold on Pacific Coast by Whittier Co-
burn Co., San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield
Co.. Los Angeles.
Dry Mortar Colors sold by E. .-V. Bullis & Co.
(Sec advertisement, page 26.)
Medusa White Portland Cement. California
Agents, the Building Material Co., Inc., 587
Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco.
Concrete Cement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo Company. (See afull-page adver-
ment. color insert.)
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co.. Boston, Mass.. agencies
in San Francisco. Oakland. Los Angeles, Port-
land. Tacomi and Spokane.
CEMENT FLOOR COATING
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworth. Howland & Co. (See list of Dis-
tributing .-Vgents on page 3t.)
Glidden's Concrete Floor Dressing, sold on Pa-
cific Coast by Whittier. Cnlmrn Comp.iny. San
Fr.-incisco. and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los An-
geles.
Heath S- Milligan Mfg. Co., 7-lS Fremont St.,
"^an Francisco.
"Carbile" floor surfacing manufactured by E.
.'\. Bullis & Co. (See advertisement. t>agc2'>.>
Moller »Sr Schumann Co., Hilo \'arnishes, 1022
Mission St., San Francisco.
t|-.MK.\r 1-1. (•••!< C().\ll.\t; Continued
■'Ft-drral Steel Cement Hardener" manufac-
tured by Federal Steel Cement Mills, Cleve-
land, represented by E. .\. llullis & Co. (Sec
advertisement, page 26.)
CEMENT TKS1>— CHE.MICAL ENGINEERS
Robert W. Hunt & Co., 251 Kearny St., San
Francisco.
CHCRCH INTERIORS
Fink & Schindler. 2l8 13th St., San Francisco.
CHUTES— GRANTTY SPIRAL
Gravity Spiral Chutes by .Minnesota Manufac-
turers' Association. G. E. Sturgis, Agt., 602
Mission St., San Francisco.
CEMENT MORTAR HARDENER
"Federal Steel Cement Hardener" manufac-
tured by Federal Steel Cement Mills. Cleve-
land, represented by E. A. Bullis & Co. (Sec
advertisement, page 26.)
COLD ST0RA(;E PLANTS
N'ulcan Iron Works. San Francisco.
T. P. Jarvis Crude Oil Burning Co., 275 Con-
necticut St., San Francisco.
Cr.OC KS^TOWER
Standard Electric Time Co., 461 Market St..
San Francisco.
Decker Electrical Construction Co., Ill New
Montgomery St., San Francisco.
COMPOSITION FLOORING
Fibrcstone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Lithoid Products Co., Merchants Exchange
HMe.. Snn Fr.nncisco
COMPRESSED AIR CLEANERS
The B. & W. Stationary Vacuum Cleaner, sold
by Arthur T. Riggs, 510 Claus Spreckels
Bldg., San Francisco.
Excello Stationary Vacuum Cleaner, F. W.
Schaer Co., Pacific Coast Agts., Santa Maria
lildg., San Francisco.
Giant Stationary Suction Cleaner, San Fran-
cisco and Oakland.
Invincible Vacuum Cleaner, sold by R. W.
Foyle, 149 New Montgomery St., San Fran-
cisco.
Tuec. mfrd. by United Electric Company, Coast
Branch. General Contractors' Association, San
Francisco.
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
American Concrete Co.. Humboldt Bank Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Clinton Fircnroofing Co., Mutual Bank Bldg.,
San Francisco. .„ ,
McKibben & Taylor, 2125 Shattuck Ave., Berke-
ley-
Otto. W. H.. 269 Park Ave., San Jose.
Barrett &• Hilp. Sharon Bid?., San Francisco.
Foster. Vogt Co.. Sharon Bldg.. San Fr.-incisco.
P. A. Palmer, Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco.
Petersen. H. L.. 62 Post St., San Francisco.
A. Lvnch. 185 Stevenson St.. San Francisco.
Rans^me Concrete Co., Oakland and Sacra-
mento. .
International Concrete Construction Company,
West Berkeley, Cal.
Specify...
For Plastering
PMONt SUTTCH 2202
Gaaranteed Against Pitting or Popping
Holmes Lime &. Cement Co.
600 Postal Telegraph Bldg., San Francisco
iO
The Architect and Engineer
Telephone Sutter 4765
QASPARD
&
HAiVI/VlOIND
BUIUDIING
COrNSTRUCTIOIN
425 Sharon Building, 55 New Montgomer}
St. San Francisco, Cal.
AHCMITE-CTS" SPECinCATlON INDEX-Coafinued
CONXUETE MIXERS
Austin Improved Cube Mixer. Factory branch,
temporary office, 1235 Pine St., San Francisco.
Foote Mixers sold by Edw. K. Uacon, 4U Na-
toma St., San Francisco.
Smith Mixers, sold by Parrott & Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
CO.NXRETE POURING APPARATUS
Concrete Appliances Co., Los Angeles; Parrott
& Co., Coast Representatives, San Francisco,
Portland, Seattle.
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
United States Steel Products Co., San Fran-
cisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle.
Clinton Welded Reinforcing System, L. A. Nor-
ris, 140 Townsend St., San Francisco.
"Kahn System," see advertisement on page 158,
this issue.
International Fabric & Cable, represented by
Western Builders' Supply Co., 155 New Mont-
gomery St.. San Francisco.
Triangle Mesh Fabric. Sales Agents, Pacific
Building Materials Co., 523 Market St., San
Francisco.
Twisted Bars, sold by Woods & Huddart, 444
Market St.. San Francisco.
CONCRETE SURFACING
"Biturine," sold by Biturine Co. of America, 24
California St., San Francisco.
"Concreta" sold by W. P. Fuller & Co., San
Francisco.
Wadsworth, Rowland & Co.'s Bay State Brick
and Cement Coating, sold by R. N. Nason &
Co., San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Glidden Liquid Cement, manufactured by Glid-
den X'arnish Co.. Whittier, Coburn Co., San
Francisco, and Tibbetts-OIdfield Co., Los An-
geles.
Goheen Mfg. Co., Canton C, C. W. Coburn &
Co., 320 Sfarket St., San Francisco, and A. J.
Capron, Ainsworth Bldg., Portland, Oregon.
Moller & Schumann, 1023 Mission St., San
Francisco.
CONTRACTORS, GENERAL
American Loiicreie Co., Humboldt Bank Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Collman & Collman, 526 Sharon Bldg., San
Francisco.
Foster, Vogt Co.. Sharon Bldg.. San Francisco.
M. I'isher, California-Pacific Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Howard S. Williams, Hearst Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Graham & Jensen. Maskev Bldg.. San Franrisco.
Gaspard &• Hammond. Sharon Bldg., San Fran-
cisco. (Sec card above.)
Lester Stock, 12 Geary St., San Francisco.
Monson Bros.. 1907 Bryant St.. San Francisco.
John Monk, 2016 Vallejo St., San Francisco.
Kansome Concrete Co.. 1218 Broadway, Oakland.
Williams Bros. & Henderson, Holbrook Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Burt T. Owsley, 311 Sharon Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Arthur W. Biggers, 112 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
Sound Construction Co., Hearst Building, San
Francisco.
Barrett * Hiln. Sharon Bldg.. Snn Franci«co
Western Building 8r F,ngincrring Cn., 455 Phrlan
ni.lt' . '<..li IV.-inri^rn
CORK FLOORING
"Linotile." manufactured by .Armstrong Cork &.
Insulation Company. M. C. Van Fleet, agt.,
120 Jessie St., San Francisco.
CORNER BAR
Uolbear Curb Bar, manufactured by .American
Steel Bar Co., 1034 Merchants Exchange
Bldg., San Francisco.
CORNER BEAD ,, ,
United States Metal Products Co., 525 Market
St., San Francisco.; 750 Keller St., San Fran-
cisco.
CRUSHED ROCK
Grant Gravel Co., Flat Iron Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Niles Rock, sold by California Building Ma-
terial Company, Pacific Bldg., San Francisco.
Niles Sand, Gravel & Rock Co., Mutual Bank
Bldg.. San Francisco.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
DAMP-PROOFING COMPOUND .
Biturine Co. of America, 24 California St.,
San Francisco. t^ „ r~ ^
Glidden's Liquid Rubber, sold on Pacific Coast
bv Whittier. Coburn Company, San Fran-
cisco, and Tibbetts-OIdfield Co., Los Angeles.
Imperial Co., 183 Stevenson St., San Francisco.
Lithoid Product Co., Merchants Exchange Bldg.,
San Francisco. ^ , •
Trus-Con Damp Proofing. (See advertisement
of Trussed Concrete Steel Company for Coast
agencies.) u u
"Pabco" Damp Proofing Compound, sold by
Paraffine Paint Co., 34 First St.. San Fran-
Wadsw'orth, Howland & Co., Inc., 84 Washing-
ton St., Boston. (See Adv. for Coast agen-
cies.)
DOOR HANGERS „ , xt v
McCabe Hanger Mfg. Co., New York, N. Y.
Pitcher Hanger, sold by National Lumber Co.,
Fifth and Brvant Sts., San Francisco^
Reliance Hanger, sold by Sartorius Co^ San
Francisco; D. F. Fryer & Co., Louis R. He-
dell. Los Angeles, and Portland Wire & Iron
Works.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Haws Sanitary Fountain. 1808 Harmon St.,
Berkeley. .-<nd C. F. Weber & Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co., 978 Howard St., San
Francisco. ^ , , , j
Crane Company, San Francisco, Oakland, and
Los Angeles.
DUMB WAITERS
Spencer Elevator Company, 173 Beale St., San
Francisco.
Burdctt-Rowntree >Hg. Co., Underwood Bldg.,
San Francisco.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Butte Engineering Co., 683 Howard St., San
F.-ancisco. r. c-
Central Electric Co., 185 Stevenson St., ban
Francisco. „ _
Scott Co., Inc.. 243 Minna St.. San Francisco.
P.icific Fire ExiJnguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St . Sn-1 I-'rnnci'^r.-.
MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION CO.
CONTRACTORS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL AND IRON
H. MOKTF.NSON. I'KKS ( II .\^ ( .. M( )I< ri:.N>()N Vio Ikks and MtiK.
orricr and •hop«: COBNER 1 9TH AND INDIANA STREETS
Phonc: Mi.bion 6033 HOMr M 3916 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
The Architect and Ens^iticer
11
"FIBRESTONE"
SANITARY Fl.OOKlNX;. WAINSCOT AND HASt.
I. aid Exclusively by
FIBRESTONE & HOOFING CO., 971 Howard St. ^,r
ARCHITECTS' SPECIFICATION INDEXCi
ELECTRICAL ENGINKIKS
Albert E. Noble, 17J Jessie St., San Francisco.
Cha». T. rhillips. Pacific IIMk.. San Francisco.
ELEC TKIC STEAM IIE.VTKKS
Automatic Electric H eating Company, 202i
.Market St., San Francisco.
ELECTRIC FIXTURES
Rol]«rts Manufacturing Company, 663 Mission
St., San Francisco.
ELECTRIC PLATE WARMER
The Prometheus Electric Plate Warmer for
residences, clubs, hotels, etc. Sold by M. E.
Hammond, Humboldt Rank BIdg., San Fran-
cisco.
ELEVATORS
Olis Elevator Company, Stockton and North
Point, San Francisco.
Spencer Elevator Company, 126 Beale St., San
Francisco.
San Francisco Elevator Co., 860 Folsom St.,
San Francisco.
Pacific Gurney Elevator Co., 186 Fifth St., San
Francisco.
V'aij Emon Elevator Co., Natoraa St., San Fran-
cisco.
ELEV.\TORS. SIGNALS. FLASHLIGHTS AND
DI.AL INDICATORS
Elevator Supply & Repair Co., Underwood Bldg..
San Francisco
ENGINEERS
F. J. Amweg, 700 Marston Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
W. W. Breite, Clunie Bldg.. San Francisco.
L. M. Hausmann, Sharon Bldg., San Francisco.
Chas. T. Phillips. Pacific Bldg., San Francisco.
Hunter & Hudson. Rialto Bldg., San Francisco.
EXPRESS CALL SYSTEM
Elevator Supply & Repair Co., Underwood
Bldg., San Francisco.
FIRE EXIT DEVICES
Von Duprin Self-Releasing Fire Exit Devices.
Vonnegut Hardware Co. (Sec Adv. for Coast
Agencies.)
FIRE ESCAPES
Burnett Iron Works. Fresno, Cal.
Pacific Structural Iron Works, Structural Iron
and Steel. Fire Escapes, etc. Phone Market
1374: Home J. 3435. 370 84 Tenth St., San
Francisco
Palm Iron & Bridge Works. Sacramento.
Western Iron Works, 141 Beale St., San Fran-
cisco.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Scott Companv. 2Ai Minna St., San Francisco.
Pacific Fire E-xtinguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St., San Francisco.
FIRE BRICK
Livermorc Fire Brick Co., Livermore. Cal.
FIREPL.VCE DAMPER
Head. Thro.it and Damper for open fireplaces.
Colonial Fireplace Co., Chicago. (See adver-
tisement for Coast agencies.)
MKKI'UOOl INC. .\ND PARTITIONS
(lladJing. McBean & Co., Crocker Bldg., San
Francisco.
Los .-Xngclcs Pressed Brick Co., Frost Bldg.,
Los Angeles.
FIREPROOF PAINT
Gliilden Products, sold by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Loi
.•\ngeles.
FIXTURES— BANK. OFFICE. STORE. ETC.
A. J. Forbes & Son, 1530 Filbert St.. San Fran-
cisco.
Fink & Schindler. 218 13lh St.. San Francisco.
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St.. San Fran-
cisco and 210 N. Main St.. Los Angeles, Cal.
T. H. Meek Co., 1157 Mission St., ban Fran-
cisco.
FLOOR VARNISH ,, . ^
BassHueter and San Francisco Pioneer Varnish
Works. 816 Mission St.. San Francisco.
R. N. Nason & Co., 151 Potrero Ave., San
Francisco.
Standard Varnish Works, Chicago, New York
and San Francisco.
Moller & Schumann Co., 1022 Mission St., San
Francisco. . _ , ^
Glidden Products, sold by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Loi
.•\ngeles.
FLOORING— MAGNESITE
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
FLUMES
California Corrugated Culvert Co., West Berk-
eley. Cal.
(^.VRIIAC.E RECEIVER
The .Majestic Built-in Garbage Receiver, sold
by Sherman-Kimball Co., Inc.. San Francisco.
GARAGE EOL'II'.MKNT
Bowser Gasoline Tanks and Outfit. Bowser at
Co.. 612 Howard St.. S.in Francisco.
GAS AND ELECTRIC FIXTURES
Roberts Manufacturing Company, San Fran-
cisco .Tiid Oakland.
GAS GENERATORS
Utility Gas Generator Co., 340 Sansome St.,
San Francisco.
GLASS
VV. P. Fuller & Company, all principal Coast
cities.
Whittier-Coburn Co., Howard & Beale Sts., San
Francisco.
GRANITE
California Granite Co., Sharon Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
GRA\ EL. SAND AND CRUSHED ROCK
Bay Development Co.. 153 Berry St.. S.in Francisco
California Building Material Co.. Pacific Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Del Monre White Sand, sold by Pacific Improve-
ment Co.. Crocker Bldg.. San Francisco.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg.. San
Francisco.
^ ^.-.'1 Mirrors .iru th.- List wi^r^I in S;init.:ry
1'>U C:.tiln«. Paycs 1054-1055 or write it
■Wh-,!. S'.,r' M.,!, -ru- f.ihi
n.ithruuni MquipjiK-nl. Scu S'.vtc
full information.
"WHITE-STEEL" SANITARY FURNITURE CO.
Qrand Rapids. .Wichiican
Nr.rthem CMifomia Southern California
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co. H. R. Boynton Company
San rrnntisco. Calif. I-<'S XnKclcs. Cnllf.
When writing to .-Vdvertisers please mention this magazine.
12
The .Irchitcct and Eiizi)wcr
Clarenxe E. Musto. Pres.
Joseph B. Keenan. VicePres.
GuiDO J. MusTO. Secy & Trcas-
JOSEPH MUSTO SONS=KEENAN CO.
Phone Franklin
C»3a5 —
MARBLE
OFFICE AND MILLS:
535-565 North Point St.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
ARCHITECTS" SPECIFI
GRAVEL, SAND, CRUSHED ROCK— Continued
Grant Gravel Co., Flatiron Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Niles Sand, Rock & Gravel Co.. 971 Howard
St.. San Francisco.
GRAVITY CHUTES
Gravity Spiral Chutes, sold by G. E. Sturgis'
Supply House, 602 Mission St., San Francisco.
HARIJWALL PLASTER
Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co., San Francisco.
American Keene Cement Co., 333 Monadnock
Bldg., San Francisco.
"Empire" Hardwall Plaster, Pacific Portland
Cement Company, Pacific Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
HARDWARE
Russwin Hardware. Joost Bros., San Francisco.
Pacific Hardware & Steel Company, San Fran-
cisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Los Angeles and
San Diego.
Sargent's Hardware, sold by Bennett Bros., 514
Market St., San Francisco.
Western Brass Mfg. Co., 217 Tehama St., S. F.
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Parrott & Co., 320 California St., San Francisco
White Bros., Cor. Fifth and Brannan Sts., San
Francisco.
Hardwood Interior Co., 554 Bryant St., San
Francisco.
HARDWOOD LUMBER
Dieckmann Hardwood Co., Beach and Taylor
Sts., San Francisco.
Parrott & Co., 320 California St., San Fran-
cisco.
While Bros., Cor. Fifth and Brannan Sts., San
Francisco.
HEATERS— AUTOMATIC
Pittsburg Water Heater Co., 237 Powell St.,
San Francisco.
Hoffman Heaters, factory branch, 397 Sutter
St., San Francisco.
HEATING AND X'ENTILATING
American Heat & Power Co., Oakland, Cal.
J. M. Boscus, 975 Howard St.. San Francisco.
Fess System Co., 220 Natoma St., San Francisco.
Mangrum & Otter, Inc., 507 Mission St., San
Francisco.
Scott Company, 243 Minna St., San Francisco.
Wittman. Lyman & Co., 341 Minna St., San
Francisco.
Pacific Fire Extinguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St., San Francisco.
Petersen-James Co., 710 Larkin St., San Fran-
cisco.
HOLLtJW BLOCKS
Denison Hollow Interlocking Blocks, 310 Ochs-
ncr Bldg., Sacramento, and Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg., Portland.
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
Robert W. Hunt & Co., 251 Kearny St., San
Francisco.
IRONING BOARDS
Mcrritt Patent Ironing Board, sold by .\. Horn-
mel, agent, Atllliita Hotel, San Francisco.
IRON PAINT
Gohccn Mfg. Companv, Canton, Ohio.
JOIST HANGERS
Western Builders' Supply Co., 155 New Mont-
gomery St., San Francisco.
KEENE CEMENT
American Kecnc Cement Co., Monadnock Bldg.,
San Francisco.
LIGHTING FIXTURES
Roberts Manufacturing Co., 663 Mission St.,
San Francisco.
LIME
Holmes Lime and Cement Co., Postal Telegrapli
Bldg., San Francisco.
Henry Cowell Lime St Cement Co., 9 Main St.,
San Francisco.
CATION INDEX— Confinued
LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co., 445 Sutter St., San
Francisco.
LUMBER
Dudfield Lumber Co., Palo Alto, Cal.
Sunset Lumber Co., Oakland, Cal.
baiiia Fe Lun.ber Co., Sevenieenih and De Haro
Sts., San Francisco.
E. K. Wood I./\iniber Company, East Oakland,
California.
MILL WORK
Totten Planing Mill Co., Stockton.
Tavlor & Co., 2001 Grand St., Alameda.
MAIL CHUTES
Cutler Mail Chute Co., Rochester, N. Y. (See
Adv. on page 38 for Coast representatives.)
MANTELS
Mangrum & Otter, 561 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
MARIiLE
Schoenfeld Marble Company. San Francisco.
(See advertisement, page 154.)
Columbia Marble Co., 2b8 -Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
Joseph Musto Sons-Keenan Co., 535 North
Point St., San Francisco.
MEDICINE CABINETS
White Steel Sanitary Furniture Co., rep. by
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co., San Francisco.
METAL AND STEEL LATH
"Steelcrete" Expanded Metal Lath, sold by
HoUoway Ex|ianded Metal Company, Monad-
nock Bldg., San Francisco.
L. A. Norris & Co., 140 Townsend St., San
Francisco.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
METAL CEILINGS
San Francisco Metal Stamping & Corrugating
Co., 2269 Folsom St., San Francisco.
METAL DOORS AND WINDOWS
U. S. Metal Products Co., 525 Market St., San
Francisco.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co., Western office,
with M. G. West Co., 353 Market St., San
Francisco.
Crude Oil Burners Opi-rating Kitchiii Rung'.'* i"
Govc-rnincMil Barr.uks .il I'lirl Winfuld Sinlt
OIL BURNERS
Modern KOIJIPMRNTS for
Cooking nnti Henting PInnt.H
S. T. JOMNSON CO.
1337 MISSION ST. 940 GRACE AVE
SAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND
The Architect and Bnjrineer
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SPENCER
ELEVATOR
COMPANY
FORMERLY
WELLS AND SPENCER MACHINE CO
126-128 BEALE STREET
TELEPHONE KEARNY 664 SAN FRANCISCO
ARCHITECTS" SPECIFICATION INDEX Contlnumd
METAL FL'KNITfKK
M. G. West Co., 35J Market St., San Francisco.
Chas. M. Finch. 311 Hoard of Trade Uldg.. San
Francisco.
MET.\L SHINGLES
Meurrr Ilros., 6J0 Third St.. San Francisco.
San Francisco .Metal Stamping & I'orrugating
Co.. 2269 Folsom St.. San Francisco.
OIL ItURNEKS
.■\merican Heat 4 Power Co.. Seventh and Cedar
Sts., Oakland.
S. T. Johnson Co. (see adv. below^.
Fess System Co., 220 Naioma St., San Fran-
cisco.
T. P. Jarvis Crude Oil Burner Co.. 275 Con-
necticut St., San Francisco.
ORNAMENTAL IKON AND BRONZE
Brode Iron Works. 31-37 Hawthorne St., San
Francisco.
Burnett Iron Works, Fresno.
Palm Iron & Bridge Works. Sacramento.
California Artistic .Metal & Wire Co., 349 Sev-
enth St., San Francisco.
J. G. Braun. Chicago and New York.
Ralston Iron Works. 20th and Indiana Sts., San
Francisco.
Monarch Iron Works. 1165 Howard St.. San
Francisco.
C. J. Hillard Company, Inc., 19th and Minne-
sota Sts., Sain FraRcisco.
Shreiber & Sons Co., represented by Western
Builders Supply Co., San Francisco.
West Coast Wirt & Iron Works. 861-863 How-
ard St.. San Francisco.
\'ulcan Iron Works. San Francisco.
PAINTING AND DECORATING
D. Zelinsky, 564 Eddy St., San Francisco.
Horace W. Tyrcll. 1707 38th Ave.. Oakland.
Robert Swan. 1133 E. 12th St., Oakland.
PAINT FOR BRIDGES
Biturine Company of America, 24 California
St.. San Francisco.
PAINT FOR CE.MENT
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworth. Ilowland & Co. (Inc.). (See Adv.
in this issue for Pacific Coast agents.)
"Biturine." sold by Buturine Co. of America,
24 California St.. San Francisco.
Goheen Mfg. Co.. represented by C. W. Coburn
& Co.. 320 Market St.. San Francisco, and
A. J. Capron. Ainsworth Bldg., Portland.
Trus-Con btonc Tex., Trussed Concrete Steel
Co. (See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Glidden's Liquid Cement, sold on Pacific Coast
by Whittier, Coburn Company, San Francisco
and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
Concreto Cement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo company. (Sec color insert for Coast
di.stributors.)
Miillcr & Schumann Co., Hilo Varnishes, 1022
Mission St.. San Francisco.
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass.. agencies
in San Francisco. Oakland, Los Angeles. Port-
land. Tacoma and Spokane.
"Technola." a cement paint, sold by C. Roman,
San Francisco.
I'.M.NT FOR STEKL STRUCTURES
■■Biturine," sold by Bnuriiie Co. of America. 24
California St.. San Francisco.
Carbonizing Coating, made by (3ohecn Mfg. Co.,
Canton, Ohio.
Trus-Con Bar Ox. Trussed Concrete Steel Co.
(See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Glidden's .Vcid Proof Coating, sold on Pacific
Coast by Whittier. Coburn Company. San
Francisco, and Tibbetts Oldficld Co., Los An-
geles.
PAINTS. OILS. ETC.
Concreto Cement Coating, manufactured by the
.Muralo comnany. (See color insert for Coast
distributors.)
BassIIcuter Paint Co., Mission, near Fourth
St., San Francisco.
Wliittier-Coburn Co., Howard and Beale Sts.,
San Francisco.
"Biturine," sold by Biturine Co. of America, 24
California St., San Francisco.
Heath & Milligan Mfg. Co., 915 Fremont St.,
San Francisco.
Glidden \'arnish Co.. Cleveland. Ohio, repre-
sented by WhittierCoburn Co.. San Francisco
and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co.. Los Angeles.
Cohccn .Mfg. Co., Canton. Ohio.
Moller & Schumann Co., 1022 Mission St., San
Francisco.
Paraffine Paint Co., 38-40 First St., San Fran-
cisco.
W. P. Fuller & Co., all principal Coast cities.
R. N. Nason Co.. San Francisco.
Standard Varnish Works, 113 F'ront St., San
Francisco.
PAVING BRICK
California Brick Company, Phelan Bldg., San
Francisco.
PHOTO ENGRAVING
California Photo Engraving Co.
San Francisco.
PHOTOGRAPHY
R. J. Waters Co.,
Cisco.
PIPE— VITRIFIED
COTTA
Gladding, McBean
Francisco.
Pacific Sewer Pipe Co., I. W. Hellman Bldg.,
Los .Xngelcs.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, Mills
Bldg., San Francisco.
PLASTER CONTRACTORS
A. Knowles, 985 Folsom St., San Francisco.
PLUMBERS' MARBLE HARDWARE
Western Brass Mfg. Co., 2!7 Tehama St., S. F.
PLUMBING
Boscus Bros., 975 Howard St.. San Francisco.
Scott Co.. Inc., 243 Minna St., San Francisco.
Peterson-James Co., 710 Lp'-kin St., San Fran-
cisco.
Wittman, Lyman & Co., 341 Minna St.. .ion
Francisco.
.Alex Coleman, 706 Ellis St., San Franc!«r.-,
121 Second St..
717 Market St., San Fran-
SALT GLAZED TERRA
& Co.. Crocker Bldg., San
HERE IT IS
MADE IN CALIFORNIA, TOO !
.\ HIkJi Class Wa-shablc Paint for Inside- Walls.
OPAQUE FLAT FINISH
Li>-s ni.itcrial ri.-quiri.-ii li
-r ^urt'ac•c than .uiy siinil.ir proilml on iIk- market.
R. N. NASON & CO., IV-'s'* P°i';rs*7eet SAN FRANCISCO
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The Architect and Ens'hieer
Phone Oaklar.d 1205
National Roofing Company
ROOflING and PLOORING
••THE BEST IS XOXE TOO C.OOD "
Plaza Building, Fifteenth and Washington Streets, - OAKLAND, CAL.
ARCHlTtC rs SfECiriCATlON lt<L>t::S.-Continued
PLUMBING I-IXILKES, .MAIEKIAL?. ElL.
Crane Co., SeconJ and lirannan Sis., ian l-ran-
Cisco.
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co., 978 Howard St., San
Francisco.
California Steam Plumbing Supply Co., 671
Fifth St., San Francisco.
J. L. Mott Iron Works, D. H. Gulick, selling
agent, 135 Kearny St., San Francisco.
Western States Porcelain Co., San Pablo, Cal.
POTTERY
Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, Mills
Uldg., San Francisco.
PULLEYS, SHAFTING, GEARS, ETC.
Meese & Gottfried Co., San Francisco, Seattle.
Portland and Los Angeles.
PUMPS
Chicago Pump Company, 612 Howard street,
San Francisco.
REFRIGERATORS
McCray Refrigerators, sold by Nathan Dohr-
mann Co., Geary and Stockton Sts., San Fran-
ciico.
X'ulcan Trnn Works. San Francisco.
RE\ ERSIliLE WINDOWS
Hauser Reversible Window Company, Balboa
Bldg., San Francisco.
RE\OL\ING DOUKs
Van Kennel Doors, sold by U. S. Metal Prod-
ucts Co., 525 Market St.. San Francisco.
ROCK BREAKING MACHINERY
Vulcan Iron Works, F'rancisco and Kearny Sts.,
San Francisco.
ROLLING DOORS, SHUTTERS, PARTITIONS,
ETC.
Pacific Building Materials Co., S23 Market St.,
San Francisco .
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran
CISCO.
Union Blind and Ladder Company, manufac-
turers of the Acme rolling partitions for
churches and schools, 3535 Peralta St., Oak-
land.
Kinnear Steel Rolling Doors. W. W'. Thurston,
agent, Rialto Bldg., San Francisco.
Wilson^s Steel Rolling Doors, U. S. Metal Prod-
ucts Co.. San Francisco and Los Angeles.
ROOFING AND ROOFING MATERIALS
Biturine Co. of America, 24 California St., San
Francisco.
Grant Gravel Co.. Flat Iron Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
National Roofing Company, Broadway, Oakland.
"Ruberoid," manufactured by Paraffine Paint
Co., San Francisco.
Mackenzie Roof Co.. 425 ISlh St.. Oakland
United Materials Co., Crossley Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
ROOFING TIN
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co.. Pacific Coast
reiiresentativcs. U. S. Steel Products Co., San
Francisco, Los Aneeles. Portland and Seattle
Meurer Bros., A. H. MacDonald, agent, 630
Third St., San •vFrancisco.
SAFES, VAULTS, BANK EQUIPMENT
M. G. West Co.. 353 Market St.. San Francisco.
oAFETY TREADS
American Mason Safety Tread. (See Adv. on
page 147 for Coast agents.)
Universal Safety Tread Co., represented by
Pacific Building Materials Co., 523 Market St.,
San Francisco.
SANITARY DRINKING FOUNTAINS
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co., 978 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Haws' Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co., 1808 Har-
mon St., Berkeley.
SASH CORD
Regal Sash Cord, Louisville Selling Co. repre-
sented on Pacific Coast by Baker & Hamilton.
Samson Cordage Works, manufacturers of Solid
Braided Cords and Cotton Twines, 88 Broad
St., Boston, Mass.
SCENIC PAINTING— DROP CURTAINS, ETC.
The Edwin H. Flagg Scenic Co., 1638 Long
Beach Ave., Los Angeles.
SCHOOL FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco; 512 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.
SCULPTORS
Western Sculptors, 533-535 Turk St., San Fran-
cisco.
SEWAGE EJECTORS
Chicago Pump Co., represented by Telephone
Electric Equipment Co., 612 Howard street,
San Francisco.
SHEATHING AND SOUND DEADENING
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass.. agencies
in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Port-
land, Tacoma and Spokane.
SHEET METAL WORK, SKYLIGHTS. ETC.
Berger Mfg. Co., 1120 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
U. S. Metal Products Co., 525 Market St., San
Francisco.
SHINGLE STAINS
Cabot's Creosote Stains, sold by Waterhouse &
Price, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port-
STEEL AND IRON— STRUCTURAL
Burnett Iron Works, Fresno, Cal.
Central Iron Works, 621 Florida St., San Fran-
cisco.
Dyer Bros., 17th and Kansas Sts., San Fran-
cisco.
Erode Iron Works, 31 Hawthorne St., San Fran-
cisco.
Mortenson Construction Co., 19th and Indiana
Sts., San Francisco.
J. L. Mott Iron Works, D. H. Gulick, agents,
135 Kearny St.. San Francisco.
Pacific Rolling Mills, 17th and Mississippi Sts.,
San Francisco.
Pacific Structural Iron W^orks, Structural Iron
and Steel, Fire Escapes, etc. Phone Market
1374; Home, J. 3435, 370-84 Tenth St., San
Francisco.
Palm Iron & Bridge W^orks, Sacramento.
Ralston Iron Works, Twentieth and Indiana Sts.,
San Francisco.
U. S. Steel Products Co., Rialto Bldg., San
Francisco.
Schreiber &• Sons Co., represented by Western
Rnildrrs Supply Co.. S. F.
CALIFORNIA ARTISTIC METAL&WIRECQ
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3-4-9- 365 SEVENTH ST. SAN FRANCISCO.
XEL.ERHONE: MARKET 2162
The Architect and Engineer
ID
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Complete Stock of:
COLUMNS
GIRDERS
BEAMS
CHANNELS
ANGLES
TEES
PLATES
CASTINGS
MODERN EQUIPPED STEEL FABRICATING
PLANT AND IRON FOUNDRY
We furnish and erect Building Steel, Bridge Steel,
Tank Towers, Sidewalk Doors, Fire Escapes,
Ornamental and Cast Iron
J. H. Burnett Iron Works
Phone 1730
SANTA FE AVE. AND
SAN BENITO STREET
Fresno, Cal.
Burden Kowntrii I'neumatic Door Operating Untie
BURDETT
ROWNTREE
MFG. CO.
Dumbwaiters
Door Operating Devices
Elevator Interlocks
323 Underwood Huildin)t,
525 Market Street
Phone Douglas 2898
San Francisco. - - Cal.
ELEVATOR
SUPPLY &
REPAIR CO.
Elevator Signals
Elevator Accessories
Norton Door Closers
323 Underwood Building,
525 Market Street
Phone Douglas 2898
San Francisco, - - (^al.
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The Architect and Eiis:inccr
ARCHITECTS' SPHCinCATION INDEX-Continued
STEEL & IRON— STRUCTURAL- Continued
\'ulcan Iron Works. San Francisco.
Western Iron Works, 141 Beale St., San Fran-
cisco.
Woods & Huddart, 444 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
STEEL PRESERVATIVES
Biturine Company of America, 24 California
St., San Francisco.
Goheen Mfg. Co., Canton, Ohio, represented by
C. W. Coburn & Co., 320 Market St., San
Francisco, and A. J. Capron, 17 Ainsworth
Bldg., Los Angeles.
Wadsworth, Rowland & Co., Boston Mass. (See
Adv. for Coast agencies.)
STEEL BARS FOR CONCRETE
Kahn and Rib Bars, made by Trussed Concrete
Steel Co. (See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Woods & Huddart, 444 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
STEEL MOULDINGS FOR STORE FRONTS
J. G. Braun, 537 W. 35th St., New York, and
615 S. Paulina St., Chicago.
STEEL FIREPROOF WINDOWS
United States Metal Products Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
STEEL STUDDING ^ ^ ^
Collins Steel Partition. Parrott & Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
STEEL ROLLING DOORS
Kinnear Steel Rolling Door Co., W. \V . Thurs-
ton. Rialto Bldg., San Francisco.
STONE
California Granite Co., 518 Sharon Bldg., San
Francisco.
Boise Sandstone Co., Boise, Idaho.
STORAGE SYSTEMS . c c
S. F. Bowser & Co., 612 Howard St., San
Francisco.
SURETY BONDS ^ ,
Globe Indemnity Co., Insurance Exchange Bldg.,
San Francisco.
H. Y. MacMeans S: Co., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco.
Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Co., First
National Bank Bldg., San Francisco.
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland, Mills Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Pacific Coast Casualty Co., Merchants Exchange
Bldg., San Francisco.
THEATER AND OPERA CHAIRS
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
Telephone Electric Equipment Co., 612 Howard
St., San Francisco.
TILES, MOSAICS. MANTELS. ETC.
California Tile Contracting Company, 206 Shel-
don Bldg., San Francisco.
Mangrum & Otter, 561 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco. „ - _
The Mosaic Tile Co., 230 Eighth St., San Fran-
cisco.
John PetrovfFsky, 523 Valencia St., San Fran-
cisco.
TILE FOR ROOFING , ^ ^
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco. „ . „, , ^
Gladdinif, McBean & Co., Crocker Bldg., San
Francisco.
United Materials Co., Crossley Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
TILE WALLS— INTERLOCKING
Dcnison Hollow Interlocking Blocks, Ochsner
Bldg., Sacramento.
Thermos Brick Co., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco. %
TIN PLATES , ^
American Tin Plate Co.. Riato Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
VITREOUS CHINAWARE
Wciicrn States Porcelain Co.. Richmond. Cal.
VACUUM CLEANERS
The Vak-Klean Vacuum Cleaner, Pnculeclric
Co., Pacific Coast Agts., 943 Phelan Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Giant Stationary Suction Cleaner, manufactured
by Giant Suction Cleaner Co., 731 Folsom
St.. San Francisco and Third and Jefferson
Sts.. Oakland. ^ .., ,, .
Invincible V.ncuum Cleaner. R. W. Foyle,
Ajirnt. San Francisco.
"F.xcelln" Stationary Vacuum Cleaner, F. W.
Schaer Bros., Pacific Coast agents, Santa
Maria Bldg., San Francisco.
VACUUM CLEANERS— Continued
"Tuec" Air Cleaner, manufactured by United
Electric Co., 110 Jessie St., San Francisco.
B. & W. Stationary Vacuum Cleaner, sold by
Arthur T. Riggs, 510 Claus Spreckels Bldg.,
San Francisco.
VALVES
Jenkins Bros.. 247 Mission St., San Francisco.
VAL\E PACKING
"Palmetto Twist," sold by H. N. Cook Belting
Co., 317 Howard St., San Francisco.
VARNISHES
W. P. Fuller Co.. all principal Coast cities.
Glidden Varnish Co., Cleveland, O., represented
on the Pacific Coast by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los
Angeles.
Standard \'arnish Works, 113 Front St., San
Francisco.
S. F. Pioneer X'arnish Works, 816 Mission St.,
San Francisco.
Moller & Schumann Co.. Hilo Varnishes, 1022-24
Mission St., San Francisco.
R. N. Nason & Co., San Francisco and Los An-
geles.
VENETIAN BLINDS, AWNINGS. ETC.
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
WALL BEDS
Marshall & Stearns Co., 1154 Phelan Bldg., San
Francisco.
WALL BOARD
Bishopric Wall Board sold by I. E. Thayer &
Co.. San Francisco, and Central Door &
Lumber Co., Portland, Oregon.
WALL SAFES
Lowrie Wall Safe, sold by C. Roman Co., 173
Jessie St.. San Francisco.
WATER HEATERS
Pittsburg Water Heater Co., 237 Powell St., San
Francisco.
Hoffman Heater Co.. Sutter St., San Francisco.
Radke Heaters, sold by Schaer Bros., 173 Jessie
St., San Francisco.
WATERPROOFING FOR CONCRETE, BRICK,
ETC.
Concreto Cement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo Co. (See color insert for Coast dis-
tributors.)
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Glidden's Concrete Floor Dressing and Liquid
Cement Enamel, sold on Pacific Coast by
Whittier, Coburn Company, San Francisco and
Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
Imi)erial Co., 183 Stevenson St., San Francisco.
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., agencies
in San Francisco, Oakland. Los Angeles. Port-
land. Tacoma and Spokane.
The Building Material Co., Inc., 583 Monadnock
Bldg., San Francisco.
Wadsworth, Ilowland & Co., Inc. (See Adv. for
Coast agencies.)
WHITE ENAMEL FINISH
"Gold Seal," manufactured and sold by Bass-
Ilueter Paint Company. All principal Coast
cities.
"Satinette," Standard Varnish Works, 113 Front
St., San Francisco.
Moller & Schumann Co.. Hilo Varnishes, 1022
Mission St., San Francisco.
Trus-Con Sno-wite, manufactured by Trussed
Concrete Steel Co. (See Adv. for Coast dis-
tributors.
WINDOWS— REVERSIBLE, ETC.
Perfection Reversible Window Co., 2025 Market
St., San Francisco.
Whitney Adjustable Window Co., San Fran-
cisco. (Sec page 151.)
Ilauscr Reversible Window Co., Balboa Bldg.,
San I'raiicisco.
WIRE FABRIC
Wadsworth. Howland & Co., Inc. (See Adv. on
page 31 for Coast agencies.)
U. S. Steel Products Co., Rialto Bldg., San
Francisco. „ ., r-
L. A. Norris Co., 140 Townscnd St., San Fran-
cisco.
WOOD MANTELS
Fink & Schindler, 218 13th St.. San Francisco.
Mangrum & Otter, 561 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
The Architect and Eni^ineer
17
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
Made I aid -guaranteed by^
ThePARAFFINE Paint CpKi)2785
SEATTLE PORTLAND AND SPOKANE
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The Architect and Engineer
A. S MANGRUM, Pres. and Mgr. CHAS. C. HANLEY. Sect and Treas
MANGRUM & OTTER
INCORPORATED
TILIMG MANTELS
GRATES
ru RN ACE AN D
STEAM M EATING
HOTEL AND KITCHEN OUTFITS
Stoves. Kanues. KefriKerators. Tin and Enameled Ware
Telephone. Kearny 3155 561-563 Mission St.. San Francisco
AERO-GAS is 50 Per Cent CHEAPER Than City Gas
Acro-Gas is Best for Cooking, Heating and Illuminating
of country houses, factories, public buildings, schools,
churches, etc. Made from ordinary Motor Gasoline — non-
poisonous, non-odorous, non-explosive — can be used when
city gas is not obtainable, or can be substituted for city gas
without changing piping, ranges, heaters, or lighting fix-
tures. Architects should investigate. Circulars free.
THE UTILITY GAS GENERATOR CO.
PHONES: DOUGLAS 2400
.uo Sanrome Street
GARFIELD 7937
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
Spoi-ial Haws DrinkinK F'niiit.nn l';r Nc ■
S.m FratKisM, Citv Hall.
HAWS SANITARY
Drinking Fountains
are used today in the best State. County and Municipal
Buildings on the Pacific Coast. Also in Schwjls, Theaters,
Lodge Rooms. Parks. Depots, etc.
Do You Want the Best? Specify HAWS.
Send for CataliiKUc
Haws Sanitary Drink ing Faucet Co.
1808 Harmon Street. BERKELEY, CAL.
C. F. WEBKR CO.
San Francisco aiul l.os .Anfti-les
GRAVITY SPIRAL CHUTE
Economical Method of Lowering Botes, Package Goods and Merchandise
MIN,\£SOTA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Mamifac tiirer.s of Spirjils, Atitoniatic SiraJKlit-Lift Kicva
tors, Gravity Krei^'iit dinvcyors and Power Conveyors.
Kntfiiieers and iJesif^nc-rs of Labor-Savinjj Convt-yinjr
Systems.
WRITE FOR CATALOG
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602 MISSION STREET
Sfin Francisco
TKLKl'HONK SLTTICK 67K
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The Architect and Riii^iuccr
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A Good Varnish for
Indoors
A ^'aniish with all tlu- qualities of a
nihhiuK varnish; oik- that ilric-s wiili a rich
(lull finish.
Its features are its jelly-like appearance
in the can. which insures that imiformity
of finish; ami its case in applyin;,' -simj)ly
stir and brush on.
It is free from wax.
I^iual to the best rubbing varnishes.
The last drop dries like the first.
Can be used over stain, shellac, j^loss or
other varnishes.
Can be u.scd on the finest woodwork.
Prove to yourself the superior value of
• IIILO" Flat Finish — vou will use it.
Moller & Schumann Co., 1022-24 Mission St.
SAN FR.\NCISCO, C.\I..
FLAT FINISH
MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM. SAN FRANCISCO
Consulting Board of Architects
THE Largest and Costliest Municipal Auditor um on the Pacific Coast.
Will seat thousands. All the big corv^-ntions to be held in San Fran-
cisco in connection with the Panama-Pacific Exposition, will Ik- held here.
BICKELS KEENE CEMENT used for Plastering all inside walls.
AMERICAN KEENE CEMENT COMPANY
OF CAI.IKORMA
257 Monadnock Building, San Francisco
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20
The Architect and Engineer
RESIDENCE OF MR. T. M. SHE/iRMAN. BERKELEY
W. H. Ratcliff, Jr., Architect
Red Clay Mission Tile
give this House Class. The Deep Red
makes a Pleasing Contrast to the Snow-
White Stucco Exterior.
MANUFACTURED BY
LOS ANGELES PRESSED BRICK COMPANY
SOLD THROUGH
UNITED MATERIALS COMPANY
CROSSLEY BUILDING, SAN FRANCISCO
DistributorH for Northern California
The Architect ami lin^iiiccr
21
K You Were Up in an
Aeroplane
v"--
you could see the advan-
tages of a good tin roof.
No leaking no warping
— no cracking — no clog-
ging of gutters — and last
but not \t2iSi fireproof
Such has been the record
of MF ROOMNG TIN
for almost a century.
"Tie Terne w.tch turns li.e element:,'
All our R(X)finR Tin, including MF, is made from hisjh grade Copper
I3carina Open Hearth Steel. Every Architect, Roofer and Builder
should have our booklet "Copper — Its Effect L'pon Steel for Rcxjfing
Tin." We also manufacture Apollo [Jest Bloom Galvanired Sheets,
Keystone Copper Bearing Sheets, Formed R(x)fing Products, etc.
Ameiicaa Stieet MliRPkteCompaw
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Export Representatives: U. S. Steel Products Compa.ny. New York City
Pac. Coast Representatives: U. S. Steel Prooixtts Co., San Francisco. Los Angeles. Portland. Seattle
When writing to /.dvcrtiscrs please mention this ni.Tg.Tziiic.
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The Architect and Eni^ineer
Hardwood Floors are Used Here
Mt. Zion Hospital
SAX FRANCISCO
Designed by
fc JULIUS KRAFFT & SONS
OAK FLOORS THROUGHOUT
Manufactured and Installed by
HARDWOOD INTERIOR COMPANY
SAN FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
J HIS machine, known as our
[ Model "A" medium or high
vacuum, handles a great vol-
ume of air on small H. P.
Manufactured in Oiikland.
Winner of Gold Medal at State
Fair, 1913, against all competitive vacuum
cleaners. The Judges were members of the
California State Engineering Department.
This machine embodies the vacuum cleaner
process and can be instantly converted into
a powerful compressor. Estimates cheerfully
furnished to architects, contractors and build-
ers. Hundreds of our machines in operation.
OAKLAND
3rd and Jefferson Streets
_,, { OAKLAND 1.S74
P''°"^JLAKKSIDR 67
Siutidii Cleiiiur C"()iiii);my
SAN FRANCISCO
731-733 Folsom Street
riioiic KF.AKNY 26SI
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The Architect and liiti^inccr 23
Have Been MMiie
H«7
SAN FRANCISCO PIONEER VARNISH WORKS l^^^/lffuS'S
Branches— LOS ANGELES. PORTLAND. SEATTLE.
by
K.'ins.is. Rhudu Island. iSd & 24th Sts.
liTon ©upiln
Self Releasing Fire Exit Latches
Pal. U. S and Canada
Approved liy N>w Vork BmM o( Firr I n.lrrwrltrrs
Absolutely Reliable
Safeguard Against Panic Disasters
A Few Dollars Spent for Safe Exits Should be a
Mental Relief
AGENTS ON THE COAST
[tL W. H. STEELE Los Angrles. CaL
10 A. W. PIKE & CO San Francisco. CaL
A. J. CAPRON Portland. Ore.
P. T. CROWE & CO Spokane. Wash.
F. T. CROWE & CO Tacoma. Wash.
!•. T. CROWE <^ CO Seattle. Wash.
_ WM. N. ONEIL & CO Vancouver. B. C.
f^^^^^^^^gf^mi ^^^ '"r Catalueue No. 12 O
I P|HI, VONNEGUT H.XRDWARE CO.
Njj^^^l^^^^M; GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS
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Safe Exit a Universal Oeniand In "Sweet's Index." Pages 770-771
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TJic Architect and Engineer
ROYAL FLUSH VALVES
are rapidly supplanting all other metli-
ods of flushing water closets, urinals
and slop sinks.
Flushing same quantity of water
each operation of handle, no waste —
noiseless. Write for catalog.
N. O. NELSON MFG. CO.
Steam and PlumbinK Supplies
San Francisco Warehouse and Office:
978 Howard St., Tel Kearny 4970
LOS .-WfiELES S.AN DIRCO
SCHAER BROS.
Factory Representatives
Excello Vacuum Machines
Eclipse Stoves and Ranges
Radke Hot Water Heaters
We cordially invite you to visit our
demonstrating room,
173 JESSIE STREET
(Ground Floor)
Opp. Builders' Exchange, near Third Street
Phone Kearny 4728
nr"'*^"*" ^
CITY HALL. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Bakfwell & Brown, Architects.
For this important structure. Imperial Water-
proofinK is beinR used by the McOilvray Stone
Co. for treating the beds and builds of all gran
ile and stone work, by a surface application, to
prevent staining, caused by cement mortar.
WE SPECIALIZE
Water Proofing Problems
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GUARANTEE RESULTS
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liuildcrs ExchnnKC Ituildini;
18.^ .Stevenson St. .San Franci.sco
F.W. FITZPATRICK
(with his Associated Specialists
in Steel-Framing, Heating,
Sanitation, etc.)
^OES for the Architect wli..
only occasionally requires
such services what tlic
high-salaried and perma-
nent stafTs of experts do
for the few really big
offices in the country. The fees ari'
moderate, the .Service is of the very
highest order, thorough, most promj)!
and enthusiastic.
Mr. Fitzpatriek's personal work is
limited to plan-problems, fire-preven-
tion, design and the artistic rendering,
" working-up" of perspectives, etc. from
designs made in collaboration with the
Architects or entirely of their own
conception.
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j^
CRUDE OIL BURNERS
New Improved 1915 Model
SIMPLEX Centrifugal Rotary
Now Ready for Delivery
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All Bau Slabmos
rrjAcnotlAl Vf
ncTTon
!!# tf If
Ordinary Crude Fuel Oil (Residuum Petroleum) costing from 80 cents to $1.10
per I.I.I. . (42 Kal.) (8.+ lbs. to gal.]
/Flash Point 123° to 200° F.
I Burning Point 165° to 23.S° F.
Lalioratory Tests { Gravity 14° to 18°Beaume
Water and Sluclge % Xo 2%
I .Xsphaltum (80 Penetration) 30 to 62%
Huniing like gas, ( F.vaporation Tests in cast iron Ixtilcrs 15.+ lbs. water from and
at 212° F. per lb. oil) xiHtlumt smoke, soot or carbon: an economy of 50 to 70'/c over
co.il. gas <ir di>tillate.
Tile "Siiiifili'x" atomizes or breaks up this heavy oil by centrifugal force, preheats
it to the flash point fnmi reflex heat of lire box, delivers and mixes the necessary air
for com|)I^-te combustion by multivane fans revolving with and under atomizing cup,
which cup is i)erfectly in>ulated by the con.sit.int feed of cold oil over its exposed sur-
face— all with one oi»eration — all loa<l on ball bearings — a V4 to J/j h. p. motor does the
work «)f pumping an<l burning the oil. Particularly adapted for installation in Freivch
ranges, small boilers (down to 15 in. dia. fire box), low pressure sleam and. hot water
luxating. .Apply or write nearesit agency.
SALE AND INSTALLATION AGENCIES
1"K.\.NK A. STEVENS 0>.\I1'.\NN im,, .\I,ss„.„ St., S.ui lr.iiui>c..; :.i8 S. Los Angeles St., Los
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LATOIKKTTK KI( .\L COMPANY. 3.Mh and Sacramento Streets. Sacramento.
TIIK C.Xri.D (OMP.XNY. l.'th and Everett Streets. Portland, Ore.
IIKN OLSKN (OMP.VNV. 1130 Commerce Street. Tacoma, Wash.
STEAM SPKCr.XLTY ANO Sl'PPLY COMPANY. 79 Washington Street. Seattle. Wash.
IJAKK & ANDERSO.V. Ltd., 1060 Homer Street, Vancouver, B. C.
We also manufacture Rxtra Hcory Hotel and Family French Raujies for coaJ or
Rotary Crude Oil Burners. The best in the market. 1, 2 and 3 oven.
AMERICAN HEAT & POWER CO.
7th and Cedar StreeU, OAKLAND, CAL.
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The Architect and Engineer
E. A. BULLIS & CO.
Merchants National Bank Building
SAN FRANCISCO
Cement Finishing Products
"Carbite"
TRADE MARK
— a " Safety Firit " composition for surfacing.
"Federal Steel Cement Hardener"
— ju^ what the name says it is.
"Federal Steel Concrete Hardener"
— to make mass work Wronger.
"Impervite"
— a waterproofing that ^ays waterproof.
"Dry Mortar Colors"
— mineral dyes — mostly natural oxides.
DON'T coniult u« if your work is temporary for our products are permanent.
When writing to AflvcrliBcrs plcnsc mcniion llii? magazine.
The Architect atid Rtii^ittccr
27
The GOODYEAR TIRE CO. Buildinjr
I'i .; ly BUILOINr. OF OOODYRAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. Cunningham & P.,lili.
J.inu> C"ahill & Co. N. W. Cor. Van Niss Avr. and Sutter St. Architects
O.ikl.^nd SAN FRA.NCISCO San Francisco
riie (dement finish of this buildinj^ was painted with
TWO COATS
CONCRETO
CEMENT COATING
OVER TWO YEARS AGO
A Concrcto finish will not chip or i)ccl and can he rci)ainU'(l
in after years with Concreto with ahsolute safety.
\ an Xe.s> .\\cnnc Trolley I'oles are finished with two coals
of Concrcto.
SOI F- MASnr-ArTt'BFRS
THE MURALO CO., New York
SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE, 311 California Street
.\. I.. C]R[£[£NE. .Agent
Sunset Paint Co.
627 S Main Street
Los Angeles
DISTRIBUTORS
I). II. Rhodes
546 Valencia St.
San Francisco
When writing to .\dvcrliscra i>lca>c nicnli..ii this m iva.-.inc.
28
The Architect and £;;_<^/;irrr
ARCHITKTS!!
AmNTION!!!
For vour SANI-
TARY PORCE-
LAIN WARE
sjjccify the Califor-
nia product made
by the WESTERN STATES PORCELAIN CO. at Richmond, Cal.,
of the highest grade clays by most experienced workmen and the latest
improved machinery, competing in quality and prices with the best
Eastern goods, thus guaranteeing quick delivery and service.
Illustrated catalog mailed on request.
WESTERN STATES PORCELAIN CO.
HERBERT F. BROWN, President
Manufacturers of
PLUMBERS VITREOUS CHINA WARE
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
For Sound and Economical Concrete Specify
NIL[$ SAND GRAVEL AND ROCK CO.'S
Sharp Clean Concrete Sand. We carry three si/es
of Crushed and Screened Concrete Gravel
Roofing Gravel
Main Office:
MIJTLAL BANK BUILDING
704 Market St., SAN FRANCISCO
Phone DouaLis 2944
HANCOCK GRAMMAR SCHOOL
FACED WITH 60,000
Red Stock Brick
Siil>iili<"l I'V thr
DIAMOND BRICK CO.
San Francisco, Cal.
Wc S<il
ARTISTIC CLAY BRICK
AT RKASONAI3LE TRICKS
Sales Office
HAI.nOA HUn.lJINC
Telephone
Sutter 2>>M
The Architect and lim^iiuer
29
UNIVERSAL SAFETY TREAD
a7!--rg<i-J--g£^:§t»^^,-<^;g^
Cross Section of Anti-Slip Metal type, showing extra thick or reinforced nosing.
Verj' durable and most efficient of all safety treads.
LMVERSAL SAFETY TREAD CO., - Boston, Mass.
r\(im <iiA>r hi i'ki^im ai i\ i^:
PACIFIC BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY, San Francisco
Steiger
Terra Cotta ^^ Pottery
Works
AMCMITCCTUHAL TCRR* COTTA. PHCSSCO ■mCK. SCWCn PIF«
CHiMNCr pipc. rLuc linino. rim anicK
MANTEL TILE. ACID WAKES
Factokt South San Francisco
San Mateo CO
18th and Division Sts
San rnANCisco
Main Office 729 Mills Building
Telephone Douglas 3010 SAN FbanciSCO Cal
ENAMELED BRICK
MAT AND TRANSPARENT GLAZE
PACIFIC SEWER PIPE CO.
825 EAST SEVENTH STREET LOS ANGELES
GLADDING.HcBEAN&Ca
Manufacturers Clay Products
Crocker Bldg. San Francisco
Works. Lincoln,Cal.
Wnen writing to Advertisers please meiuicn this magazine.
30
The Architect and Engineer
.,.,.,... lull
JAMFsS STEWART & CO., Contractor
R. KLETTING. Architect, Salt Lake City. Utah
Utah State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, Utah
EQUIPPED WITH
RUSSWIN NIANTIC UPRIGHT
UNIT LOCK and RUSSWIN
DOOR CHECKS
FURXISHED TMROUC.II
GEO. H. LOWE CO., OGDEN, UTAH
Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Co.
DIVISION
American Hardware Corporation, Successor, New Britain, Conn.
Commercial Bldg., 833 Market St., San Francisco
m;w YORK ( in('A(,(i i.()\i)()\. r.No.
When writing to Advertiser* please mention this magazine.
The .Irchitcct and liiiuini'ir
31
ril Protect Your
Concrete or Stucco
Home Against
Dampness
I )iK' ix>:a of BAY STATE BRICK and
CEMENT COATING will \v;iu-ipru..i all
c-oiuTi-tf ami coinciU surfacc-s without
(k'slroyinj; llic distinctive texture of the
Cement. It becomes a part of the material
over whieh it is applietl and ;ifl[orils lasting
protection to the structure; preventing
tliseoloration of interior and exterior sur-
faces causctl by moisture corroding the
metal Lathing.
Send fur Book 25 which contains complete
information on the subject of waterproof-
in>T rinfl fic('')ratinR Concrete surfaced.
WADSWORTH, HOWLAND & CO., Inc.
Paint and Varnish Makers
82-84 WASHINGTON ST.
BOSTON, MASS.
DISTRIUUTINQ AGENTS:
F. T. CROW K & CO Portland, Ore.; Spokane, Seattle. Tacoma, Wash.; Vancouver, B. C.
IONES-NH)()RE P.\INT HOUSE San Diego, Gal.
R. N. N.\SON & CO «;i P-:rr PTrrV SnTi Prnr^r-'srn -,r:d 1047 Smith Mnin Street. Los .^HReles, Cal.
Fintihed uith Old Virftnia White.
Satlerlee di Boyd. Architects. Neu' York
Cabot's Old Virginia White
A Soft, Clean White for Shinies, Siding and all other Outside Woodwork
A shingle-stain compound that has the brilliant whiteness of whitewash, with none of
its objectionable features and the durability of paint, with no "painty" effect. The
cleanest, coolest and most effective treatment for certain kinrls of house?.
SAMUEL CABOT, Inc., Mfg. Chemists, Boston, Mass.
Cabot's Shingle Stains. P"''t- Waterproof Cement Stains. Waterproof Brick Stains.
Conserve Wood Preservative. Damp-pro<jfinK, Waterproofing, Protective Paint, etc.
\ Pacific HuildiriK Materials Compan>, .S23 Market St., San Francisco.
AGENTS ■, The Mathews Paint C<)n»pan>. I.os AiiKcles. (Stain).
Waterhouse & Price Compan>. I.os Anucles. ((Juilt).
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
2,2
The ArcJutcct and Eiieinccr
mm mm
COMMERCIAL & SAVINGS BANK BLDG.. STOCKTON. CALIFORNIA -
L. B. Dutton, Architect Stone & WriKhl. Associate Architects P. J. Walker, Builder
EQUIPPED WITH
ONE SWEEPER TUEC
AIR CLEANING SYSTEM
So/c/ Throiifih
TUEC CO. II
of San Francisco II
110 JESSIE STREET
TUEC
CANION, OHIO
The Architect ami Rnt^^iiiccr
33
THE DOLBEAR CURB BAR
I Ml ONI N
SINCil I I'llCl.
ON I III: l>ACI
I N I'l. CI kH
\\C COAST.
SECTIONAL VIEW OF DOLBEAR CURB BAR I\ CONCRETE
The BEST for Efficiency, Permanence, Ease in Construction, Appearance and Cost
POINTS OF SUPERIORITY — One-piece construction with no countersunk bolt heads and no dctach-
ahle anchorage. Head has flat underside, thus eliminating wedging effect, and is so constructed that expansion
lakes place outside concrete. By reason of its broad base or foot it is more firmly anchored in concrete than any
other Curb Bar. The construction is such that when a blow is struck at the rounded outer edge it is carried by
the metal fKjrtions of the bar extending at right angles from the direction of the blow. (These metal portions
carrying the stresses have a combined width of nearly 2 inches.)
Send for samples, data and specifications
THE AMERICAN STEEL BAR MANUFACTURING CO.
(Telephone Sutter 1475) MERCHANTS KXCHANGE BLDG., SAN FRANCISCO
THE HOFFMAN Instantane-
t^
ous Gas WATER HEATER
1
1
Ir'i
Needs No Attention
The public has loiij^ ikniamlcil
a Gas Water Heater that actually
1
gives service without interrup-
tion. One that they can depend
upon when they need it most.
There has never been an in-
stance where the New Improved
Hoffman has failed to give entire
satisfaction.
fifl
Kr^-- ^^M^
Its low maintenance cost and
lack of attention make it a most
desirable heater for Architects to
e9
specify, as there are no come-
backs or complaints.
ji
The Hoffman Heater Company
^ LORAIN, OHIO
PACIFIC COAST BRANCH:
Phone,
Kearny 4.^2.S
397 Sutter St., San Francisco
When writing lo Ailvertiscrs plcn-c mention this ni.ig.-i^ine.
34
The Architect and Eng^ineer
^Concrete for Permanence"
ARCH — F. L. WRIGHT
Simple Sturdy Lines
show best in strong, durable mate-
rial like Atlas-White non-staining
Portland Cement. Watch the
growth of concrete home building,
and the constantly mcreasmg use
of Atlas White. Ask yourself why.
The answer is you'll want to use
Atlas yourself if you haven't start-
ed yet.
r*' WHITE «^
ATLAS
PACIFIC COAST DISTRIBUTORS OF ATLAS-WHITE;
United Materials Co., - San Francisco, Cal.
Pacific Porlland Cement Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Sania Cruz Portland Cement Co., San Francisco
Oro Grande Lime& SloneCo., Los Angsles. Cal
Sunset Lime Company, - Los Angeles, Cal
Los Angeles Lime Company, Los Angeles, Cal
Western Commercial Company, Los Angeles. Cal
California Porlland Cement Co., Pasadena, Cal
Robrrt H. Winn Co.. - San Difgo. Cal.
Howard Company, - - Oaklai.d, Cal.
F. T. Crowe & Company, - Seattle, WasH.
F. T. Crowe & Company, Tacoma, Wash.
F. T. Crowe & Company, Spokane, Wash.
F. T. Crowe & Company, - Portland, Or-.
Evans, Coleman flc Evans, Vancouver, B. C.
Evans, Coleman fit Evans, Victoria, B. C.
Wl'en willing to Ad> crtipers please mention this m.ig.izine.
The Architect and Eiti^iiieer
35
FRESNO ART GLASS COMPANY
JOHN YDREN, Prop.
ART, LEADED AND PRISM
GLASS WORK
Some Recent Installations:
1st National Bank, Kingsburg
California Hotel, Fresno
Richter Block, Fresno
Hotel Sierra, Fresno
Fresno Crematory
ESTIMATES FURNISHED ANYWHERE IN SAN
JOAQUIN VALLEY
2124 Tuolumne Street
FRESNO, CAL.
THE ONLV
MANUTACTURERS OF
f^ymBONiziNG foAnxa
roit fRONAifD Steel
fOP QAIVANIZED IRO/f
1--^ Q 1 r^ fc °^ MERIT are used
ctlll Lo solely by those inter-
ests that desire Positive Results,
under normal as well as adverse
conditions. Our Products have a
record of twenty-five (25) years of
usage, without a failure. They are
specified and used exclusively, be-
cause they have no equal.
The only paints that reduce
"Maintenance Expense" and "First
Cost" to a "Minimum."
Write for literature and "Treatise
and Specifications" on Protective
Coatings.
The GOHEEN MANUFACTURING CO
CANTON, OHIO.
AGF.NTS HAVING STOCK ON HAND I'OR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
C. W. COBURN & COMPANY MR. A. J. CAPRON
320 Market Street 17-18 Ainsworth Building
San Francisco, Cal. Portland, Oregon
FOB STEEL HULLS AND STEELCARS
WCWEWAI.TUIW Paint
FOR DAMP PROOFING-eCAtrrirYIHG AMDPRESEOVINS
CONCRETE.BHICK STONC WALL AHO MASONRY COMSTHOCTION
When writing to .\dvertisers please mention tliis magazine.
36
The Architect and En^^ineer
What is More Troublesome than to Pack Radiator Valves?
You never seem to have the right size packing;. Because
there is no active rod travel through the stuffing box the pack-
ing sets and gets hard, and the valves leak more or less when
opened or closed,
PALMETTO TWIST
can be unstranded and any size valve packed from one spool.
It cannot burn — it's all asbestos. Does not get hard — because
a perfect lubricant is forced into eacli strand.
Use PALMETTO TWIST on all the valves, and you will
not liave to repack so often.
We vein send you a sample spool FREE. Just to prove this.
H. N. COOK BELTING CO..
317-319 Howard St.. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
A. KNOWLES
Metal Furring, Plastering and
Decorations
Phone Douglas 3451
985 FOLSOM ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. \
Specialist
in
"CAEN
STONE"
AUSTIN Improved Cube
Concrete Mixer
Made in all sizes and styles of mountings for
general concrete work, for road and pavement
construction, and for bituminous concrete work.
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING &
CONTRACTING CO.
Main Office, Railway Exchange, CHICAGO ILL.
Direct Factory Branch in SAN KRANCISCO,
Temporary Office:
A. M.SKILLMAN, ll^S PINE ST., San Francisco
PACIFIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO.
ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS
Heating and Ventilating, Electrical In-
stallations, Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
THE GRINNELL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
Main Office: io? MONTGOMERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
II7-I18 Colman Building - Seattle Wash.
Branch Offices: .^ 504-505 McKay Building Portland Ore.
{i26 Paulsen Building Spokane. Wash.
5(13 I. W. Hellman Building .-.-.-- Los Angeles, Cal.
When writing to '\d\ertisers ple.is.-; mcniion this magazine.
The Architect and Engineer
Z7
For 1915 BOOTHS
For Ornamental Wood Finish, Hardwood, etc. whether Natural, Stained or I'aintcd
WHY?
USE GENUINE COMPO
(a) Gives the best possible effect.
(b) Is easy to use.
(c) Not difficult to get.
(d) You have 8000 best carved designs to choose from.
(e) Saves expense.
REMEMBER — This material
Contains NO Plaster, and
does not check or shrink. It
matches the wood in DE-
TAIL and GRAIN.
(Also made to detail)
WESTERN BUILDERS' SUPPLY CO.
(Agents— DECORATORS SUPPLY CO.)
Phone Kearny 1991 155 New Montgomery St., San Francisco
Build your House of
Reinforced Concrete
A FIREPROOF HOUSE OF
REINFORCED CONCRETE
FOR THE SAME MONEY
AS A COMBUSTIBLE
HOUSE OF WOOD
Walls and Partitions of
Concrete Slabs==
Waterproof, Crackproof,
Everlasting
Two Residences in Berkeley Now
Being Erected According
to This System
INTERNATIONAL CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION CO.
Parker & Ninth Sts. Wtst Berkeley, Cal.
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
38
The Architect and Eni^ineer
San Francisco
Metal Stamping
and
Corrugating
Company
STAMPED AND SPUN
SHEET METAL
ORNAMENTS.
STATUEWORK,
MISSION TILE
554-556 TREAT AVE.
NEAR NINETEENTH ST.
Phone Mission 2421
Home Plione l«-3428
SAN FRANCISCO.
CALIFORNIA
Statue of Sheet Metal
Vulcan iron WorKs
(Established 1851)
STRUCTURAL STEEL
AND CAST IRON
ORNAMENTAL IRON
ROCK BREAKERS
BLAKE PATTERN DODGE PATTERN
Works I Francisco and Kearny Streets
OMice ^ ^°" Francisco, Cal.
The Cutler Mail Chute
Pacific
Coast
Represen-
tatives:
San Francisco,
Cal.,
Thomas Day
Company.
Portland,
Ore.
C. W. Boost.
Seattle and
Tacoma,
Wash.,
D. E. Fryer
&Co.
Spokane,
Wash.
E C
Mail Box— L. C. Smith Building '
Seattle. Wash.. TOUSLEY.
Gagrerin & Gaffirin, Architects,
Syracuse. N. Y.
Cutler Mail Chute Co.,
ROCHESTER, N, Y.
Cutler Building.
Sons %
ORNAiV\ENTAL
IR0N6BR0NZE
STRYCTVEAL STEEL
CINCINNATI
iAN fRANCISCO
WF&TEEN 5VILDERS SVPPIY CO
155 NEW MONTGOMERY ST.
LOS ANGELE.S
&WEET&ER 6 BALDWIN SAFE CO
200 EAiT 912 ST
When writing: to Advertisers please menti>>n this magazine.
The Architect and Engineer
39
,■;;•. Isometric view
■A of the Oscil-
' lating Portal
Wa 1 I Bed
L showing how
the same bed
■S may be used,
'■; at will, either
on the sleeping
Tporch or in the
room.
Sleeping Porch
Bfd Room
TVf AR^TTAf T JCr C;TFAT?N<srn SAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND
ay
Ceo. H. Dvkr Prcsidc-nt
R. \V. Over. ViccPres.
\\ . J. DvKK. Secy
DYER BROTHERS
Golden West Iron Works, Inc.
Structural Iron and Steel Contractors
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK
Office and works:
17th and KANSAS STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Phone Market 134
Guaranteed Building Specialties
SEE OUR LIST
Enameled Brick (American Enameled Brick
& Tile Co.)
Safety Treads (American Mason Safety Tread
Co.
Hollow Metal Steel and Bronze Doors
and Trim (Monarch Metal Mfg. Co.)
Revolving Door (Atchison.)
Medicine Cabinets (Corey Metal Mfg. Co.)
Metal Lockers fHart & Cooley Co.)
Warehouse Doors, Rolling Steel Shut=
ters. Garage and Elevator Doors
(Variety Manufacturing Co.)
Dumb Waiters (Energy Elevator Co.)
Radiator Valves (Lavigne Manufacturing Co.)
Elevating Window Fixtures (Tabor Sash
Fixture Co.)
Metal Weather Strip, Bronze and Zinc
(Monarch Metal Weather Strip Co.)
Waterproofing Compound and Steel
Cement Hardener ("Insulite." "Aqua-
bar" and "National.")
Venetian Blinds (Swedish Venetian Blind
Co.)
C. JORGENSEN & COMPANY ^'^ S.^pSS^.'^"
Telephone Kearny 2380
40
The Architect and Engineer
BUILD OF BRICK
THE ANCIENT AND MODERN FIREPROOF MATERIAL
^ Steel Frame and Reinforced Brick
Curtain Walls Most Modern Buildings.
^ \1% Saving in Cost of 8 Inch Rein-
forced Brick Curtain Walls Over
Reinforced Concrete Curtain Walls.
Building Information Furnished Upon Request
THE BRICK BUILDERS BUREAU
1034 Merchants Exchange Building
Telephone Sutter 1475 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
J. G. BRAUN
615-621 S. Paulina St., Chicago, 111.
527-541 W. 35TH ST., NEW YORK
ES A COMPLITC STOCK OF
Steel Mouldings for Store Fronts
Elevator Enclosures, Etc.
Plain and Ornamenlal Sagh Bare, Leaves, Rosettes
Pickets and Ornamental Rivets, Square Root
Anile Iron from ^g'x%'xl-\6' Upwards
_ -y w » 171. ..»•„.. ci„..„»». Catalog to Architects, Architectural Iron
Square Tubing for E^vators. Elevator works and Builders only on Application
Enclosures and Office Railings
PATENT SHEET METAL SHEARS PUNCHING MACHINES
All parts. Including the main body, are made of forged steel, which makes these
tools lar superior to any made from cast steel. <S The Punch Machines are made
from steel plates. All movable parts are steel forgings. All parts which can be
are tempered. The Eccentric pillar blocks are made with Independent steel rings.
Some ofthese Machines also have Shears for cutting Angle, Tee or Flat Iron.
WRIIf fOR CAIAIOG
AND PRiaS
OVER 900
MACHINES
SOLD
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magrvzinc.
The .Ircliitcct and Engineer
41
p. Noble. Pres.
liDWARD BONNEAU NOBLE. VicC-PrCS.
Thomas Roi ph. Scc'y
f artftr SnUtng mHi (Ho,
SUPPLIERS OF
Structural Steel, Forgings, Bolts, Rivets,
Frogs, Switches, Cast Iron Castings
General Office and Works
17th and MISSISSIPPI STS. SAN FRANCISCO
Telephone Market 215, also ("onnectin^; C"ity Otfici s
City Offices
216-217 SHARON BUILDING
Telephone Sutter 4.?.VS
' Mission 139
' Mission 59
Home Phone M 1841
A A. DEVOTO, PRESIDENT
OFFICE »ND WORKS 621-651 FLORIDA ST
Between Harrison and Bryant, 18th and 19th
San Francisco. Calif.
W. B. MORRIS, President H. M. WRIGHT, Vice-President L. J, GATES. Secretary
Western Iron Works
STRUCTURAL IRON and
STEEL CONTRACTORS
Gas Holders, Vault Linings, Jails, Fire Escapes, Beams, Channels, Angles
and Steel Wheelbarrows Carried in Stock
Phones: Kearny 575
J 1259
\i^ ^M^^^.I^^sl^Eir SAN fRANCISCO, CAL.
\V. k. HRonr, l'rt«
\i. .1. URODH. \ ite-Prcs
I.OL IS R. HOLM, Scc(>
ERODE IRON WORKS
ristahlishcJ l«8() Incorporated 1913
Fabricators and Contractors of Structural Steel
and
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK
Telephone Kearny 2464
31 to 37 HAWTHORNE STREET. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA
Between Howard and Folsom Sts., East of Third Street
When writing !o AcK crti^ers jlca^e mention tliis magazine.
42 The Architect and Engineer
TELEPHONE, MISSION 1763 HOME PHONE. J 2376
C. J. HILLARD CO., Inc.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Bank and Office Railings. Elevator Enclosures and Cars.
Cast Iron Stairs and Store Fronts. Wire Work. Fire Escapes.
Nineteenth and Minnesota Sts. Q 17 c ]
Next to California Cannerie. ^^^ ^ ranClSCO, ^ai.
Telephone Mission 5230
Ralston Iron Works, Inc.
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Ornamental Iron Worli
Twentieth and Indiana Sts. San Francisco, Cal.
Phone Main 322
The Palm Iron and Bridge Works
INCORPORATED
STRUCTURAL STEEL
ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK
15th and R Streets - SACRAMENTO, CAL.
MERRIT IRONING BOARD
I ^TT^HE attention of architects and owners is called to the
^ A exceptional merits of the Merrit Ironing Board, the
latest improvement in folding ironing boards. This
ironing board has given genuine satisfaction wherever
it has been installed. It is very rigid, strong and simple.
Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List to
MERRIT IRONING BOARD COMPANY
1715 21 MISSION STREET - - - SAN FRANCISCO
When writing to Advertisers please mention tiiis magazine.
The Architect and Engineer
43
SPECIFY THE COLONIAL
HEAD THROATand DAMPER
THE BEST DEVICE FOR OPEN FIREPLACES
SEE SWEETS INDEX PAGES— 1702-3
SOLD ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY
Aurora Mfg Co. Higgins BIdg., Los Anseles rTiiriMIAI
n.O. Church San Francisco ^^HJINiAL
Scott. Lyman & Stack Sacramento FIREPLACE
D. E. Fryer & Co. Seattle COM P A N Y
Wm. N. ONeil & Co. Vancouver. B. C. »-'-''*» "^ '^ »> I
M.J. Walsh Co. Portland. Ore. :: CHICAGO ::
CRA\F
COMPANY
Higt Grade . . .
PLUMBING
SUPPLIES
Steam and Hot \Vater Heating
PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS
Second & Brannan Sts.
SAN FRANCISCO
Power Plant and Water Works Materials
STEAM SPECIALTIES
CALIfORNIA STEAM AND PLUMBING SUPPLY CO.
PIPE, VALVES AND FITTINGS office and warehouse:
»="« 671-679 FIFTH STREET
STEAM, GAS, WATER AND OIL
COA^IPLETE STOCK OH" SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA
The Kelly & Jones Company Products ==
WRITE EOR OATAl^OGUE Telephone Sutter 737
LITHOID FLOORING and
LITHOID DAMPPROOFING
This composition mixed and tested upon strict Chemical Analysis.
FLOORS made of this material POSITIVELY GUARANTEED.
LITHOID PRODUCTS CO.
General Offices: 1034 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BLDG.
Telephone Sutter 1475 SAN FRANCISCO
When writing to .\dvertisers please mention ;his magazine.
44
The Architect and Engineer
Ever Have Trouble With Your
Furnace or Retort?
The fault is not always with
the Wor/^manship, sometimes it's
the material.
Specify ^^Livermore^ when
you use Fire Brick or Fire
Clay Products of any l^ind and
you can depend upon the quality
being there. Special shapes and
sizes made to order. Standard
sizes carried in stock,.
LIVERMORE FIRE BRICK CO.
LIVERMORE,
CALIFORNIA
STEEL TANKS COATED
WITH
BITURINE
CANNOT RUST (inside and out)
White House — O'Connor & MofFatt- — ^ Eastman Kodak
Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson — Commercial — Flood Bldgs.
TANKS ALL COATED.
24 California St., San Francisco Kearny 4478
THE KINNEAR MFQ. CO.
COLUMBUS. OHIO
STEEL ROLLING FIREPROOF
DOORS AND SHUTTERS
Agents
Seattle = Portland - Los Angeles - Salt Lake City
San Francisco Office
517 Rialto Building
66
FIRE — A CRIME"
We are equipped with two Pacific Coast Factories to manufacture
METAL DOORS — Tin, Kalamein, Composite, Hollow Steel and Bronze, — Swinging,
Sliding, Folding, Elevator, Van Kannel Revolving Doors, and Wilson's Steel
Rolling Doors.
METAL WINDOWS — Underwriters, Hollow Metal of all kinds, Kalamein, Bronze
and Steel Sash gjm- See the SIMPLEX METAL WINDOW.
UNITED STATES METAL PRODUCTS CO.
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
525 Market St., San Francisco 750 Keller St., Los Angeles
.Agents and Branches in all Coast Cities.
The Architect and Engineer
Terms of Subscription. of CQlifOmiS Sinclo Copies.
$1.50 per Year 2.S Cents
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ssued monthly In the interests of Architects. Structural Engineers. Contractors and the Allied Trades ol the Pacific Coast.
Entered at San Francisco Post Office as Second Cl.iss Matter.
Contents for November p,cf.
IN A QUIET PATIO -----.- Frontispiece
PERMANENT BUILDINGS OF RARE ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY
WILL MARK COMING EXPOSITION AT SAN DIEGO 47
Mark S. Watson
Illustrated
ARE THE ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS OF CALIFORNIA
READY TO DO CITY PLANNING? .V.)
Charles Henry Cheney
Illustrated
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FOOT OF MARKET STREET, SAN
FRANCISCO .....(;.-,
Ernest Coxhead, Architect
Illustrated
ANNUAL MEETING OF ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE OF THE
PACIFIC COAST - - - CO
John Bakewell, Jr.
E. MATHEWSON, ARCHITECT-SPORTSMAN - - - - TI
Frederick Jennings
Illustrated
THE EFFECT OF THE ILLINOIS ARCHITECT'S LICENSE LAW
UNUSUAL ARCHITECTURAL TREATMENT OF LOS ANGELES
HOTEL 8:!
THE ENGINEER AND THE CONTRACTOR S.".
CONCRETE POLES AND THE POSSIBLE MAXIMUM LOADS ON
POLE LINES ■.----- ... - .s.)
Walter H. Lienesch
TERRA COTTA IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ... - u.")
H. L. Fitzsimmons
THE SKILL REQUIRED OF AN ARCHITECT 100
THE TIME TO BUILD 11.'.
A. C. Claussen, Architect
THE RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHI-
TECT 108
EDITORIAL 112
AMONG THE ARCHITECTS 114
REVIEWS OF RECENT BOOKS 122
Index lo AdTeitismicnls Piifre H|
Co|)yriKlit 1014, I'aiiania-Cnlifonii.-i Kxiuisitii
Frontispiece
The Architect and Engineer
of (California
November, 1914
IN A QUIET PATIO
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Architect and Engineer
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Vol. XXXIX.
Of California
Pacific Coast States
NOVEMBER, 1914
No. 1.
Permanent Buildings of Rare Architectural Beauty
Will Mark Coming Exposition at San Diego
I'.y .MARK S. \V.\TSOX.
rP>I\(>l'AI!LY no sin^^'-Ic feature of California
^^ j outside the majestic natural- wonder.s of the
^^^^ state, has attracted more interest than the
^m^ old Spanish missions which stretch all the way
from San Diega de Alcala to San Francisco de
Solano. Probably no other si)irit of architecture
is so completely in harmony with the California
landsca])e. Certainly none is associated more
definitely with the rare old Spanish traditions
which still live in California's life of the present
day, and yet there has been a sinj^-ular ne.^lect of
the S])anish-Colonial type of building- in the
construction of new buildinj^s alons^ the coast.
This circumstance was fully realized by the man-
as^ement of the San Dieg-o Exposition five years
ago when plans were being made for the build-
ings which should stand on top of the lofty mesa
which looks down over the sea and back over the
canyons to the mountains. The E.x])osition might
have gone ahead and erected buildings of Creek
or Roman type, or other conventional types
which have appeared at all world's fairs of the
past. Beyond a doubt the result would have been
beautiful, for all buildings are beautiful when they are set in the gorgeous
landscape which is possible in California as a whole, and in Southern Cali-
fornia in particular. Ueautiful the result might have been, but nothing would
have been created. Conse(|uently the Exi)osition adopted a different plan,
and now offers to the world something which is not only wondrously beautiful,
but also is creative in that it has brought about a genuine renaissance of the
glories of Spanish art and architecture, and something which is productive of
a very great api)eal to the romantic tendencies which linger in the most prosaic.
The impression of the architects who have seen the ExiX)sition in the city at
the far Southwest, is that there has been revived an art which should have
been revived decades ago, but which, now, re-created, is destined to take on
new life and strength and to last for many years to come.
The visitor comes up to the edge of IJalboa Park from the wharves or the
railway station. i)assing en route 1)uildings typical of a Inisy twentieth centurv
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BUILDING. PANAMA-CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION SAN DIFGO
CRAM, GOODHUE & FERGUSON, ARCHITECTS
Bertram Grosvcnor GootUuie, Advisory ami Co„x„lli„g Architect to
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CALIFORSIA STATE ASD FIXE ARTS BUILDINGS, PAXAMACALIFORXIA
EXPOSITIOX. SAX DIEGO
Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson, Architects
Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, Ad-.isory and Consulting Architect to Exfosition
city; the rattle of street cars and the liuni of modern indnstry fills the way.
] le bursts through a grove of palms and finds himself at the end of the quarter-
mile Puente de Cabrillo, whose seven arches rise from the depths of a pool 135
feet below in the canyon. He crosses this impressive viaduct and comes to the
great stone gateway ; not spick and span as though it has been built especially
for this occasion, but s(jftened by the sandblast and chii)i)cd here and there to
bring about the a])])earance of anticjuity; it is just such a gate as might have
stood at the portal of a city in old Spain of two or three or four centuries ago.
He passes through the gateway and immediately the hum and bustle of the
twentieth century tidewater city die away. At one side is an impressive cathe-
dral copied in many essential details from the magnificent cathedral at Oaxaca,
Mexico. At the other side is a plain old mission of the California type, and
right away is noticed one of the extraordinary features of this S])anish-Colonial
architecture, for the ornate cathedral faces scjuarcly into the somber old mission
and yet there is no clashing and no discord. This i)robably is true of any other
school of architecture. Down El I'rado the visitor walks between rows of
black acacia set in verdant lawns : on each side beyond the lawns is a thick
hedge of i)oinscttia. its crimson flashing brilliantly against the green of the
coprosma and the other shrubs. Just iK'yond this hedge rise the long Spanish
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arches which hne the arcade stretching- from La Puerta del Oesta clear along
the Prado. Here is another old mission of the California type, and over across
the canyon a mission of the older New Mexico type, quite as much Indian as
Spanish. Down this way is a building- of the pure municipal type seen today
in all Spanish-American cities. Here is a rustic residence, and there an urban
palace. A great building with colored cornice introduces its interesting Moor-
ish feature. Another building at the end of the Isthmu-S — the name given to
wSan Diego's amusement street like the Pike and ]\Iidway of previous years —
introduces the Moorish arabesque and minaret and other features which have
been adopted in some measure by Spanish-America itself. Everything 's
Spanish-Colonial and yet there is variety sufficient to lend fresh charm to the
view. There are openings in the long arcades which lead into quiet patios
whose calm is broken only by the plashing of a fountain of Pan. There are
rose-covered gateways leading into pergolas which dot the broad lawns ad-
joining the buildings and stretching back to the brink of the canyons. There
are curious exedras in the botanical gardens; there are stone balconies looking
over the gulches which have been planted with a mighty variety of semi-tropical
plants. These canyons furnish a most important feature of the general land-
scape. One reason for the extraordinary results which San Diego has brought
about with a limited amoimt of money, is that Balboa Park as it was when the
Exposition started, supplied a site which is quite incomparable in Exposition
work. The great mesa occupying- the center of the 1400 acre park is cut by
deep ravines whose contour furnishes admirable opportunity for the develop-
ment of most appealing treatments. The canyons to be sure, like the mesa, a
matter of four years ago, were of hard-baked adobe in which there grew noth-
ing- except cactus and sage and chapparal. By the liberal use of dynamite, by
i^lowing and harrowing and incessant watering these canyons have been made
to bloom into a succession of great gardens which probably have no peer any-
^vhcre in the country.
The height of the bridge has been accentuated l)y the use of Italian and
Monterey cypress. lieyond the zone where these trees are used, is a wealth of
cucaly])tus and acacia. Some of the trees are the varieties which bear the
brilliant crimson and golden bloonis. The end of one canyon has been devoted
entirely to a variety of palmis ; also there are palmis used extensively elsewhere
in the canyon treatment. The brilliant canna and the soft grays of the acacia'
Baileyana and some of the rarer grasses have been used to add further color.
Not only was San Diego endovved at the outset with this admirable site for
its exposition which could not have been bought for millions, but also it was
endowed with the (|uite invahial^le gift of clin^ate, a climate which is the same
the year around ; it knows no frost nor torrid heat, and it allows the most
amazing riot of hundreds of varieties of trees and shrubs and clambering vines
and small blooming ])lants. Over all the arcades sweeps this disi)lay of vines,
with the ])urple bougainvillea used extensively in the plaza, and the brick red
bougainvillea used dominantly along El Prado ; with roses used in this patio,
clematis in that, and jasmine and honeysuckle elsewhere. The effect of this
lloral display^ is of great im])ortance. I'robably no other single feature at the
Exposition is of more im])ortance. It nuist be remembered that the majority
of visitors to San Diego in 1*)1.^ will \w Northerners and Ivasterners who have
no conception of the glories of Soulhcrn California's. climate and the amazing-
heights of beauty to which the California (lora mount.
There is another ])oint whieli impresses mightily the architect and engineer
who likes to see full value received. There has been little at ])revious world's
fairs more genuinely dei)ressing than the sight on the day after the fair closed
when the tearing down of the buildings began. The structure^ at .San Diego
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liavo been huill to stay — that is. those structure^ which arc entitled to per-
inanencv. 'I'hc sniallor buil(hiii;s alonj;- tlie Isthmus heiiijr erected purely for
ainuseiiient. will he torn down immediately, hut all the other buildings will
-«tand for many years to come. The <;reat West (luadraufj^le, for example,
dominated by the California State JUiildin^-, i^ built entirely of steel and con-
crete and will be used in years to come to hou^c the nniseuni exhibits which
have lK>en donated to the I-'xposition with the dertnile understandinj^- that they
would remain as lon^- as the building" itself stands. The wealth of rare flowers
in the Hotanical buildin_<;- is assembled for permanent use. as that buildini;-, too,
is of steel and concrete, 'i'he administration buildinj.;". the fire station, the
hos{)ital and the other service buildin<.js are for permanent i)arl< use. The <^reat
music pavilion which stands at the lower end of the Plaza de ranama, is of
this same steel and concrete construction, and l)econies the property of the city
immediately after the Exjxisition Company is terminated. All of the other
Luildinsj^s are of staff and plaster, but these perishable materials are placed on a
t'lrm backini;- of metal lath, h'urthermore. the entire absence of frost and
sudden chani^es of temperature and ijales and drenching- rains from this i)ar-
ticular section of the San Dietjo valley makes certain a much <!^reater dei^ree
of permanency than would he i^ossible anywhere else. The life of these build-
ings is fi<^ured at from twenty to thirty \ears with proper treatment of the staff
each year. The s^Tcat I'uente de (.abrillo. which cost api)roximately $250,000.
is also, of course, of permanent construction and is of genuine interest from a
purely engineering standpoint as the first examjile of reinforced concrete con-
struction of the cantilever unit tyi^e on a scale api)roximating anything of this
.^ort. It has attracted consideral)le interest from railway engineers, who find
in it a solution to the dit^cult problem of bridging streams which are seasonally
turbulent. It is recognized that this construction makes it ]X)ssible for an
extra heavy downpour oi water to carry away a single pier and leave the other
piers intact. This means that temporary tracks can be laid across the gaj). and
train service can be continued whUe the reconstruction of the missing unit is in
progress.
With the excei)tion of the West quadrangle, which was tlie work of the
architectural firm of Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson of New York and Boston,
the designing of the Exposition Beautiful was the work of Frank P. Allen, Jr..
who figured importantly in the Seattle Exposition. The supplementary features
which have been introduced by the Exposition management to carry out the
Spanish ideas, are in a rare spirit of harmony. For example, not only are the
buildings purely Spanish, but the guards and attendants at the Exposition
throughout V)\5 are attired as conquistadores and caballeros ; the bandsmen are
dressed in Spanish uniform; the dancing girls who appear in the Plaza de
Panama and at dift'erent points along El i'rado. are Spanish dancing girls in
the bright costumes of old Spain, presenting the dances of the Spanish capital
of two centur'ies ago. Some of the fiestas which will rank as special events,
are the fiestas of the Spanish-American countries. Thus in the field of special
events are the religious ceremonies of the Aztecs and Toltecs, and the other
ancient red races. These displays then figure as more than special events
because they are inseparably associated with the architecture itself. \'erv little
is left to the imagination of the visitor save the feat of transporting himself
backward three or four centuries and realizing that this magic city on the
mesa is the city which was dreamed of by Cabrillo four centuries ago, and by
the succession of conquistadores and padres who followed after.
It is an Exposition P>eautiful in ap])earance and in sjMrit alike.
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Are the Architects and Engineers of California
Ready to do City Planning?
\W ClIAkLICS I1I-:XRY CIll'Xl'V,
Secretary California Conference on City PlanninR.
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'fill' Califoniiti Conference on City I'hinnin;^. inaug^urated on a pernuinent
basis durinii the Leo'^ue of California Municipalities Convention at Del Monte
October jjtii to ijitli. is of the greatest interest to architects and engineers, lis
purposes as outlined at the first conference arc:
( i) To create the ti.'idest possible understanding of the need for city planning;
to sho'n.' that it is practicable and sensible from the economic and social as well
as the (esthetic standpoint ; and to unite all separate movements for city planning
in the various cities of the State into one strong central body;
(J) To secure the drafting of comprehensive ta^cs for the establishment of
permanent city planning commissions;
( S) I o assemble data, reports and general information concerning successful
city planning z<,'ork in other states and in Eurol^e for the boicfit of California
communities ; to encourage the establishment of city planning commissions and
organisations and to help them as far as possible in their zwrk ;
(4) To publish the proceedings and papers of the conference recently held and
of future conferences.
The officers and lixecutive Committee elected for the first year are: President.
Percy / '. Long. City .Ittorney. San Francisco; Second I' ice-President, Duncan
McDullie. Berkeley City Planning Committee ; Secretary and Treasurer, Chas. II.
Cheney. .Irchitcct, San Francisco ; Chas. A. Murdoch, San Francisco; ,1. S.
Lavenson, Oakland; IV. H. IVeilbye, Oakland; George L. Dillman, Alameda; S.
/:. Burum. Dinuha ; Prof. /. IV. Hozi'crth, Berkeley; 11. .4. Mason. San Fran-
cisco; II. C. Cutting. Richmond; and nicmbers to be appointed from San Diego,
Riverside. Fresno atid Sacramento.
'The Conference a'/// )neet annually zi'ith the League of California Municipali-
ties, zchich ii'fV/ go to Oakland in 1913. The business of the Conference 7cill be
handled by the lixecutive Committee, and a General .Idi-isory Committee of fifty,
to be appointed from the principal cities and organicatio)is of the .State.
Membership is open to all those interested in city planning work in California.
at three dollars per year, which includes copies of the proceedings, published
papers, etc.. and participation in the conferences.
HELD under tlic joint aus])ices of the Leai^ue of California .Mtinici])alitie3
and the University of California Extension Division at Del !Monte, Octo-
ber 12th to 15th, the first California Conference on City Plannini;- was a
distinct success and inaugurated a practical movement that is hound to start
;-,oniethini^ in most of the cities of the State. The attendance of nearly two
hundred, ])rincipally city ofificials, made the dominant note the ([uestion as to
what Cit}' I'lanning- means, and how best to go about real Cit\' I Manning work
in the municii^alities of California.
This bring"s the question sc|uarel\- u]) to ihc architects and engineers of Cali-
fornia, are they ready with facts, figures and knowledge of City 1 Manning
design to tackle the great problems which the haphazard and unguided develop-
ment of all our cities have brought al)out?
In other wordsi are they pre])are(l to sift out from the experience of the past
decade in this new numici])al science, the best exam])les of the handling of
traffic arteries as well as park systems ; can they show the business men and
manufacturers that projjer city planning- pays as well by cutting down the over-
head cost of hauling as in cai)italizing the attractiveness of public buildings
by grouping them in a civic center?
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NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD BRIDGE
OVER STATE STREET. HARTFORD
A DIGNIFIED AND INTERESTING RAIL-
ROAD BRIDGE IN PARIS
American and European methods of treating railtcay zladucts
Or can they produce convincing figures proving that over-congested housing
conditions are a menace to the health, comfort and convenience of the whole
community ? Above all, can they show where and how housing problems have
been solved and that California of all places in the world need least suffer from
them if proper guidance and measures to encourage better housing be put into
execution ?
Unquestionably there is a large amount of city planning and housing study
for which the cities of California will need professional and expert advice
during the next decade. While some of the larger cities will probably seek out
and employ city planning experts, much of this work will be brought to the
architects and engineers of the State. Are they prepared, are they ready to
do real city planning?
The civil engineers and surveyors of America had up to very recently left
to them practically all of the planning of streets, cutting of blocks and lots and
the general layout and re-plotting of cities. Guided almost entirely by real
estate speculators, they followed the traditional checkerboard plan which
William Penn so early laid out on the flats of Philadelphia. Try as they would,
they seem to have found it impossible to get away from the obsession of its
regularity.
No matter whether the engineers or their clients were to blame, the fact
remains that sufficient analysis was never made of the growth and development
of cities to furnish convincing proof that any other scheme was more economic
for the whole comuiunity, more productive of social or human health, comfort
and convenience,, and more ccsthetic in the attractiveness or harmon}- of building
groups which it produced.
Some fifteen years ago when the architects of .America began to generally
appreciate the need for European study and travel, they started a movement
for the City Beautiful, which went rai)idly over the whole country. The obvious
contrast between the orderly, restful and pleasing photogra])hs of Paris, X'ienna
or any of the Iuiro])ean cities and our dreary, ungainly, hai)hazard buildings
and city streets, aj^pealed to all cultured ])eople of the United States and
Canada, where well informed architects could get a hearing. City iJeautiful
movements sprang up like wild-fire and in some of the larger cities a great
deal of mpney was spent for architectural "projets" showing how beautiful
wide boulevards, civic centers and public buildings n'light be ])ut into being at
an enormous cost and the city thus become the miost attractive in the United
States.
While the arciiitccts of the country undoubtedly deserve great credit for
educating the public, it is unfortunate that they could not prove the economic
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These things can he dune here, if u.<c teill but shoic that they arc worth ivhilc
and xioial wisdom of their ])roi)osals. in almost c'vor\- case tlie City lieautilnl
movements liave died a natural death without leaving;- constructive results
behind them. In the few cities where the city plans really were thought out
upon more than an ;e>thetic basis, either their proponents did not have the
common sense ari^uments that appeal to the business man, or they did not know
how to form a permanent organization to continuously keep up the long hard
fight and education of the community to put the city ])lan into execution.
Six years ago the National City Planning Conference was organized to
bring together landscape architects, engineers, architects, social workers and
city officials for n-utual discussion and the better understanding of city ]:)lan-
ning ])roblems. The Proceedings published included papers showing what a
broad subject City Planning is and hov/ the re-planning of our existing cities
can only be done by tackling the problem with wide understanding and careful
analysis.
It has been established that City Planning must be undertaken first, from an
economic standpoint ; second, from a social standpoint ; third, from an aesthetic
stan(l]K)int — not in the reverse order as has been usually followed. It is the
science of knowing and profiting by other cities" experiments in civic develop-
ment and of making the strongest local application i)()ssil)le.
City Planning pays because it prevents the costly business of correcting mis-
takes ; it insures the orderly and unsightly develojiment of the city, it handles
the traffic ])robleni to save time and money in more rapid transit of goods and
people, it increases all pro])erty values by ])reventing the many evils of haj)-
hazard develo])nvent in building, and it prevents stunted and diseased children
by i)roviding playing and bathing ])laces. through adec|uate playgrounds and
])arks. City Planning arouses and cultivates new civic thought and civic pride.
It stirs all classes of people.
During the i)ast five years a great deal of careful data has been accumulated
on all the phases of City Planning. This data is contained in the proceedings
of the National City Planning Conference, of the National Housing Associa-
tion, and it is being ])ublished more and more prolifically by the cities of the
country which are ])utting City Planning on a permanent basis. Lists of these
reports and much literature on the subject can now be found in most libraries
and is being collected for the benefit of the ])rofessions and all those interested
by the California City Planning Conference and similar organizations.
Obviously the re])lanning of our existing cities, the estalilishment of small
civic centers, the solution of bad housing problems or the rehabilitation of the
appearance of our streets is not a matter of the ])resent. The i)utting into
execution of any such City 1 Manning studies must take time and it must be
!-omebody's business to follow up and superintend the work.
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RUE DE RIVOLI, PARIS
THE PANTHEON, PARIS
Arcaded streets and public buildings at the ends of streets could be arranged, witJi a little forethought,
in America
Permanent City Planning" Commissions are now being established in prac-
tically all of the important cities of the country. Massachusetts has felt so
strongly the social need of City Planning that it has made compulsory upon
every city and town in the State to have such a commission. Several other
states have passed similar laws encouraging the establishment of City Planning
commissions. California with her yoiuig and rapidly growing cities certainly
has as much or more need of such a statute than ^Massachusetts with three
century old cities.
One of the principal sessions of the First California Conference on City
Planning was held jointly with the City Attorneys' Association, and there was
a lively debate over proposed necessary legislation. The Conference recom-
mended to the next Legislature for passage, a law making mandatory, as in
Massachusetts, the establishment of City Planning commissions in all cities
and towns of the State ; an act for the establishment of a State City Planning
Commission similar to the Massachusetts Homestead Commission, to furnish
and assemble data, reports and general information concerning successful City
Planning work in other cities and in Europe for the benefit of California com-
munities, to study housing conditions and the solution of the housing problem
and particularly to keep in touch with and stimulate the local City Planning
commissions.
A resolution was also passed commending the University of California for
its Municipal Reference Bureau and requesting the establishment of compre-
hensive courses in City Planning and Housing.
The California Conference on City Planning was organized by delegates
from the City Planning Commissions of California, city councils, commercial
bodies, civic leagues and improvement clubs, real estate associations, housing,
industrial, imnugration and harbor commissions, and from the societies of
engineers and architects. While the first year of its work will largely be taken
up with organization and legislative campaigns, both municipal and state, the
committees expect to give active support to all local social and community
l»rograms. ''
No one in this country or in Euro])e knows too nuich about City Planning
or the solution of its ])roblems. Climate and all other natural advantages of
this State make it an ideal one for the development of orderly, well ])lanned
cities with greater attractiveness and greater convenience for living and doing
business, than can be found anywhere in America. The architects and
engineers of the State can prove an enormous power and influence for the
immediate betterment of exceedingly monotonous, ridiculous and senseless con-
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ditions in our cities, if they will keep themselves well inforniecl as to the
latest methods of putting City Planning- into execution. The California City
l^lanning Conference has been organized to work with them and will welcome
at all times suggestions and ideas for the better development of the cities of the
State. .^
Announcement of School of Architecture
THE announcement of the Department of Architecture of the University
of ^Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., has just been received, and seems to
present material not usually found in literature of this description. Tn
addition to a presentation of work by students of the Department, and a
.synopsis of the recjuirements of the department, both for aclmission and for
graduation, there is published a general statement designed to give information
to prospective students and their parents regarding the profession of archi-
tecture, the services performed by the architect, his training and the general
outlook for the profession. This statement indicates, in addition to enumerat-
ing the functions of an architect, the methods and training properly employed
to prepare him to discharge those functions. It also points out, to some extent
parenthetically, many of his duties and obligations, which, it is feared, have
too often been overlooked in the general hustle and confusion incident to a pro-
fessional career.
As to the outlook for the architect, it is stated that in no time of the history
of the United States has there been so much interest as is now manifested in
good architecture. Classes of buildings, which formerly were hardly con-
sidered from an artistic point of view — such as factories, warehouses and the
like — are now being designed by architects. Many large corporations have
come to a realization of the value of buildings wdiich are at once adequate,
attractive and interesting. The art development, of which architecture forms
but a part, has barely begun in this country. So long as this country continues
its marvelous growth, highly trained men will be needed to give form to build-
ing projects of the most varied character.
Copy of the announcement may be had upon api)lication.
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Painting the Eiffel Tower
For the fifth time since its erection the Eiffel tower is receiving a new dress
of orange yellow. Sixty thousand pounds of paint is needed to adorn the
great tower and fifty painters will be cm]:)loved daily for three months. The
new robe costs $20,000.
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PLAX FOR RELIEVING TRAFFIC CONGESTION. FOOT OF MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO
Eincst Cuxhead. Arcliitcct
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PLAN SHOWING REARRANGEMENT OF BLOCKS AND WIDENING OF MARKET STREEl
AND THE EMBARCADERO, SAN FRANCISCO
Enicst Co.vlic(ul, Architect
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The Improvement of the Foot of Market Street,
San Francisco
I5y I-:RXEST C()XIII:.\I). Arcliilcct.
AT a recent meetiii>>- of the San l^'rancisco Society of Architects at which
the (Hscussion of the evenint^- was the "Improvement of the I'Oot of
-Market Street," the accompan\inL;- phin was presented, as noticed in the
Octoher Architect and Engineer.
The i)lan is a detail of one pre])ared tentatively for the i^eneral ini])r<)venienl
of the Emharcadero at the time the MxjXjsition site was under (hscussion some
three years ago.
During the i)ast year interest has l)een reawakened ui)on this suhject. not
only on account of the increasing congested conditions of traffic at the h'erry
and ])roximity of the oi)ening- of the Exposition, hut also on accoimt of the
fact that the foot of Market Street and the Emharcadero constitute, so to s])eak,
the front door, or vestibule of the city, and rightfully sliould command that
same comprehensive treatment accorded the laying out of the Civic Center.
The completion of the Civic Center in conformity with a beautiful and
well thought out ])lan, offering ample space to public buildings and wide vistas
and approaches to then>, will 1)\- comparison emphasize and bring into shar])
contrast the ugliness of the aj^proach to the Eerry and inconvenient traffic
arrangements which now prevail at the foot of Market Street, through lack of
foresight and errors of city ])lanning in the laying out of streets in the early
days.
On the north side of Market street the streets are narrow and tend to
aggravate rather than ameliorate congestion. The fact that to the east of
Drumm street there is no outlet northward from Market until the Emharcadero
is reached, forces an additional burden upon the traffic zone of the Eerry.
On the south side of Market street, the blocks extending south are so long
that to a great extent similar conditions add to the congestion.
The many plans and suggestions which recently have been put forward for
the betterment of the transportation i^roblem at the foot of Market street deal
mainly with the idea of temporary relief to traffic by means of bridges, loops,
subways, etc. That some such measures as these will ultimately be necessary
to aid in the convenient handling of the traffic is obviou.s,, but the final word
can only be said as to the best solution of the transportation problem after a
reasonable plan for the widening of Market street in front of the Eerry has
been thoroughly digested and adopted together with a readjustment of the
adjacent avenues of circulation.
The widening of Market street at its intersection with the Emharcadero
would result im,mediately in lessening the traffic congestion at present existing
there— the increased space thus acquired on each side of the loop being reserved
for pedestrians and vehicular travel. The proposed new streets — one to the
north and one to the south of Market street would divert traffic to and from
the docks north and south of the Eerry building from the car lines.
The execution of such a plan of improvement as proposed, presents many
features similar to those which had to be dealt with in the matter of ac(|uiring
property for the Civic Center, except that in regard to the ownership of the
streets affected by the proposed changes, the State as well as the city is an
interested party, having control of the Emharcadero.
The plan as proposed includes the following :
First: The widening of ^Market street between the Emharcadero and
Steuart street from its present width of 125 feet to that of 275 feet.
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Second : The continuation of Steuart street northward and parallel to
Drumm to its intersection with the Embarcadero.
Third : A new street from the Embarcadero to Steuart street, parallel to
and between Mission and Market streets.
Fourth : The straightening- of the west line of the Embarcadero imme-
diately north of Market street, bringing the street to a uniform width of 200
feet. It is proposed to reserve the two blocks formed by these new streets for
public service buildings. While this is not an essential feature to the plan, it
would be well to control the architectural character of the buildings facing the
plaza in order to ensure a dignified and uniform treatment.
Fifth : The construction of an overhead viaduct or causeway in front of
the Ferry building to relieve the congestion caused by the Embarcadero traffic
going" north and south crossing the transbay travel and car tracks concentrated
at this point. An alternative plan would be to construct a subway for this
purpose. The overhead structure, which would be approached by 4 per cent
ramip from the north and south, would provide an additional covered waiting
space for the surface car loops, thus bringing the car service into closer relation-
ship with the ferry service.
In addition to the relief afforded by the viaduct or causeway, much of the
Market street vehicular traffic to and from the docks north and south of the
Ferry would be diverted before reaching the Ferry building by the opening
up of the proposed two new streets.
These measures for the relief of traffic at the Ferry building would at the
same time increase the efficiency of the car loops and the widening of Market
street would make it possible to install additional loops if necessary, thus in-
creasing the capacity of the Market street lines.
It is difficult to estimate the transportation problems of the future beyond a
certain point. It may, however, be pointed out that the increased width of
Market street at the Ferry building offers ample opportunity for subway rapid
transit terminal loops and waiting stations which could be incorporated into a
sub-surface terminal system that could include the basements of the two public
service buildings.
In conclusion the problem for the improvement of the foot of Market street
calls for a solution and treatment not alone sufficient to mieet the present
increasing demiands, but one which will be comprehensive enough to take care
of all future developments.
The City Engineer's Plan
By IIKNRY IT. nOYT.
The plan of San Francisco's City Engineer. M. M. O'Shaughnessy, herewith
illustrated, seems to be both ])ractical and feasible in every respect. It has been
indorsed by the I'oard of Su]>ervis(>rs and various improvement bodies of
the city.
The scheme contemplates the acquisition of property for a new short street
91 feet 6 inches wide, and running from Spear street to the Embarcadero ; this
new street also being parallel to Market street. Various values have been
estimated for the cost of acciuiring this strip of land and the appraisals vary
greatly, but the real estate valuation has been ])laced at $380,000.
Ferry l)ound traffic would be rerouted off Market street at Steuart street,
hence through the new street north to the l^mbarcadcro, connecting with the
present Ferry I»o]) tracks as shown on the drawings.
The terminals of the Mission, lloward and I'olsoni street lines wovdd he
shortened about one hundred feet. The Mission street traffic would also l()o]>
and return on a single trackage via the new street and Steuart street to Mis-
sion street.
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PLAN FOR RELIEF OF CONGESTION, FOOT OF MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO
M. M. O'Sliatighiiessy, City Engineer
After takino- care of the conf^'estion of car traffic as outlined al)ove the
pedestrian traffic would be made safer and less complicated by the construction
of two reinforced concrete and structural steel foot bridges from the second
story of the Ferry building- to the west side of the Eniibarcadero in the general
line of and on either side of Market street, with necessary clearances, entrances,
exits, stairways and accommodations for the traveling public. Pro]>er altera-
tions would be made to the second floor of the Ferr\' building so that access
would be possible to the foot bridges.
The i^roject is estimated to cost about a half million of dollars, segregated
in Mr. O'Shaughnessy's estinaate as follows:
Estimated cost of property to be acquired $380.0CX)
Co.st of street and railway work (chargeable to the street railways) . . . 56,000
Co.st of North Foot P.rid'ge .' 28.000
Cost of South Foot P.ridge 31 ,000
Cost of changes to P^errv building 1 5.000
Total $510,000
Cement Plastered Exteriors
Cement plastered exteriors are admittedly the most attractive and desirable
finish for the modern idea of domestic architecture. "The only trouble is that
it does not stay put," is repeated over and over again. The trouble is not with
the plaster nor with the man that puts it on, but it is wholly a matter of the
nitegrity of the surface that is covered with cement plaster. Xo wooden
structure is fit for such a purpose unless the studding is cross-bridged very
firmly. The studding should be no lighter than 2x6, full sheeted and all well
anchored to sills attached to concrete or masonry foundations. Tile masonry
walls are 100 i)er cent better than any wooden construction. In fact, they are
about ])erfection and cost no more than wood. — Rock Products.
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CHARI.I'S I'lilliK iraiiKS. AKCIIIIUCT
E L B C 7' B n I' A' A' .V / D P. N T Ol- THE
ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE OF THE
PACIFIC COAST
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Annual Meeting at Seattle of Architectural League
of the Pacific Coast
I'.y JOHN" I'.AKI'.WI'.LL, JR.
Till'', Convention of the Architectural Leai;ue of the Pacific Coast held in
the early i)art of ( )ctober at Seattle was very successful in many res])ects.
'J'he attendance was j^ood, from forty to fifty architects heinjj^ ])resent at the
different meetins^s. though unfortunately there were no delcf^ates ])resent from
Los Angeles, and but three from San I'Vancisco. There were about ten men
from Portland and a number from Tacoma and \ictoria. This condition was
to be expected when we consider the expense and time involved in attendance,
but those who were fortunate in bein<^- able to attend were amply repaid.
The first day was devoted to business, while the second (la\' was taken uj)
with a very enjoyable tri]) to Tacoma, the various committees meeting- on the
boat, brom Tacoma the members of the League were taken in automobiles to
see the Thome country residence, a beautiful exam])le of F-nglish architecture
placed in a perfect setting.
The third day was devoted to ])usincss a few hours being given to a trij)
around Seattle, a more extended trij) being prevented by rain. It was just as
well from the point of view of the real business of the convention that we were
obliged to stick to business, as otherwise we would never have finished the work
in the scheduled time.
The last day was taken up by a tri]) to X'ictoria and a glimjjse of our
]>ritish neighbors, which was of great interest to the visitors. Advantage was
again taken of the long boat ride to hold committee meetings and to finish up
the business of the convention.
The entrance to the tower of \'ictoria from the Harbor is very pleasing,
the slopes down to the quays being left o]xmi and covered with grass. However,
UTOst of the architecture of N'ictoria is disai)])ointingly banal and quite Ameri-
can. The policemen, who are typical English Bobbies in both appearance and
dress, the soldiers and the people, all look strangely out of place and one
regrets that the \'ictorians have not imported or developed more of their own
distinctively British architects to give them more sympathetic architectural
surroundings.
One of the most important subjects taken up by the convention was the
educational work. The rei)ort on this subject showed steady progress, par-
ticularly in San Francisco; but there was a general feeling that the San b>an-
cisco Jury was losing touch with the ateliers in Los Angeles, Portland and
Seattle. X'arious recommendations were discussed for obviating this dif^culty,
and it was decided to appoint a corresponding secretary to the San bVancisco
Jury, whose dut\- it will be to make reports of each judgment to these cities
with photographs showing the best work done in each judgment. It was also
suggested that these ateliers form their own juries to criticise the work before
sending it to San Francisco for final judgment.
Another point of great interest which was discussed, was the annual ex-
hibit. It is to be ho])ed that these exhibits be held under the aus])ices of the
League, and be made circulating exhibits. The method of financing the exhibits
was discussed and upon the suggestion of Mr. Whittaker of the Institute
Journal it was recommended that they be financed by subscri])tions under the
Patron system instead of by the method which has been in vogue, of supporting
them by advertising in the Year Book.
An informal discussion was held at the Tacoma dinner of the encroachment
of the contractor on the architect's work. This is a serious problem in the
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Northern cities and is largely responsible for the great amount of inferior work
both architecturally and structurally, that is to be seen in Seattle and Portland.
It was decided to hold the next annual convention in San Francisco in June
of next year, and it is probable that a large number of Northern men will attend
this convention.
Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows : Chas. Peter Weeks,
San Francisco, President; John Bakewell, Jr., San Francisco, \^ice-President;
August Headman, San Francisco, Secretary-Treasurer.
To sum up, the principal objects of the League are to promote good fellow-
ship among members of the profession and to carry on the educational work by
means of student work and exhibitions.
The first of these objects was certainly furthered by this convention. We,
v.'ho attended, have made many real friends among the architects whom we met,
and men who have lived in the same city for years have by means of the close
intercourse of these few days changed from casual acquaintances to friends,
who can meet upon the ground of mutual admiration and sympathy. Further-
more, the educational work has been kept growing in a healthy manner and the
question of the circular exhibit has been brought more nearly to a satisfactory
solution, though as yet it is not quite solved.
Next year's convention should advance these objects much further, and we
who attended the convention felt that the League- continues to justify its
existence.
An English Criticism of American Methods of Design
The Builder of London reproduces in a recent issue examples of domestic
architecture by Robert D. Farquhar of Los z-Xngeles. and the Hotel Oakland by
Bliss & Faville of San Francisco. Some of the tirst and best pictures pub-
lished of this hotel, were shown in the Bliss & Faville number of the Architect
and Engineer last January.
Referring to Mr. Farquhar's work, it is stated:
These very well illustrate the point of view of the American client, which is
in many ways alien to us. Like the French and other inhal^itants of Continental
nations, the American is appealed to by symmetry and dignity, not only in public
l)ut in private buildings. There is little attempt usually to give to a house a
homely character simply because it is placed in rural surroundings. During the
Georgian and post-Georgian periods we approximated in our ideas of architectural
planning to the Renaissance methods of design practiced elsewhere, but in the
last century ordered planning has become the exception rather thnn the rule as
applied to houses. Though the formal garden, with symmetrical methods of
planning, has latterly found many advocates here, such a house as that we illus-
trate would appeal to few Englishmen, who are still obsessed by the recollection
of what found favor in mediaeval ages, which has resulted in a type of smaller
domestic buildings to which we may almost apply the designation of picturesque
dog-kennels. Why we should prefer low rooms, oak beams, inglenooks, and other
constituent parts of the picturesque house has never been very cleiar to us, while
we feel there are distinct advantages in a more measured and dignified type of
design. The views which we reproduce show great knowledge of the use of detail
and the value of proportion.
Referring to the Oakland hotel, the tenor of the criticism is e(|ually com-
mendatory :
In common witli tlie l)est American work the skill of tlu- (K"-ignrrs is cM|ual to
their modesty, and there is no attempt to attract attention by eccentricity of
detail or proportion. What has been good enough to satisfy the best architects
of the Renaissance is good enough for the American architect, and a craving for
new and wonderful forms is left to the efYete continent of Europe.
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ARCHITECT ECGEXE M.ITHEUSOX IX HIS ■,o-HORSEPO\VER XATIOXAL
E. Mathewson, Architect-Sportsman
By FREDERICK JEXXIXGS
Jl'ST to illustrate that all minds (\o not run in the same channel — if they did
this would be a monotonous old world, indeed — there is an architect in
Fresno, San Joa(|uin County. California, who is as proud of his 50-horse-
powcr National automobile and prize-winnin*^ Uoston bull. "Thunder," as the
most distinguished San l-'rancisco architect is proud of his best piece of archi-
tecture.
A rather queer comparison, you say, yet not so unusual when vou consider
that both are i)racticin<j; the profession of architecture with a considerable (k\^ree
of success. I>ut in the case of the Fresno architect — his name is luiii^ene
Mathewson — "(iene" he prefers to be called — he is an architect only in business
hours, the time between he is a sportsman, and a s^ood one, too! I lis heart
and soul are wrap]KMl in the enjoyment of motorins^. hunting;- and fishing'. ( )ii
the other hand, we have the great architect who lives and breathes his ])ro-
fession. Day and night his dreams are ever of things artistic, architecturally
beautiful. His work is first and last in his thoughts, and his daily routine is
shai)ed by his professional sentiments and ideals.
"I sujjpose I am diflFerent from most architects." Mr. Mathewson told me
one day as we bowled along the State Highway in his big car at a varving speed
of from thirty to si.xty-five miles an hour, "and they probably say I'm crazv about
racing and hunting and all that, but I enjoy it. and my business is not neglected
as anybody knows that knows me. Fve designed a great man\- buildings in this
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LIBRARY, RESIDENCE OF HON. FRANK H. SHORT, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
Eitgcnc Mathcii'son, Architect
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FRESXO CITY HALL. FRESXO. CALlFORSL-l
Euj-ciic .MaliiC'i.i'So>i, Architect
FRESXO COUXTY ORPHAXAGE. FRESXO. CALIF0RXL4
Eugene Malhcuson, Architect
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:,tLLL I- RAM 11 Ul- L. L. CORY BUILDING, FRESNO. C.ILI FORMA
Eugene Malhcwsun, ArcJiitect
Golden Gate Cement zvil! be used exclusively on this l>uildi)ig
Struciiiral Steel hy Palm Iron & Bridge Works
ERESNO COUNTY AUUSIIOUSE.. FRESNO. C ILIhORXIA
Eiijirne Mathewsan, .■Intiiled
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WHOLESALE WINE DEPOT FOR A. MATTEI, FRESNO, CALIF0RNL4
Eugene Mathewson, Architect
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valley and they are all standing and will be here when I am gone. They are
not what you would call monuments, but they are in keeping with modem
ideas and are designed to answer the requirements of the owners. I want to
say that I have no use for the architect who eniiploys a graduate of some famous
school and gives him full leeway in handling his work. I know architects
who never draw a line, depending entirely upon their draftsman, the ear-
marks of whose work may be found upon every plan turned out from that office.
The architect, of course, gets all the crddit, but we of the profession, at least,
know that the draftsman was the actual designer ; and so I say I'd rather be
classed as different. I design my own buildings in office hours, and when it's
5 o'clock I'm through for the day, and if there is good hunting or fishing, it's
me for the big car and out into the country."
Mr. Mathewson has been practicing fifteen years. He came to California
from Worcester, Mass., and has designed and jiersonally superintended nearly
all of Frespo's municipal buildings, including the city hall, almshouse, four fire
houses, school hou.ses, orixhanage, county almshouse, county jail and court
iiouse at Madera,, county jail in Fresno, Tulare high school, h^owler grammar
:chool, Iniildings at the county fair grounds, several apartment houses, ware-
houses and a number of the finest homes in San Joaquin Valley.
The man in the automobile shown on these pages is Mr. Mathewson. and the
dog seated beside him is "Thunder," whose father is a many times winner in
the New York bench shows. Mr. Mathewson's house is shown in the back-
ground.
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The Effect of the Illinois Architect's License Law
Tl IE report of Francis .M . I'.artoii. secretary of the State IJoard of l-'xaminers
of Architects, presented at the llHnois State Convention of Licensed
Architects, is an exceecHnj^ly interesting statement. Although the law
requiring that architects practicing in Illinois must be licensed has been in effect
for seventeen years, few attempts have been made to enforc rigidly its pro-
visions until the present ISoard of Examiners assumed office. Before that time
there had been no Supreme Court decision touching \\\wn the legality of the
act and the board, whose duty it is to enforce it. had no precedent ti) follow.
It is interesting to note that since the legality of the act has been established the
board proposes to enforce the provisions of the act on its broad inter])retation.
In the report the general policy of the board is outlined, and the practical
effects of the architects' license law are noted. Some of the statements are of
special interest to engineers — particularly structural engineers, 'i'hc full report,
not essentially changed as to tone or form, is herewith given :
It gives me great pleasure to have this opportunity to inform you of the work
of the present Board.
We have today 863 licensed architects; 410 architects who were admitted be-
cause they were practicing when the law went into effect, and 453 architects who
passed examination by the Hoard. There have been given three regular class
examinations since the last biennial report was made, as follows: April 15, 16 and
17, 1913; October 14, 15 and 16, 1913; April 14, 15 and 16. 1914; and preparations
are now being made for the coming fall examination, which will take place October 20,
21 and 22, 1914, all at the University of lUinois, Urbana. There have also been held
four special examinations under the provisions of the "Board Rule No. 10" (adopted
May 10, 1907) and an exception to the same (adopted June 18, 1909). These special
examinations have been held at the Board rooms, in Chicago, at the following times :
.April 7-8, 1913; September 25-26, 1913; March 25, 1914; and June 18. 1914 (also at
Urbana). A total of 236 candidates have taken the regular class and special examinations
(up to September 30, 1914), and of these 105 have passed and received certificates. Thirty
practicing architects of other states received certificates after exarrmnation before the
Board, by exhibits, and in some cases, after personal attendance. The following table
gives a summary of the licenses issued, revoked and in force :
Licenses in
Total Total Total force.
Date. issued. revoked, in force. *.\. tB.
December 1, 1898 744 ... 744 701 43
December 1, 1900 797 140 657 574 83
December 1, 1901 828 159 667 564 103
December 1, 1902. 8,58 173 685 555 130
December 1, 19a3 875 19? 683 546 1.37
December 1, 1904 914 226 688 526 162
December 1, 1905 942 238 704 517 187
December 1, 1906 967 263 704 484 223
December 1, 1907 995 288 707 484 223
December 1, 1908 1.029 326 703 467 236
December 1, 1909 1,067 .341 726 456 270
December 1. 1910 1,131 .377 754 445 .309
December 1, 1912 1.259 413 846 431 415
October 5, 1914 1,363 500 863 410 453
^Practicing before license law went into effect.
tPassed examination by the Board.
A total of 104 new licenses have been issued since the publication of our last biennial
report, December 1. 1912, and 87 licenses have been revoked. It will be observed that
there are only 17 more architects practicing now than two years ago.
The present Board is proud of the results it has obtained, and these results were pos-
sible solely because of the harmony that existed among its members.
This Board agrees, as a unit, in a broad interpretation of the wording of the Act, and
in the strictest enforcement of the law. This Board proposes to enforce the Act on its
broad interpretation and will only narrow down its interpretation by the decision of the
Supreme Court.
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The present Board holds that only a licensed architect can practice in this State, or
from this State, and that his license is not transferable or negotiable. Any combination
formed for the practice of architecture, except between licensed architects, ds illegal and
any licensed architect who assists others to practice, who have no license, is guilty of
disihonesty, as provided in the Act, and should have his license revoked.
The Illinois State Board of Examiners of Architects has been in existence for seven-
teen years, but there was no Supreme Court decision until the present Board assumed
office, and practically no court action of any importance that would give to this Board a
precedent to follow. For the past seventeen years we have read a great many legal opinions
from eminent lawyers and there has been much argument among lawyers and among archi-
tects and the public as to the meaning of the wording of the Act. This wrangle has ex-
isted for seventeen years. The Act was never broadly enforced, but complaints were
mostly settled on a compromise which still left the meaning in doubt.
This Board proposes that at least eight cases of different forms of violation of the
Act shall reach the Supreme Court inside of the next year, at which time the courts will
definitely settle forever any question as to the proper interpretation of the wording of the
Act, that is, the rights of the architect and the rights of the public ; and when this has
l)een accomolished, then the enforcement of the Act will be a more simple matter. Most
of these eight cases are in preparation and some are in court at present. However, it must
be borne in mind that the cases selected are cases where the violation is specific of its kind
and not complicated by various other elements, so that when a decision is rendered in
the Supreme Court it will be clean cut and will apply only to that particular form of viola-
tion. In other words, where a decision is made in a case where there are many points at
issue the decision is of little value, except as aoplied to that specific case, but if the decision
is based on a simple issue it will apph' to all similar cases and will be of great value to the
Board.
There have been attempts made by men and bodies of men, both inside and outside
the profession, to dominate this Board'. The members hold that their position is a
judicial one and must be free from such influence. Any complaint received by this Board,
either from an individual or a body of men, will receive the same consideration, and no
architect will be cited before this Board without first having had an opportunity to appear
informally before it.
It must be borne in mind that under the decision of the Appellate Court in the "Kaese-
berg " case, this Board cannot revoke a license unless two cases of violation are proven;
hence, a great many single complaints are filed that never come up formally before the
Board. This leads the pubhc and the architects of the State to feel that a great many
cases presented to the Board are never pushed through to a proper finish. Each single com-
I)laint is filed, if the indications are that it contains a violation. Wihen information of
violations of the law is received from any reliable source, while the personnel of this
Board remains unchanged, all architects may expect courteous treatment and a square
deal, whether they be black, w'hite or yellow, and regardless of their creed.
A word regarding the "City Ordinance" being violated by any architect may be expe-
dient at this time. This Board is a State board, and as different cities and towns have
different ordinances, the Board cannot revoke an architect's license because he violated
the city ordinance, when the same architect could have built the same .structure in other
towns of the State' without violating any ordinance. Therefore all matters pertaining to
of the candidate, and that when the candidate procures his license he must, in his practice.
This Board holds that the purpose of the examination is to ascertain the qualifications
of the candidate, and that when the candidate procures his license he must, in. his practice,
keep near to the standard set by the Board. The Board, recognizing the existence of a
low standard of work turned out by some architects (drawings and specifications being
incomplete, either as to construction or materials or both, and often incomprehensible and
not in accordance with good engineering ])ractice, and the ]>uildings erected in accordance
therewith not only being a financial loss to the owner but a constant menace to the pub-
lic) notice was served last June, that this Board will cite before it for trial any architect who
prei)arc(l drawings and si)ecifications issued for use in this State which indicate gross
incompetency or recklessness.
The Board trusts that every licensed architect will co-operate in assisting to eliminate
the preparation of drawings and specifications which indicate gross incompetency or reck-
lessness.
This Board has found its greatest work to be the elimination from the architectural
field of various architectural firms, wliich operate under an alias, such as architectural
engineers, civil engineers, industrial engineers, engineers, designers, builders, etc. Most
of these violations are assisted by a licensed architect, who is either financially interested,
a partner, or who secures a salary. This Board has eliminated at least 20 such illegal
coml)inations in the last few months and expects to eliminate all others from the archi-
tectural field in the near future. These combinations are to a great extent the result of
The .-Ircliitcct and Iiiii^iiwcr
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SHCOXD CHURCH OF CHRIST. SCIEXTIST. OAKLASD
William Arthur Newman, Architect
lack of enforcement of the law or improper interpretation of the meaning of tlie
worcHng of the Act. Attention is called to the fact that all structural engineering
on buildings is part of the architect's work and cannot be performed by others, except
under the direction of a licensed architect ; and that the architect is responsible for all
engineering data shown on his sealed plans, whether performed by him or not.
The present members of the Board have thoroughly analyzed the wording of the Act
and all agree it is the best Act creating any of the Boards of the State of Illinois. We do
not say that the Act is perfect, but we do say that it is usual and customary not to modify
a law until, through the courts, its strong and weak parts have been found. Practically no
court decisions, interpreting the wording of the Act, have been had in seventeen years.
The present Board feels tliat no attempt should be made to make any changes in the
wording of the Act until such time as through the courts it is found inadequate. Any
attempt made by anyone at this time to have the Act changed will be considered inadvisable.
It takes but little study of the problem to find w^hat is needed to give the architects and
pul)lic the results that the .-Vet intended. No act is of any value or effect, unless enforced.
We have the best act on the statute book, but we have not the full power to enforce it
properly.
The Supreme Court has just held that the Act is constitutional, which is tiic only
litigation of any real value this Board has had in seventeen years, and any change in the
wording of the Act would render this decision worthless, as it would not apply to an
act which has been changed.
The architects and ])u])lic must tlien wait until the new or ciiangcd act is held constitu-
tional in order to enjoy the same security they now have.
The Legislature should look with favor on any legislation that will assist the State
Board in enforcing the law that has been held constitutional and the Board wishes the
architects to assist it in procuring proper legislation thus giving the Board legal power to
stop all buildings that are started in this State without plans drawn l)y licensed architects
and all structures tiiat are attem])ted to be supervised by others than a licensed architect,
or a superintendent under the control of a licensed architect, as provided by law.
If such an amendment is procured the Board will guarantee to the public and to the
licensed architects of the State the full benefit of the Act of which they have been deprived
for seventeen years.
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The Architect and Engineer
SrOWIil.L IIOTIiL, LOS .IM.IirjiS
FKEirK NOONAN AND WM. RICHARDS.
A RC H IT EC T S AND ENGINEERS
The Architect and Ji)ti:;iiiccr
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i' A/or/: COl'XTER or PARKER TILE, LOBBY OF STOW I 1. 1. Iloll-.l.
Frcilcrick Xoonoii nud li'illiain Richards, Architect and Engineer
Unusual Architectural Treatment of Los Angeles Hotel
IN THE design of the Stowell hotel, recently opened on Spring street, near
Fourth. Los Angeles, the architects have succeeded in commendable manner
in solving the problem of financial success for the owner, and at the same time
have successfully developed a type of architecture unusual for this ])art of the
country.
The Stowell hotel is a twelve-story reinforced concrete building covering an
inside lot of 60 x 160 ft. area and containing 264 guest rooms. The street front
presents a facade which, by its originality in architectural embellishment and by
its pronounced contrasts in coloring, instantly attracts attention and refreshes
the eye. The first story, above the lobby entrance and store fronts is faced en-
tirely with white terra cotta carved in leaf i)atterns with side ])anels of a har-
monious but more conventional design. The second, third and fourth story
fronts are broken with balconies faced in white terra cotta following a similar
design, and white terra cotta ornaments set in the green enameled brick back-
groimd of the two side panels.
The next five stories are practically unbroken with ornament, the height and
dignity of the structure being emjihasized by tlie wall of bright, shining green
enameled brick offset by panels of white terra cotta. the latter almost ])lain ex-
ce])t for their u])ward sweeping lines. Above the tenth story with its balcony and
heavily overhanging cornice, the treatment with profusely carved terra cotta
ornamentation is even more marked. The design is highly original and follows
the growing tendency among Los Angeles architects to break into a new field,
aided by liberal use of coloring — a tendency which may yet develop a distinctive
type of architecture for whicli America has been looking. The interior of the
hotel is equally uniciue in treatment.
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The Architect and Engineer
.STAIRCASE TO MEZZANINE FLOOR, REAR OF LOBBY, STOWELL HOTEL
Frederick N ooyian and William Richards, Architect and Engineer
Tile Work by Parker Tile & Mantel Co.
One Reason Why Owners Do Not Build
It was a few minutes after twelve o'clock on a Saturday. A truck loaded
with small steel beams backed up in front of a building in course of construction.
"Hey," said the driver to the contractor in charge, "I want to unload ; send
out a couple of ironworkers."
"Can't; all gone home."
"That's bad," muttered the driver, picking up the reins.
"Wait a minute," said the contractor, "and we'll get you unloaded. Send
two men up here," he shouted to the foreman.
Two hodcarriers appeared, and the contractor took off his coat to lend a
hand. Just then a walking delegate happened around the corner.
"Are those men ironworkers?" he asked.
"No; can't you see they're hodcarriers?"
"Then they can't handle those beams," remarked the delegate with assur-
ance.
"i>ut I need the beams, and there ain't any ironworkers here now."
"Can't help what you need," said the delegate jauntily; "hodcarriers ain't
allowed to handle ironwork."
The driver looked at the delegate and then at the contractor.
"Guess I'd better bring 'em back Monday," he said, and witliout another
word drove ofif.
The delegate lit a cigar and moved on. The contractor resumed his coat. —
N. Y. Evening Post.
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The Engineer and the Contractor ^ Their Relation
on the Job
T] ll-^ e'lii^incer or architect is ahlo to plan _i;Tcat structures and larj^'c enginecr-
ino- schemes, but when it comes to the erection of these structures or the
methods adoi)ted in carryino- these feats to successful conclusion, this work
usually devolves upon the contractor.
The contractor occupies a peculiar position in that, to be successful, he has
to be possessed of a temi)erainent and faculties not rc(|uired in the average
]u-ofession. In other words the successful contractor meets and has to conteuil
with more obstacles in his work than falls to the lot of the average l)usiness
man or n:erchant, and in addition he has to be able to manage and direct his
office affairs and the work of his employees in such a way that for every dollar
spent on his work he hopes to receive more than one hundred cents in return.
The engineer has a great many advantages in planning a great enterprise
over that enjoyed by the contractor; usually he is not limited in the time taken
in drawing his plans and specifications, and has ample oj)portunity to investigate
all conditions and make researches prior to the time when bids are called for,
but the time allotted to the contractor for preparation of this bid is
usually very short, and often a sufficient period is not allowed him for investiga-
tion of conditions, etc., source of supply of labor and material, and other im-
portant considerations which go to make up the bids prior to the opening of the
5.amc.
It has been said, and truthfully so, that a successful contractor must have
three (|ualifications, first. Faith ; second, tlope ; and third, Nerve, and of these
three virtues (if the}' may be so termed), it seems to me the latter is the most
important.
First, contractors as a general rule usually know the ni'cn at the head of all
large engineering schemes, u]:)on which they bid and have faith in their judg-
ment, and accept without question their plans and specifications as being correct,
and the result of months and probably years of study, and rely in a great
measure upon their judgment.
Second, they hope in event of securing a contract, to be favored with such
conditions when the work is under way, as will enable them to make money
legitimately, because you will find that the average contractor doing business
today, is honest, and he takes a certain amount of pride in his work (although
in this, as in all cases, there are exceptions to the general rule), and he hopes
when certain conditions and questions arise, during the progress of the work,
and the matter under discussion put up to the Chief Engineer or other official
in authority, that he will be big and broad enough to look at the situation from
the contractor's standpoint, as well as from the viewpoint of the municipality
or corjioration by whom he is employed.
Third, to undertake large contract work requires considerable nerve, because
usually if conditions are favorable and the prices at which the contract has been
secured are reasonable, and the specifications liberally construed by fairminded
engineers the contractor sometimes makes money, but ofttimes when inifore-
seen conditions arise during the progress of the work, materials and labor
advance, extremely rigid and arbitrary interpretations are given to the specifi-
cations, impractical and unreasonable inspectors placed on the work, and various
other obstructions ])ut in the contractor's way (sometimes by those directly in-
terested in the contract, and at other times by disinterested parties), it requires
considerable nerve on the part of any man to continue the business of contract-
ing in order to make a living.
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Practically all recent works of great magnitude have been let bv contract,
with one exception, that being- the Panama Canal, which was constructed by the
Government, under the supervision of army engineers who had practically an
milimited amount of money at their disposal, and who were not hindered in
any way in the expenditure thereof; their motto being, "Build the Canal, build
it well, and at any cost.''
Great works like the increased water supply for New York City, the New
York Barge Canal, the reclaiming of millions of acres of land in the west, the
improvement of our rivers and harbors, and even down to our own local im-
provement, such as the water supply, the building of our sewers, paving of the
streets, covering of the falls, building of the docks, extensions of parks, im-
provement in terminal facilities of the various railroads leading into the city,
the improvement of our State highway system, erection of municipal buildings,
etc., have all been let by contract, for the reason, no doubt, that those in
authority recog-nize that where possible, it is much better to have the work
done by this method than under the day labor system.
The work is done as well under the contract systenii as if it is performed
by day's work, and ofttimes better, because on day labor work done by a State,
municipality or corporation, usually there are no rigid specifications in efifect
and practically no inspections (except when the engineer happens to be on
the work) and many things are done, which would not be tolerated for a
moment if the work was being done under contract ; furthermore, the engineer
on contract work has less worry (this being shifted to the contractor's shoul-
ders), and the last, but not least reason is that it is almost vuiiversally conceded
that work done by contract is done far cheaper than if performed by the day
labor method.
.\ prominent engineer once remarked that "specifications were only made
for rogues and thieves, that honest men did not need any specifications" ; he
meant this, however, to be interpreted in a broad way.
The clauses in a set of specifications as written by the average engineer
are not always clear and intelligible to the average contractor, and anyone
who engages in contracting work now, if he wants to be "up-to-date" should
take a course in law also, so as to be able to reason out the intent of some
engineers who write specifications, because some specifications of today if liter-
ally construed as written, could place an average contractor in receivers' hands
in a short time, unless he had an unlimited amount of money at his disposal.
Take the usual set of specifications as issued today for public work to
reputable attorneys and ask them to give you an unbiased opinion of its con-
tents and ninety-nine out of one hundred will tell you that you would be
foolish to sign a contract with such clauses incorporated therein, because it is
so written to jirovide all the safeguards possible for the nuniicipality and to
place the respcMisibility for everything that may hap])en, even including the acts
of Providence, ujion the contractor.
In other words, they bind the contractor hand, foot, body and soul, because
some specifications have almost every possibility and condition between the
heaven and^earth, and even into the depths of the same covered by a clause
which they can point out, which covers the disputed ])()int when questions arise,
but contractors must live, and some in their eagern<_»ss to secure work would
sign any contract and s])ecifications no matter how definite or unreasonable it
was.
in the o])inion of the writer, it is a mistake to make specitications too lengthy,
but .some engineers seem to think that it is absolutely necessary to have a large
volume of directions written for the contractors' guidance, even though the job
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is a very small one. They write so much in fact, that their re(|uirements t)ver-
lap, that is the clauses contradict themselves, and in one ])art of the book you
will find certain clauses, and by carefully reading- sul)se(|uent parajjraphs, you
will be left in doubt as to the real intent and meaniiifj of the one who wrote
the specifications and as to how they will be enforced.
If the sjjccifications were short and clear, that is, expressed in ])lain every-
day lani^'uai^e. which neither the ens^ineer nor the contractor could take ad-
\antage of (in other words, the avoidance of double nieanin<^ clauses), many
of the disputes which now constantly arise would be prevented.
When a dispute dyes arise on work, the interpretation of the particular
clause in question is usually put up to the enj^ineer in charge of that particular
section or piece of work for decision, and this is where a youn^' engineer should
be given some authority.
If enough confidence is placed in a man to select him as a pilot of a par-
ticular piece of work, enough trust and authority should be placed in him. to
construe disputed clauses liberally when the occasion arises, and he should be
given the right to settle minor questions that arise, and not be troubling his
chief with every little matter of detail, and only in case that he and the con-
tractor cannot agree, should the question be carried to the Chief Engineer.
In ninety-nine cases out of one hundred minor disputes such as arise on
contract work can be reasonably and promptly settled if all parties will meet
with a feeling of friendliness and confidence, but the average young engineer,
knowing that he has the book of specifications to rely upon, and that they are
iiis doctrine, and the further fact that he is in authority in so far as that par-
ticular ])iece of work is concerned, ofttimes looks at the clauses under discus-
sion from a very narrow point of view, and if an appeal should be taken from
his decision and carried to the Chief Engineer, ofttimes he considers it a per-
sonal reaction upon his professional ability, and although the decision of the
Chief Engineer may sustain him, there is always a feeling of coolness Ijetween
him and the contractor.
Whereas on the other hand if the decision of the Chief Engineer should
be adverse to the younger engineer and contrary to his views already reported
to his chief and in favor of the contractor, usuallv he feels that a personal
insult has been inflicted upon him and his professional ability questioned, and
I have heard of instances where the engineer resolved to "get even" and, hold-
ing the master key he sometimes is in a position to take advantage of the other.
because co-operation is the key to success in all great works.
Engineers and contractors gain their experience from years of hard work;
text books do not contain all the rudiments of any i)rofession ; these are secured
by personal efiforts, hard knocks and practical experience and a young engineer
at the com])lction of his required course in a university is not as fully (|ualified
to pass on all questions as one who has had years of experience, although the
teclinical education of the latter may be somewhat limited when compared with
that of the former.
Contractors usually get their experience ])y hard work, and ofttimes at
great expense, and some reliance should ])e put in their judgment also; in other
words, some little credit should be given a contractor who has had years of
experience, for knowing a little of the work he undertakes and the best method
of conducting it, because, as before stated, a contractor to be successful must
adapt himself to all conditions ; must have such a personality as will enable him
to please and work with the engineers and at the same time look out for him-
self from a financial point of view, if he is to be successful.
It is sufficient to say. in conclusion, that an engineer should rely somewhat
on the contractor, "give him some credit for his ex])erience, etc.."' and the
88 The Architect and Eng'uiecr
same confidence should be put by the contractor in the engineer, and if they
are of such temperament that they can work in harmony, disputes will not
arise. When they do, they can be quickly and amicably adjusted and leave no
ill feeling at their conclusion, and success will be the result of their efforts. —
Eng-ineering News.
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What Concrete Will Not Stand
PRACTICALLY every failure and near failure in concrete has been due to
confidence on the part of somebody that concrete can surmount all man-
ner of bad usage.
The fact is that there are plenty of good standards in concrete design and in
concrete construction, but that they are not observed by many of those engaged
in concrete building.
This neglect has a three-fold cause : ignorance, undue economy and over-
confidence — and the first two could not exist were it not for the last. It is a
pretty poor concrete man who does not know that frozen concrete will not set —
but there are plenty who will take a chance with ten-day concrete at 40 degrees
F. if they need the forms. Why ? Primarily because they want to save the
money that an additional set of forms would cost. But if there were not con-
fidence that the concrete will stand up, the pocket-book would not g'overn
judgment.
Practically every designer of concrete buildings will admit that 830 pounds
per square inch is too high a stress in the concrete beams over the room where
his own family sits down to dinner, but he is not so worried about that stress
when it is in some one's garage. He feels confident that it will not fall down,
in spite of tests which show it to have a low safety factor.
Throughout the whole field this pernicious combination of ignorance and
complacency extends ; instances might be multiplied almost without end. It is
the duty of the societies such as the Amierican Concrete Institute, which recently
convened in Chicag-o, to urge upon the workers in the industry a proper appre-
ciation of the dangers of this over-confidence. Skinning of work is a species
of ignorance, for nothing is quite so evident as the fact that good work in
concrete con.struction pays. But the man who thinks he knows more than the
so-called authorities is the hardest to reach because he is clad in the nearly
impenetrable armor of conceit.
Every concrete failure means a slight betterment in methods, for a certain
number of hitherto unconvinced practical or commercial men are shown by that
most potent object lesson, a heap of ruins, just what concrete will not stand. —
Engineering News.
Waterproofing Won't Offset a Bad Design
Some contractors seem to think that they can get out of trouble at the
eleventh hour by the use of a water-])roofing a])])lication, or that they can do
poor constructi(jn wcjrk ])rovi(le(l they have some water-proofing compound in
their mixture. Neither water-])r(M)fing ingredients nor water-proofing a])p!ica-
tions after construction are going to lielp materialh' a bad design or careless
construction.
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i.HUllJ\C COXCRETE POLES OF MUXJCIl'.lL RAILWAY, VAX XLSS AIL., SAX FRAXCLSCO
Concrete Poles and the Possible Maximum Loads
on Pole Lines
By WALTER H. LIENESCH, in Ccmcnt-Concrctc Age
IT IS widely conceded among engineers who are confronted with the task of
providing a suitable substitute for the present timber pole that the concrete
product is the only practical solution of the problem. The two foremost
points in which the concrete pole is superior to that of wood are the facts that
a proi)erly constructed concrete pole is practically everlasting, and that almost
all such poles can be designed so as to make them much stronger and far more
stable than the timber product. Aside from the actual strength of wires, the
stability of all supports, for electric conductors is the main factor which governs
the length of wire spans, and inasmuch as the stability of concrete poles can be
made greatly to exceed that of wooden poles, the fact is probably established
that extremely long wire spans will accompany the advent of concrete poles for
general use.
Many engineers have published figures representing the possible theoretical
loads on pole lines, the main factor in all such calculations being an assumed
violent wind pressure acting against ice-covered wires. In addition to this the
assumption is also made, that the above conditions may be accompanied with a
temperature of 10 degrees below zero-, and that the consequent contraction of
the wires might cause them all to break in the same span. It is claimed in this
connection, under the above conditions, with the wind blowing in a direction
parallel to the wires, that the maximum load occurs in this direction on the pole
next adjacent to the broken span.
The foregoing conditions are apparently very uncalled for assumptions ;
statistics have shown that such a simultaneous combination of the elements is
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a very rare occurrence. Xo engineer attempts to figure any structure against
an earthquake or a cyclone ; still svich calamities may occur in any locality, at
an}- time and just as frequently as the foregoing combination of conditions.
\'ie\ving the situation from the standpoint of the purchaser who invests his
money in the construction of pole lines, one must realize the vast importance of
considering the interest on the increased capital which is necessary to make
such work proof against conditions which so rarely occur.
Owing to the peculiar action of the catenary curve in horizontally suspended
wires, a very slight movement of the wire at its point of attachment to the cross
arm, will materially afifect the sag at the center of span, and it is unreasonable
to conceive of any suitable attachment between the wire and the insulator,
which will not allow such wire to slip, in case of breakage of wire, so that the
sag will touch the ground at the center of span and relieve the pole from about
50 per cent of the extren:e load against which it is usually figured.
The stability of any pole is dependent upon the bearing value of the soil in
which it is embedded, and it seems reasonable to believe, therefore, that the
proper method in calculating the necessary strength of concrete poles is to
begin at the ground line, and having determined the bearing value of the soil,
it is an easy matter to design the poles accordingly and set them at such spans
as are consistent with their stability.
The vertical load on any support for electric conductors is of little conse-
quence as compared with the possible side pull in a horizontal direction at right
angles to the wires. A properly designed concrete pole, therefore, should be
widest at the ground line and tapering both ways therefrom ; provided, how-
ever, that the bases of such poles are designed with sufficient area so as to sup-
port the combined weight of the pole and the weight of ice-covered wires. The
width of the pole at the ground line should be made so as to resist the horizontal
action of wind pressure blowing at the rate of 70 miles per hour, at right angles
to wires covered with one-half inch of ice.
^lany high tension transmission lines have been constructed with spans up
to 1200 feet. Such long spans are made possible through the use of steel towers
with wide bases. There seems to be no authentic reason why trolley wires for
electric railways should not be hung on longer spans than are now being used
in connection with standard construction of such lines. The only apparent ob-
jection to long spans for such service is the sag in trolley wires which must be
reduced to a minimum on account of the limited movement of the trolley pole.
Through the use of the well known catenary suspension in which the trolley
wire is supported from a messenger cable, the sag in trolley wires can be elim-
inated entirely, and the length of spans in such lines is governed only by the
economical strength of the messenger cable. Owing to the possiI)ility of cross-
circuits being caused by the side sway in telegraph and telephone wires, the
use of long spans in this connection has been questioned. It seems rea.sonable
to believe, however, that this objection can be overconiie through the use of
insulators staggered alternately above and below the cross-arm. and while we
believe that minimum increases in wire spans can be accomplished with tele-
graph and telephone lines, still there is really no authentic reason against the
ado])tion of increased spans for all concrete jiole lines which are erected for
the support of electric conductors.
The developrnent of concrete poles and the improved method of setting
them result in extreme stability, greatly increased s])ans and a consequent re-
duction in first cost per mile, through the elimination of many poles, cross-
arms, insulators, and labor. For exam|)le: .An ordinary pole line using fifty
30-ft. cedar {kjIcs per mile, set up with cross-arms and insulators atlachcnl,
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ready for wires, costs in this vicinity, aliout $(^)30 per mile, with a prohaljle hfe
of fifteen years and the possibiHty of renewin<; it entirely after every storm of
any consequence. Substituting; <^ood concrete j)oles for this same service, using
thirty 30-ft. poles per mile, set uj) with all attachments ready for wires, the cost
per mile will not exceed $()(X) and the line will last indefinitely.
In view of the above conditions, it does not retpiirc any great amount of
forethought on the part of the conservative ])ole purchaser to realize that con-
crete poles will eventually not only solve one and all of his present ])ole troubles,
but that, in the long nm a saving of many thousands of dollars can be effected
through the elimination of constant maintenance, fre(|uent renewals and un-
necessarv first cost of heavv construction.
The Genus Architect
SOME day an architect will write his confessions. Then the layman will be
able to grasp what manner of man it is who can find a point in space and
say with certainty that yonder, where the birds circle and dip. sliall men
walk; who can dissolve a chaos of stone and steel, of timber and cement, into
an habitation ; who can reduce visions to pa])er and yet know that those visions
will become reality. For it must be conceded that the architect is the lone son
of the arts whose feet are firmly rooted on earth — yes, as firmly as are the
foundations he lays. With the nonchalence of an acrobat it would seem that
he juggles in one hand such mundane matters as stress and strain and water-
proofing and grillage, while with the other he is crystallizing dreams into sky-
lines and fashioning unbelievable cities. Were it not for these seeming contra-
dictions, the genus architect could readily be understood.
The architectural profession, says a writer in an authoritative journal, is
composed of four rather distinct types of practitioners : the experienced, ethical
man ; the novice of proper education and training, lacking only experience ;
the "architect," and the shyster. And the contributor goes on to lament — and
justifiably — the public's lack of discrimination between the different types.
I'nfortunately. as in other professions, there are those parading as masters of
the art, but whose work is only too obvious an example of the i)ublic being
duped by low prices. These, if the truth were but known, are not architects at
all, they are not creators, they would scarcely rank as builders, they are ghouls
of other men's work. The prospective housebuilder will find it wise to look
up his architect and see if he is accepted in one of the bett,er known associations.
You can generally depend upon it that the shyster will be flying alone.
But here we would speak of the tried and approved architect. What is he?
What does he stand for? In some circles he would seem to be consumed with
the pedantry of an academician ; in others, he talks like a revolutionist. Viewed
as a whole and in homely simile, the architect is a chemist, analytical and syn-
thetical, working wMth very tangible substances. He analyzes thie past and
synthesizes it into the present. At all times he is an experimenter — or should
be, for a slavish following of the academic is no less deadly than the complete
disregard for it. He must draw on Greece and Rome, on France and England,
for ideas ; though his ultimate aim is ever to modernize the old, to adapt it to
present-day needs with the aid of latter-day devices and discoveries. And such
discoveries are tending not alone to the application of conveniences and in-
ventions, but to finding the exact use for every kind of substance and applving
it where it will render the best service. In his art. as in anv other, only bv
exercising eternally the principle of selection are beauty and efficiency attained.
92 Tlic Architect and lini^^inccr
\V».T<.' (Iiark's Lamb or (jiic of the otluT iiinclcc'iith century assayists writinj^
on (he f^eniis architect, they undoubtedly would have considered them from
two characteiMstii- viewpoints, and falterin<4' in such ste])s we would try the
•-;nne: the architect in his oflice and the architect in his home.
Thai a man cannot always be judj^ed by his clients is corroborated in another
passaj^^e from the wrih r (|Uiite(l above, "A ])rospective l)uilder seeking- his tir>t
experience does not, (illtiitiiiies, appear to care who makes his drawings, just
so he (obtains them cheaply. I lavinj^- no particular respect for the buildins^ he is
.'iboul to erect, he has even less res])ect for the architect, who a])]>ears to be a
necessary evil in the affair. The architect himself, if he be of the first class,
is probably not lackin*.^- in self-esteem .and is far from relishing- the ])atronizins:^
;itlilnde of the prospcclixf client. Me ncilhei- kolDws n<ir clinics; and the man
with money lo spend is too likicly to rt'senl what he considers 'hii^h and mighti-
ness' in one who is only a servant .after .all."
Trnlv, it is rt'iii.ark.able Imw some folks who summon the architect for
lonnsil fail to slriki' ;i mecliuiiiof attitude tow.ard him. I'jther they tre.at him as
they would the local carpenter dem.andin^- the imi)ossil)le and, often enous^h,
unwittinj^Iy, the in.artistic ; or look upon him .as inf.allible until some misiuds;-
luient proves him liimian, w lici cupoii he Ih'Cudii's clntlu'd with all tiu' we,aknesse.s
of the t'.arth-borii.
In no profession does the client seem lo feel it his ])rovince to exercise such
thr.aldom .is in that of buildiuL; houses; ;m .altitude (|uite .absurd when con-
sidered from .1 logical point of \iew. NO m.in would dict.ale to his doctor, and
even the l.iw\er c.innol complain th.at his client arroi;ates unto himself the last
word in counsel; yet the architect has often to tolerate and to handle with
creditable diplomacy tuKiccomit.able ch.au^es of tasti' from his client ih.at utterly
destrov the be.auly of his work.
W lieu the ;irchilei-t comi's to build his own liousi", he is .as a bird relea.sed
from its cam'. .\o loiu;i'r is lu' lu'ld in thr.ill l)\- the wishes or dictates of a
cliiiit. l'oi- s'c.ars he li.is bet'u saving; up idieas of little treatnienls here and
then' with the promisi- that some day. when he is to be his own master, he will
m,.ike nst- of tluau. 1 \c has seen ,i doorway in b'rance and a chinuiey in luig'-
l.and, from the South lu' has caui;hl the ide.a for a stairs, and from Rome the
'-nj.^i^estiou foi- .a window. Tluai out from their dusty corners arc clras^g'ed the
ideas. 1 le spneads them before him. This is to be his own house, he says, and
he will iiiaki' it .a model of iierli'ctiou and eflicieucy. Then or.adu.allv creeps
^iwv him the realization tli.it wi'ii' all these iiK'as included in the oiu- house it
would ^.lin fame for bi'iiiL; little less than .a curio shop. I bnise and ( larden.
Says George B. Cortelyou:
* * ■'' I do Hot think this is a time for despair, but rather foi- fresh elTorts to
pnsii ahead into new lields as well as for the development ^-^i old ones, that
we may riscto our o|)portunilies and la\ the found.ations of an enduring; pros-
pi'rity. Least of all ^\i^ 1 think that this is ;i time for the .abatement of
publicity elTorls; indeid, these should be redoubled now, because if advertisiui;
nicreases demand and stimulates production this is the tiiiir to advertise : and the
lui'rch.ant oi' manufacturer who keeps his ])roduct prominently bet\)re the public
now is not oiil\ pioviui; his faith in the soundness and strength of .\merican
industr\', and thus sellini; a i;ood example to his more timid bri>ther, but is
certain to reap an ample reward in the material return that will come to him.
1 he .Ircliitrct and l:it<'iiu'cr
93
?./C£ li/TH CHAVFFEUR-S APARTMENTS IN REAR. FOR MR. FREDERICK
HOHWIESNER. SAX FRANCISCO
.Willw.iicl BIpisdcll. ArcUilcct
i./..(.VN t i-KliAlE OtRAi.E HI J II CII.U IFEl RS QUARTERS ABOVE
FLOOR PLAN OF GARAGE AND CHAUF-
FEUR'S APARTMENTS IN REAR
Nathaniel Blaisdell, Architect
94
The Architect and Eii^i^iiiccr
MriMr
ift ill
ALHAMBRA APARTMEXTS. SAX FRAXCISCO
t Moorish Design llutt is (>ii'(iy from tlic Common-
place Apartment Hor.sa Style
J. F. Dtnn, Architect
DETAIL, LOWER STORY. ALHAMIiRA APARTMENTS
J. F. Dniiu, Architect
The .Irchitcct and /ua^iiiccr 95
Terra Cotta in Building Construction
I'.y II. 1.. I'l rZSIM.MOXS, Vruw,- All.crt. Sa-k.
//■. E. Dcniiisoii. President of llu- Striker Terra Cotta & Pottery IVorks,
eofiiiuetitiiifi on the below article, writes: "This is z'ery good and quite accur-
iite. Ti7/I(7j is unusual in such articles.''
IX EL'ROl'E there are luinierous examples of architectural terra cotta which
have been exposed to the weather for three or four centuries and which are
still in good condition, while examples of stonework, subjected to the same
conditions, are more or less worn and decayed. There is at the Louvre, in Paris,
at the present time, some glazed terra cotta, said to have been made by the
Assyrians in the sixth century, before the birth of Christ. In other museums
there are some vases and other ancient terra cottas from Egypt and Greece, as
well as .some famous examples of work made in the Middle .Xges, some of which
are as i)erfect as if recently made. All these ancient terra cottas tell the story of
durability and proclaim terra cotta to he a material worthy of the genius of those
artists of antiquity who wrought so beautifully in this medium.
The Surface of Terra Cotta
The body of all good terra cotta is very much the same, but there are several
ways of treating the surface, resulting in products which may be clas.sified as
follows : Standard terra cotta, vitreous .surface terra cotta, mat-glazed terra
cotta, full-glazed terra cotta and polychrome terra cotta. Standard terra cotta
has no surface given it, which affects its porosity, a drop of water placed upon it
being soon absorbed ; it will absorb, also, a great amount of dirt from the atmos-
phere, and will become very much darker from continual exposure. On some
buildings this weathering down is not objectionable; in fact it sometimes lends a
charm, producing an anti(|ue api)earance. which is often very desirable from an
artistic point of view. Some one has said that "time is the greatest artist," and,
therefore, when it is desired to produce an aged effect, standard terra cotta
should be used. It is, consequently, a good material to use for rustic work in
connection with country houses, college buildings, gateways, and certain styles
of churches. This class of material is made in any color desired.
Vitreous surface terra cotta has a very thin spray of the surface which vitri-
fies in the burning process, forming a thin glaze which sheds water. This terra
cotta will not ab.sorb much dirt from the atmosphere, as the rain of each storm
washes it off. It therefore i)ractically retains its original color. This class of
material is made in any color desired and is used more than any other kind
at the present time, as it seems to satisfy the greatest number of requirements.
In western cities where soft coal is used, and where, consequently, most
buildings are cleaned frecjuently. any material of a non-ix)rous nature is very
desirable, and it has been found that glazed terra cotta ranks with the most
superior materials in this respect. On this account white glazed terra cotta is
used to a great extent in these cities. The lustre of the glaze is deadened for
artistic reasons, the glare of the sunlight on full glazed terra cotta being very
severe. This is now done in the process of burning, as it has been found that
^^and blasting the material neutralizes the pur|X)se of the glaze. This method
has. therefore, long been abandoned by the leading manufacturers. There are
many examples of buildings constructed of this material in the west and the
most notable exam])le in the east is the Plaza Hotel. New York.
For light courts, loggias to office buildings, theatres, interiors of railway
stations, train sheds and power houses the full glazed terra cotta is preferable,
a^ it helps illumination and gives a more brilliant effect.
96 The Architect and Engineer
The full glazed terra cotta and mat-glazed terra cotta are made in any color
required, and when various colors are used on the same buildings, the material
is termed polychrome. The various colors may be applied to the same piece if
desired, or each separate color may be kept on a separate piece, if the design will
permit.
Color of Terra Cotta
Within the past twenty years a great impetus has been given to the produc-
tion of special colors in architectural clay products. In 1885 fully four-fifths of
the terra cotta produced in the United States was red. Xow there is less of red
used than of almost any other color. Bufifs and greys of several shades, white
and cream-white are now the prevailing colors. By the use of ceramic colors
almost any required tone may be produced, and the effect obtained by using
glazed terra cotta of various colors in combination, such as blue, yellow, white,
purple, brown, old gold, green or red is often very beautiful. If any particular
shade of color not included in the manufacturer's standard samples is desired,
the architect should consult with the manufacturer, who will then experiment
until the required color is not only produced, but guaranteed to be permanent
and free from all tendency to crack. It is generally agreed that there is a great
field for this polychrome terra cotta, especially for theatres, restaurants, and
buildings of a similar nature, for interiors, loggias, fountains and department
stores.
Although the art of using colored terra cotta is very ancient, having been in
practice before the Christian era, it is, to some extent, an undeveloped field in
this country and offers alluring possibilities in architectural design and con-
struction. It can be used in a very modest and sparing way as well as very
profusely ; and either in soft tints or in brilliant colors, as the taste of the archi-
tect may dictate. \Miere a rich decorative treatment is required, as in the in-
teriors of public buildings, like our great stations, hotels and theatres, poly-
chrome terra cotta can be employed most effectively and economically. In
variety and beauty of tones, terra cotta has now reached a very high standard
of excellence, and may be used by the architect to express the highest type of
his art. The almost unlimited possibilities presented by the judicious applica-
tion of colored glazes for exteriors as well as for interiors, has awakened an
unusual interest in the use of polychrome terra cotta, a building material with
superior qualities of resistance against the deteriorating effects of time and of
the action of fire and frost.
Terra cotta is not imitation stone and should not be used as such. It is a
material having peculiar qualities which give a distinctive character, and there-
fore, to be successfully used, it should not be employed in such a way that it will
appear as an imitation of. or as cheap substitute for some more expensive
material. This may be brought about in several ways. There may be used cer-
tain forms and certain styles of ornament more characteristic of terra cotta than
of any other material.
One architect has evolved a certain style that he has applied to many build-
ings, and which is not suitable to any material other than terra cotta. This may
be said of lx)th the form and ornamentation of his buildings. The architects of
the Flatiron building and of the ^\'anamaker building, in New York, have
successfully used this material for its own sake and not as an imitation. Another
firm of architects have used j)rofusely modelled tcri-a cotta to produce highly
ornamental effects not so easily obtainable in other materials, and their recent
use of colored terra cotta is ty])ical of this material alone. In the West Street
building. New York, the architect has made a design distinctly expressive of the
material used. This is noticeable in the ornamentation, in the form of cornices
and molding, in the coloring and even in the i)lain shaft of the building. In the
The .Ircliitrct and liiij^iiircr 97
JJrookhn Academy oi Music ihc archilccls have accDiiiplislicd this icsult by the
use of color.
In regard to the use of terra cotla, it lias been said tlial it is by the use of
polychrome terra cotta that the material has its best o|)])ortuiiity for expressing
its individual character. It was so in antiquity, in the Middle Ages, and is so at
the i)resent time, because polychrome terra cotta is a material complete in itself,
and used for its own sake. It cannot by rmy means be considered an imitation
of, nt)r a substitute for, something better.
Ihtrabilitx of Tcna Cotta
The principal value of terra cotta lies in its durability. W hen made of the
right materials and prt)perly burned it is impervious to water, or nearly so.
\\ hen glazed it is absolutely impervious, and hence not suljject to the disin-
tegrating action of frost, which is a powerful agent in tlie destructiou of stone.
It does not "vegetate," as is the case with many stones. The ordinary acid gases
contained in the atmosphere of cities have no effect upon it, and the dust which
gathers on the moldings is washed away by every rainfall. L'nderburned terra
cotta does not possess these qualities to so high a degree, as it is more or less
absorbent. Another great advantage possessed by terra cotta is its resistance to
heat, which makes it a most desirable material for the trimmings and ornamental
work in the walls t)f fireprt)()f buildings. .Mthough terra cotta has been used in
this country for but a comparatively short time, it has thus far ])r()ved very
satisfactory, and the characteristics above indicated woidd point to its ranking
in connnon with the better qualities of bricks, with the most desirable of building
materials.
Inspection and Methods of Scttinf^
A sharp metallic, bell-like ring and a clean, close fracture are good ])roofs of
compactness and strength. Perfection of form is in the highest degree essential,
and can result only from a homogeneous material and a thorough and experi-
enced knowledge of firing. No spalled, chi]>ped or warped pieces of terra cotta
should be accepted, and the pieces should be so hard that thev will resist the
scratching with the point of a knife. The blocks shoidd be of uniform color
also, and all mouldings should come together perfectly at the joints. Terra
cotta with a vitreous surface and mat glazed terra cotta should be so non-
absorbent that water will lie in drops on its surface withoiU being (|uicklv ab-
sorbed. Full glazed terra cotta should be so non-absorbent that ink will not
penetrate the surface, and may be entirely washed away with water.
Terra cotta should always be set in either natural cement or Portland cement,
mixed with sand, and in about the same way as stone is set. .As soon as set, the
outside of the joints shoidd be raked out to a depth of three-(|uarters of an
inch to allow for ])ointing and to j)revent chi])])ing. The terra cotta should be
built up in advance of the backing, one course at a time, and all voids, except
those projecting beyond the face of the wall, should be filled with grout or mor-
tar, into which bricks should be forced to make the work as solid as ])ossil)le.
All blocks not solidly built into the walls should be anchored with galvanized
iron clamps, the same as for stonework, and, as a rule, all ])rojecting members
over 6 inches in height should l)e anchored in this way. .After the walls are up
the joints should be ])()inted with Portland cement colored with a mineral pig-
ment to correspond with the color of the terra cotta. The ])ointing is done in
the same way as in stone work, except that the horizontal joints in all sills and
washes of belt courses and cornices, unless covered with a roll, should be raked
out about two inches deej), calked with oakum for about one inch and then filled
with an elastic cement.
The ArcJiitcct and Eui^inecr
MONTELLANA APARTMENTS, SAN FRANCISCO
J. F. DUNN. ARCHITECT
TItc .Ircliitcct and Jiir^iiiccr 99
I)isa(i:aiitai:;cs and Cost of Terra Cotta-
One of the principal objections to the use of terra cotta is the time required
to obtain it, especially when the buildin*;- is some distance from the factory.
About six weeks are reciuired for the production of terra cotta of the ordinary
kind, and the architect should see that all the drawings from the terra cotta
work are completed and delivered to the maker at as early a stage in the work
as possible, so that he may have ami)le time to produce it. This will obviate any
delay if the arcliitect's drawing and instructions are clear, distinct and complete,
as it takes longer to obtain the steel construction work than it does to make the
terra cotta. Alost of the delay in obtaining terra cotta is really due to the fact
that prompt and careful attention is not always given to the ])reparation of the
terra cotta drawings and instructions. Small pieces of terra cotta may some-
times be obtained within two weeks from the receipt of the order, when the
molds are already on hand. It is always more ex])ensive. however, to attempt
to turn out work in such short order, and inexpedient (mi account of the risks
in forcing the drying.
Terra cotta is generally less expensive than stone, and ornamental work
costs in stone about three times as much as it does in terra cotta. Ueing lighter
in weight, the freight charges are less. In large buildings the use of terra cotta
1 educes the cost of the steel construction, because when it is used on the exterior
the steel may be about one-third smaller and lighter, thereby reducing the cost
jiroportionately. This saving is in important item in large structures. The cost
t)f erecting terra cotta is less than that of erecting stone, two stories of an all
terra cotta exterior being sometimes put in place in the same time that it takes
to set one story of stone. The advantage in point of cost in favor of terra cotta
is greatly increased if there is a large proportion of molded work, and especially
if the moldings are enriched. The use of terra cotta for trimmings, and
especially for heavy cornices, in place of stone, often reduces the cost of the
walls and foundations, as the weight of the terra cotta will be much less than
that of stone, and the walls and foundations may be made lighter in consequence.
U'cii^ht and Strcni;;t!i and Tests
The weight of terra cotta in solid blocks averages 122 pounds per cubic
foot. When made in hollow blocks ly^ inches thick, the weight varies from 65
to 85 pounds per cubic foot, the smaller pieces weighing the most, l-'or pieces
12 by 18 inches or larger on the face, 70 pounds per cubic foot should be a fair
average. The crushing strength of terra cotta blocks in 2-inch cubes varies from
5.000 to 7.000 pounds per square inch. Hollow^ blocks of terra cotta, one foot
high, unfilled, have sustained 186 tons per square foot. From these and other
tests I would place the safe working strength of terra cotta blocks in the wall
at 5 tons per scjuare foot when unfilled, and at 10 tons per sciuare foot when
filled solid \vith brickwork or concrete. If it is desired to test the strength of
special pieces, two or three small pieces should be broken from the blocks and
ground to 1-inch cubes, and then tested in a machine. Should the average
results fall much below 6,000 pounds the material should be rejected.
Unusual Treatment of Two Apartment Houses
Tl lie i)lales on pages 94 and ^)S show two striking c.xan;pk's of a new style of
apartment house architecture that. is increasing in favor. They satisfac-
torily demonstrate what may be accomplished by a judicious combination
of cement work and clay products. In the Alhambra apartments we have a
Moorish design — a background of plain white cement set off with the rich
coloring of polychrome terra cotta. The roof is of red clay tile. The other
building is I-"rench Renaissance with an elaborately designed stucco and terra
cotta front and ornamental iron balconies on the second and third floors. Both
buildings were designed by .Architect J. \\ Dunn of San I'Vancisco.
100 The Architect and Engineer
The Skill Required of an Architect
THE skill required of an architect in the preparation of plans and specifica-
tions, and his liability for negligence in drawing them, constituted the
subject of a recent decision of the Iowa Supreme Court which is reported
in full on page 277^ 145 Northwestern Reporter. Plaintiffs, a firm of architects,
sued to recover the amount of compensation which defendant agreed to pay
them for preparing plans and specifications for a business block embracing
storerooms and a theater. Defendant counterclaimed for damages declared to
have been sustained by him on the ground that the plans and specifications
were defective in that, as claimed, the plans for the theater were so defective
that occupants of boxes could not view the stage, that trusses over the stage
were so placed that valuable curtains were cut oft", that an arch was so unskil-
fully planned as to bulge the sustaining walls, that no proper means of ingress
and egress for certain rooms were provided, that ventilation for the storerooms
was not provided for adequately, and that details were so defectively prepared
that pillars under the balcony of the theater had to be cut oft' and the balcony
lowered.
On trial of the case, plaintift's recovered the full amount claimed by them,
under an order given the jury by the Judge to find for plaintiffs. But, on de-
fendant's appeal to the Supreme Court, the judgment was reversed and the
case sent back for a new trial on the groiuid that defendant had made out a
strong enough case to go to the jury on his counterclaim.
The Supreme Court said, in part : ''As practicing architects, plaintiffs were
bound to furnish plans and specifications prepared with a reasonable degree of
technical skill, and such as would produce, if followed and adhered to. a build-
ing of the kind called for. without marked defects in character, strength or
appearance." The court finds that the evidence offered on the trial by defend-
ant to sustain his counterclaim was not wholly satisfactory, but that it was
sufficiently strong to go to the jur}-.
The measure of an owner's damages which he can recover against an archi-
tect on establishing that the latter has been negligent in the preparation of plans
and specifications, is thus referred to by the Supreme Court : "It may well be
doubted whether the record calls for a statement by us of the true measure of
damages in such case, but it would seem to be the rule of reason, as we think it
is the rule of law. that where the defect complained of is of such character that
it may be corrected without unreasonable or disproportionate expense, such ex-
pense will properly measure the damage so sustained ; but if the defect be so
intimately connected with the body of the structure, or so inheres in some per-
manent part of such structure that it cannot be remedied at reasonable expense
or without tearing it down or re'ouilding it, or some material part of it. then the
rule suggested by the trial court would be applicable." That rule is that the
damages are to be measured by the difference between the value of the building
as it is in its defective condition and its value as it would have been if built
upon correct plans and specifications.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals, having been called upon to determine the
degree of care required of architects in preparing plans for buildings and in
superintending construction, recently decided in the case of Kortz vs. Kimberlin,
15 Southwestern Reporter 654. that there is no duty to prepare perfect plans,
exercise of a reasonable degree of skill in their preparation being suflFicient ; and
that an architect is not liable for a defect in construction, if he has used
ordinary care to see that the work is done properly.
In this case Mr. Kimberlin brought suit for compensation for drawing
plans for a dwelling house and for superintending its construction, and judg-
ment having been awarded in his favor, defendant owners appealed from a dis-
allowance of their counterclaim for damages declared to have been sustained by
llu- ArcJi'Ucct and I:iii:_iiu'cr
101
UTAH STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
R. Kletting, Architect
thena through defective performance of the service. In affirming- the judgment,
the Court of Appeals said :
"While it is true that a public profession of an art is a representation or
undertaking to all the world that the professor possesses the requisite alMlity
and skill, and it therefore follows that an architect is presumed to possess the
skill and ability necessary to the practice of his profession, and is liable for
defective i)lans, * * * yet he does not undertake that his plans will be abso-
lutely perfect, and is liable only for a failure to exercise reasonable skill in the
pre])aration of the plans. Furthermore, if he be employed to superintend the
building, he is not liable at all hazards for every defect in its construction, but
is only required to use reasonable care and dilig'ence in seeing that the work is
I^roperly done. The mere fact, therefore, that some of the material is defective,
or that some of the construction work is not done in a workmanlike manner,
is not sufficient to establish as a matter of law that he has not fully performed
his contract. Under such circumstances, the question whether or not he used
reasonable care and diligence in superintending the work is a question for the
jury. '^ * * Take, for instance, the stucco work, which is one of the largest
items of damage claimed. The defendants testify that they, who had been occu-
pying the house, could not discover its defective condition until after the time
the amended answer was filed. It had only recently begun to peel ofif. While
it is doubtless true that an architect has better means of observation and detec-
tion, yet it cannot be said that the evidence conclusively shows that plaintiff,
by the exercise of reasonable carie and diligence, could have discovered the
defective condition of the stucco before it began to fall off. Notwithstanding
the proof as to its condition, it was for the jury to say-, under all the circum-
stances, whether or not ])laintiff failed to exercise reasonable care and dili-
gence."— A. L. H. Street, in Building Age.
102
TJic Architect and Engineer
•s^"^
RESIDEXCE FOR MR. JOSEPH MARZEX. SACRAMENTO
Scadlcr &■ Hoeii, Architects
RESIDENCE OF MR. II. C. KEYES, SACRAMENTO
Scadlcr & lloen, Architects
'///(• .Ircliitcct and liu^^iiicii-
lUo
RESIDEXCH OF MR. J. L. OILLIS. SACKAMBXTO
Si'iiiller Sr Hocn. Architects
KESIUESCE OF MR. J. L. GILLIS. S.-iCRAMESTO
Scadicr & Hoen, Arcltiiecls
104
The Architect and Eui^iiieer
PATIO, RESIDESCE OF MR. H. M. LA RUE
Seadler &■ Hocn, Architects
RESIDENCE OF
MR. IV. A. MEYERS,
SACRAMENTO
ScaJlcr & Hocn, .Architects
The .Irchitcct and liif^inccr 1U5
The Time to Build*
A. C. CLAUSSI-:.\. Arcliitrci
THE time of year in which llic contracts for the buihhni;- of a house are let
has considerable to do w itii the prices received. l"'or example, a contract
can he let for about 10 per cent cheaper at the present time of the year,
the house to be built during- the winter, than the prices c^ne would get during"
the rush of the building- season next spring. If only the foundation is put in
now and the contract is let early in the year, enabling the contractors to get an
earlier start than would be possible if the foundation were ])ut in then, there
would be a saving of from 6 to 8 per cent.
A great many people think that they can save money through being their
own contractor. They figure that they will save the contractor's profit of from
8 to 10 per cent l)y buying- their own materials, hiring their own labor and super-
intending the construction of the house themselves. In this they make a fatal
error. Few contractors figure much for the profit on labor, since this is really
an unknown quantity, on which they can merely make estimates in a general
way based upon their previous experience. Since the wages paid out for labor
amounts to almost half the cost of the house, it is very important that this item
should be handled in a systematic manner. A contractor through his experience
knows just how many men he can work to an advantage on a house of a certain
size ; how many common laborers he would need tO' supply his brick masons
with mortar and brick, just wdiat quantities and at what time certain materials
are needed at the job, and knows how much work each man should turn out in
a day, enabling him to keep track of their work and discharge any slow or in-
competent workman.
\\'hen a man attempts to take a contractor's place, lacking all the technical
knowledge and experience of the latter, his labor bill will usually amount to 25
or 30 per cent more through his not being able to carry on the work in a system-
atic manner. The wTiter has observed houses where a whole crew of men had
to be laid otY temporarily during the busy season of the year because the ownei
did not order certain material far enough ahead of time to get it wdien needed
Men do not stay idle during the busy season in the building line, and a crew
laid ott in this manner will immediately look for other positions, therel)y leaving
their former employer handicai)i)ed for the lack of labor when the work starts
again. The owner is often unable to get enough men together again to carry
on the work properly. Those whom he does hire under these circumstances
know nothing about the work that has been done and have to study into the
matter all over again, unless a competent foreman has been engaged with a
salary above the union scale, whose salary would go on whether the work was
going on or not. I have also noticed bricklayers mixing their own mortar and
carrying their own bricks when the honie-builder should have had common
labor to do this work for him instead of paying a man $4.50 to do work that
could be done just as well by cheap labor. Also, the workmen on a house built
for the owner himself know that they will probably never have occasion to work
for this man again; they know he is incapable of judging the amount. of work
that should be done in a day and is not apt to discover minor imperfections in
the w'ork. These facts have a demoralizing effect over the workmen which
means poorer work done in more time than when they are under the guidance
of a man whom they hope to work for throughout the year.
When it comes to the buying of materials, while a man may be able to get
some one or two things at low cost through having some friend or relative in
the business, taken as a whole the material throughout the house will cost the
* Pacific Builder and Engineer, Seattle, Washington.
106 The Architect and Engineer
homebuilder more than they would cost a contractor. For example, a contractor
of any importance will buy his cement, flooring, siding, shingles, dimension
lumber and other much-used materials by the carload, thereby receiving special
quotations on the prices of materials ordered. The materials that he does not
use on one house he can use on the next one, for he is in business for a lifetime.
The final conclusion is that it is cheaper to let the contract for the entire house,
except the heating and plumbing, which should be let separate, to one general
contractor, after having obtained his price through competition with other
contractors. He is "the man who knows." He has paid for his knowledge in
the school of experience and with a properly prepared set of plans is able to
carry on the work in a systematic manner. There is no line of business in
which this is more true than in the building business, where so many different
materials and so many different men are brought together under one man's
leadership, to accomplish the building of a home. "Put all your eggs in one
basket, but watch that basket."
There are other economies to be considered when the home is being planned
before the matter of letting it to the contractor is considered. If the house is of
frame construction or brick veneer the height of the stories should be made so
that full length studding of 16, 18 or 20 feet can be used without cutting, and
in laying out the floor plans care should be taken that the joists all run in one
direction bearing upon one or two partitions, according to the size of the house,
that extend through the center from the basement to the attic. Wherever
practical the partitions on the second floor should be placed directly over those
on the first floor, making the studding two stories high, thereby reducing the
settlement of the house through the shrinkage of the floor joist and making
It easier and cheaper to construct. Where practical the rooms should be made
an odd number of feet plus two inches in the direction that the joists run. For
example, a room 13 feet 2 inches wide can be spanned by 14- foot floor joist.
li the room were made 13 feet 6 inches wide, 16-foot floor joist would have to
be used, with nearly a foot and a half at the end of each joist going to waste,
'' for floor joist can only be obtained an even number of feet in length, except
1^ Avhere such length as 7 and 9 feet are required, which can be obtained by
cutting joist 14 feet, 18 feet, etc., in two. As few angles should be made in the
outside walls as possible, for turning corners costs money, especially in the
roof. While stone always looks better than cement, a saving can be made in
the sills, lintels, water table, etc., in a house of masonry construction by having
them made of cement cast in forms and reinforced with rods, li this is clone
properly the difference can hardly be detected between the cement product and
Bedford sandstone, and the former is very durable when ]:)roperlv made.
Good effects can ])e had for interior finish on inexi:)ensive woods if a careful
painter is obtained. Take, for exam])le. clear birch, stained and grained to
imitate dark mahogany, and straight grained Washington fir to imitate mission
oak. They can hardly be distinguished from the genuine wood. It is poor
economy, and in fact not economy in the long run, to try and economize by
using little cement and more sand in the foundation, inferior grades of paint on
the outside, cheap varnish on the inside finish, pine floor instead of hardwood,
the cheape.st heating plant in the market instead of a good hot air or hot water
system, the cheapest grade of plumbing, etc. While a great many minor
matters might be mentioned wherein a home-liuilder could economize while
having his ])lans and sjiecifications prejiared, the advice given in this entire
article might l)c summed up in one sentence : luigage the services of a com-
jjctent architect. He makes a special study of these matters, since his repu-
tation depends entirely upon the manner in which he serves his clients' interests.
It is his business to com])arc the size of a home with the amount a man desires
I'hc .Irchitcct and /:;;_;■ ///cvr 107
to invest and apply strict ccont)niy wherever practicable. An architect cannot,
however, entirely control the cost of a house. When a home-hnilder wants a
house of a certain style, with certain things on the inside and outside, he should
expect to pay for those thinfj:s and not exi^ect his home to cost no more than
a house one-third smaller and not finishecl as elaborate in detail as he would
have his own. System is the word. When constructing- a home or building it
should be applied from the first to the last.
A New Director of Federal Architecture
THE committee recently appointed to standardize future I'^nleral buildings
throughout the country appears to be proceeding in a manner that can
hardly inspire confidence in the wisdom of their course, says an exchange.
Since the repeal of the Tarsney Act the capacity of the bureau has been so
severely taxed that already it is said to be several years behind in its work, a
situation that is aggravated by the refusal of Congress to appropriate the neces-
sary funds for increasing the drafting force.
As a means of remedying the present intolerable conditions the chairman
of this new committee is rei)orted to have stated — not that the drafting force
would be augmented by a sufficient number of competent men to successfully
cope with the situation — but that "there would soon be a good place paying
$8,000 a year for a first class business man who also knows architecture." Ac-
cording to the report the holder of the "good i)lace," who it is proposed shall be
a civilian, not under the civil service rules, will take precedence over the present
Supervising Architect of the Treasury, and will be responsible for all of the
public buildings hereafter erected just as the Supervising Architect is now re-
sponsible. In other words, the proposed new^ official is expected to direct the
policies of the Bureau of Buildings, and the so-called "Supervising Architect"
is apparently to be relegated to the position of chief draftsman. The expediency
of such a shifting of title is not obvious from any legitimate viewpoint, and the
farce is unlikely to increase the resj^ect of the public toward its perpetrators.
It would seem, moreover, that the "first class business man" wdio succeeds in
meeting the requirements of his position by actually standardizing government
buildings will give little evidence that he "also knows architecture," for the
two conditions are contradictory. The proposal of the committee, as reported,
IS to formulate stock designs for government buildings to be located in cities
and towns of varying populations — that is, the same design for future post-
offices is to be used in a farming community of 10.000 ]:)eople in northern Maine,
and in a town of the same size suburban to San Francisco.
Such an absurd proposition lacks that very practicality u])on which the
sponsors of the new movement .so pride themselves. Quite aside from any
efTete considerations of ajipearance or of congruity of style with neighboring
buildings, there are matters of local convenience or necessity which are rarely
identical in any two cases. The very magnitude of the country, with its widely
divergent climates, presents an almost insurmountable obstacle in the way of
adopting even a general American style and to seriously propose that a single
stock design for a postoffice — for example — is appropriate for every section of
the country, is preposterous. The local availability of certain materials must
also affect any well-considered design and often be a great factor in its cost.
A regime of a few years under this policy of standardization induced by poli-
ticians is likely to be an expensive experience to the country, not only in in-
creased money outlay but in the decreased efficiency of future Federal buildings
and loss of artistic qualities in their architecture.
108 The Architect a)id Eiio^inecr
The Relative Positions of the Engineer and the Archi-
tect in Designing Commercial Buildings
IT IS difificult to define the true functions of the engineer and the architect in
designing and constructing modern commercial buildings. Before the de-
velopment of our high steel frame buildings, and before reinforced concrete
had attained prominence as a structural material, the problem of building
design was essentially an architectural one. If the engineer's services were
required at all it was only in connection with the foimdations, and even then he
was consulted only where conditions made the design and construction exceed-
ingly difficult. Due to -the development of our steel frame and reinforced
concrete buildings, however, conditions have changed and the design of these
structures is becoming more and more an engineering problem. In such build-
ings strength and durability are of greatest importance, and to insure these
qualities in building construction requires the services of engineers. It is only
natural, due to the gradual development of commercial buildings, that in present
building organizations the architect is supreme, while the engineer is placed in a
subordinate position. In the more prominent architectural firms there have
been established engineering departments, in charge of engineers who some-
times are given the dignified title of "Chief Engineer." In most cases the build-
ing is planned almost entirely by the architect, and the engineer must make his
steel or reinforced concrete design conform to the architectural design. In
some cases this has resulted in structural monstrosities and in exceedingly
expensive structural designs.
If the architect is sufficiently broad-minded, and if his training and experi-
ence have been of the right kind, he will have felt the advisability of permitting
the engineer to assist materially in planning the building. However, as the
final decision lies with the architect the tendency is to over-emphasize the archi-
tectural features to the detriment of the engineering design. In making this
statement it is realized that the architectural treatment of a building is of great
importance, but in most commercial buildings safety and permanence are essen-
tial, while low cost is often absolutely necessary if the structure is to be financed.
The latter factors give increased emphasis to the engineering design. Most
architects have received their initial technical education in our universities, and
the present tendency of architectural schools is to give less emphasis than
formerly to mathematics and to those subjects which teach fundamental
engineering principles — and more emphasis to the aesthetic design.
We believe that the design of many classes of commercial buildings should
be in charge of engineers and that the architectural features of such buildings
can well be taken care of by architects in the employ of these engineers or by
engineers who have gained sufficient knowledge of architectural princii)les to
enable them to design structures in which aesthetics has been duly considered.
We also believe that engineers have not been sufficiently alert to their interests
in permitting conditions to come about such as now exist in the building field.
Furthermore, tlie engineer's position will not be improved unless he takes more
active steps than formerly to protect his interests. Due mainly to the organized
activity of architects, laws have been passed in some states which require that
all building designs must l>e in charge of and signed by licensed architects.
This has acted further to bar the engineers from activity in the building field.
It is, of course, true that engineers can qualify as licensed architects by passing
the required examinations. Under existing conditions, however, this is difficult,
as the board of examiners is composed of architects — men who frame the
cxairiination questions from an architect's viewpoint.
The .Irchitcit and l-ji^^inccr 10''
( )ne scricus phase of the (|iicsti()ii, from an ciij;iiiccr's stan(Ii)oiiil. is tlial.
ruder existing- conditions, contracts for huiUhny; desit^ns and sui)erintendencc
naturally come to architectural firms, the business dealings I)cin_<;- between oiciicr
and architect, the engineer •jetting' a small share of the business from the archi-
tect— not from the owner who furnishes the necessary capital. W'c believe
there is a legitimate field in building work for both the engineer and the archi-
tect, but we are convinced that in designing certain classes of commercial build-
ings the engineer should be supreme. The latter is certainly neglecting a
promising field when he does not exercise his right to negotiate directly with
the owner in obtaining contracts for building designs and superintendence.- —
F.ngiueeriiig and Contracting.
The Value of an Architect's Services
C( ).\i .M I'lXTI .\( 1 on the jjractice (unfortunately still ])revalent to a limited
degree in certain (|uarters) of planning buildings of more or less import-
ance without the assistance of an architect, who is, however, called in,
after the planning and general design of the building has been determined,
simply to "dress it up a bit." Mr. Electus 1). Litchfield writes the Evening
I'ost, .\ew York, as follows:
Jn the old daj's there were so many untrained and incompetent architects tliat it
can be understood how such a course might have been adopted. But, today, with
the multitude of well-trained practitioners, such a proceeding can only be explained
by complete ignorance of the architect's methods and capabilities. For the benefit
of those who are unaware of it, let me say there is no building operation or feature
of a building operation upon w^hich the architect — and, of course. I mean a capable
and well-trained one, just as when one is advised to consult a lawyer, an immature
law student without balance or experience is not meant — can be consulted without
advantage to the owner. To thoroughly appreciate this, one must understand the
theory of modern architectural practice, the basic theory, which has been the great
contribution of the Ecole des Beau.x-Arts in Paris to the architecture of this coun-
try— and I may perhaps fairly say. to the architecture of the world — and that is
that the plan is the fundamental thing that predetermines the success or non-success
of any building or group of l)uildings. There may be buildings, commonplace or
even unpleasing in appearance, with successful plans, biU a really successful buildin^r
in any particular is hardly possible with an unsuccessful plan. I-'or that re.ison the
stud}- of plan has become the great study of the modern architect. * * *
It is high time that those interested in buildings, for rental or for sale, l)e they
apartments, lofts or office buildings, recognize two facts: first, that the practical
l)lanning of a building, together witii an appropriate and pleasing facade, determini.'
in a great measure its real value; and second, that it pays much better to decorate
a buihling inside and out with brains, rather than gold leaf.
l*"or too long have the operators been carried away with the idea that a hivish
displaj' of solid bronze and expensive marbles produce the most effective corridors;
that a wealth in ornament, be it in white marble or terra cotta. will enable them to
obtain a pleasing and imposing facade. It is time that they realized that good
planning, well studied proportions and a modicum of api)ropriate and carefullj' de-
signed ornament are the elements which i)roduce successful l)uil(Iings. It is also
time that they appreciate the fact that these can be obtained only at the hands of
an experienced and we'1-trained architect, and that an architect can, with the use
(.f the most modest priced materials, obtain a building more approi)riate and with
more enduring charm than the untrained man with the highest jjriced products of the
quarries an<l the mines.
The truth of Mr. Litchfield's statements, comments the American .Archi-
tect, has. of course, always been realized by members of the profession, and
indications are not lacking that a rapidly increasing number of operators and
investors are accepting it each year. The field of the architect's activities is
rapidly widening, until it now embraces — to a limited degree perhaps in some
instances — i)ractically every class of building or structure erected. .Ml that is
110 The Architect and Engineer
necessary to make the employment of an architect the first step in any building
operation, is the education of the layman to a full appreciation of the architect's
methods and functions. To this work of education, Mr. Litchfield's article
forms a worthy contribution, and it is hoped that every architect will, as
opportunity offers, render a similar service.
Protest Against Destruction of Works of Art Abroad
GEORGE F. HAMMOND, an architect of Cleveland, Ohio, has started
a movement in this covmtry to protest against the destruction of historical
buildings and works of art in the present conflict in Europe and has
addressed a letter to the architects of the United States courteously expressing
his views and asking the co-operation of the profession. The letter is as
follows :
Dear Sir: I have taken it upon myself to get an expression of opinion from as
many members of the Institute as are willing to answer this letter in regard to the
destruction of works of art and historical buildings by contending nations in the
present conflict in Europe.
Owing to the fact that so many of the European countries are at war it seems
to remain for the architects of the United States to protest against the unnecessary
destruction of works of art and architecture.
While an expression of opinion will naturally be personal it should, as a whole,
and representing as it will the sentiment of individuals, have some weight, not alone
with foreign citizens in general, but with foreign officials to whose attention it will
undoubtedly be brought.
It is because what is everybody's business is nobody's business that I have seen
fit to take the initiative in this inatter. I do not see that a protest of this kind can be
received except in the respectful spirit in which it is ofifered ; it is therefore couched
in moderate terms.
I am sending a copy of this letter and enclosure to each Fellow and Member of
the Institute.
Trusting you will sign and return the enclosure at your earliest convenience in
order that the matter may be brought to the attention of the president and acted
upon, I remain,
Very truly yours,
GEORGE F. HAMMOND,
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
Those who are in sympathy with the movement are asked to sign the
following letter and send it to the President:
To the President, Washington, D. C
Sir: We, the undersigned, Fellows or members of the American Institute of
.Architects, desire to call your attention to the reported destruction of works of art
and buildings of architecture or historical interest by the contending armies in the
present European war.
We request that you will take such action as in your judgment may be advisable
to bring to the notice of our ambassadors for proper presentation to the rulers of
all nations, this, our expression of opinion.
We believe that the works of art and architecture belong, in a sense, not ex-
clusively to the nation holding them, but to the entire world.
We bellie^'e that the destruction of this class of property, which cannot be replaced,
is not a necessary or justifiable act.
We believe that, however great the provocation, other methods of obtaining
redress may be used instead of depriving this and future generations of the benefit
of the study of works of art and architecture produced' by those who have preceded
them.
We therefore request you to bring to the attention of the world in general our
views in such a manner as you may deem advisable.
Respectfully,
The Architect and Engineer 111
Destruction of Priceless Stone
IN ALL history there has never been a war so destructive, not only of human
Hfe, but also of the work of man's hands, as the present one which is de-
vastating Europe. Entire cities have fallen from shells and fire, and some of
the finest buildings that have come down to us from mediaeval times are now no
more than heaps of ruins. The whole world mourns the loss of magnificent
examples of masonry and stone carving that can never be rei)laced. When the
war is over, and when the nations have recovered from financial and business
disturbance, there is bound to be an enormous amount of building to replace the
structures that have fallen, even though some of the great edifices can never rise
from their ashes.
The greatest regret throughout the world, says Stone, has been expressed
over the fate of the wonderful Cathedral of Rheims. This has everywhere been
held as one of the most magnificent examples of Gothic architecture anywhere
in existence. It was at first reported that this was totally destroyed, but now it is
known that the principal loss was the roof, the interior and the fine wood work.
Of course there are scars from cannon shots on the exterior walls, and many
of the quaint statues that adorn the fagade have been chipped and mutilated.
But the Gothic architects built for all time, and with honest stone masonry.
It would take more than a bombardment with high-power modern shells to
shake their walls so as to impair their integrity. One of the particular glories
of the Rheims Cathedral was its marvelous system of flying buttresses, illus-
trated herewith. These are almost lace-like in their delicacy. There has been
no indication in the despatches as to how much these suffered under the cannon
fire, but they could hardly have escaped in a bombardment that totally destroyed
the roof.
The entire progress of the war in Belgium and France has been through a
region dotted with famous and beautiful examples of stonework, and many
of them have fallen. The loss at Louvain is deplorable in the destruction of the
priceless library, although the building itself was not especially notable. The
magnificent Hotel de Ville, another Gothic gem, escaped, and it is believed that
the damage to the exquisite Cathedral of St. Pierre is not total. This edifice
has the most profuse and elaborate ornamentation in the way of stone carving,
the fagade and side walls being miracles of dainty moulding, pinnacles, crockets,
bosses and other enrichments. The great stone structures of Malines,, Dinant,
Nancy and other quaint towns are battle-scarred, we may be sure, although full
particulars are lacking as yet.
The loss of any great memorial of the past is always to be deplored for its
historical associations, even if it is possible to replace it. But we cannot replace
these examples of mediaeval stone work. It is not that our architects lack the
genius to plan them or our artisans the skill to carve them. Conditions of life
and labor are so different now that we cannot hope to duplicate them. They
were constructed by men to whom^ religion was a direct and daily inspiration..
They gave their life to the work, and received, not princely pay, but the bare
necessities of existence. What is more, the work was carried on for generations,
and centuries, and many gave freely of their time and treasure who could never
hope to see the full fruition of their devotion. Nevertheless, if we cannot build
anew such structures as those that have suffered in the war, it is certain that
there will not be lacking, once the struggle is over, generous contributions from
all parts of the world to restore them to at least a shadow of their former glory,
if this is found to be possible. We need them as an inspiration for our builders
and artisans of today.
11.
The Architect and Engineer
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The European war i.s cau.^ing a
scarcity of women servants, the imnii-
.^^.,,^^^^ ,.., oration statistics for
^^nxi^^M^o.^v August showing a
WOM N falling off in "the
WOMAN number taking pas-
sage for America of more than 80 per
cent as compared with the same month
in 1913. This means that the .\meri-
can housewife must depend more and
more upon her own resources.
Commenting upon the return of the
American woman to domesticity,
Craftsmen says that probably the
greatest aid which can be rendered the
woman of the future as a housekeeper
will be furnished by the American
domestic architect. Whether man or
woman, the builder of American
homes in the future will make a very
special study of the convenience and
comfort of women in relation to their
household problems. This does not
mean that we shall have houses that
are only practical, and dreary as the
practical sometimes is ; it means rather
that as houses become more con-
venient, more suited to the needs of
an intelligent age, they will inevitably
become more beautiful, more satis-
factory artistically as well as practi-
cally ; that the architect, the scientist,
will study all kitchen problems ; that
we shall find clean, wholesome, expe-
ditious methods of accomi)lishing"
tasks that formerly were disgusting
drudgery. The interior of the house,
its furnishing, and its fitting will be
simple as well as permanent. The
minute women decide to face the diffi-
culties of their own housekeeping
they will do away with fashions in
furniture and furnishings. They will
decide u])on a tyjx' of beautiful things
such as homes were furnished with
centuries ago, when women inherited
the artistic ccMiiforts and decorations
of their houses. .\nd this will not
lessen the beauty of American homes ;
it will in every ])c)ssible way add to it,
for articles that are made to be per-
manent inevitably receive imagination
in conception, thought in design, and
sureness in construction. One does
not make or buy a poor inartistic
article to live with forever.
The .Irchitcct and l:ii!^i)ici'r
ll.>
With the reconstruction of Ameri-
can home Hfe on a more humane plane
of hahuiced happiness, there will
always he found yount; ])eo])le willing
and eag^er to j^ive help where they are
sure of sympathy and kindness and
instruction ; there always will he too,
the older people, the sad. the unsuc-
cessful, who crave the oi)i)ortunity of
pleasant surroundinj^s in return for
service to others.
Every now and then we hear a con-
tractor raising- Cain hecause he i^ot
caught hv a "tricky
CONTRACTORS specification.- ( )f
SHOULD READ ^,,rse he hlames
CONTRACT FORMS ^^^ architect. He
VERY CAREFULLY ,,^,^^,^1^ j, j,,,^ ^,
much at fault. Jle should read the
specifications — once, twice and three
times, ami then have somehody else
read them.
The trouhle is he doesn't take the
time to study them. He is anxious to
suhmit his hid and after the hid has
tj'one in and he is awarded the contract
at a figure much lower than the bids of
his competitors, he wonders why. He
ijoes back to the specifications and
reads theni' more carefully, to discover
a clause here and another clause there
that mean dollars saved the owner and
added ex])cnse for himself. Then the
li_y;ht breaks and he curses the owner,
the architect and everybody else that
had anythinj:;- to do with the plans.
The other day we heard a sub-con-
tractor ri])pini^ u]) a well-known archi-
tect for his "tricky contract form."
as he called it. It seems there was a
clause in the contract that he was to
receive his pay thirty-five days after
completion of the building. He read
the contract "thirty-five days after
completion of his work" which was
the ornamental iron. He waited thirty-
five days after finishing the job and
then went to the architect for his
money.
"Let's see your contract." demand-
ed the architect.
The iron man handed it over.
"This says you shall be paid thirty-
five days after the building has been
finished and accejited." said the archi-
tect. "Come back again in a couple
of months and if the building is com-
pleted you will gel your money."
Meanwhile the ornamental iron man
has about $1500 tied up — money he
needs very much to meet his pay-roll.
Despite the general feeling of de-
pression, building operations at the
RlllimNn present time are
npLJi?mM«; l^eing ccmducted
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iivixcn cTATcc "^'erv closely ap-
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l)roxunates that ot
the corresponding period a year ago.
The rei)orts from leading cities ol
the country have froni month to
month shown varying degrees of
activity with the decreases gradually
becoming less until for the month
of June 112 cities report an increase
of 1.7 per cent as compared with
June, 1^)13. The larger cities of the
country, however, show the greatest
depression in the building industry
owing in many cases to the reluct-
ance of mortgage companies to make
loans for important undiertakings,
the basis of reluctance in many in-
stances being the fact that certain
classes of buildings had been greatly
overdone. The increases in activity
are generally found in the smaller
cities, towns and villages wdiere the
natural growth has demanded in-
creased housing accommodations with
accompanying business structure^.
To Promote Clay Products at Panama-
Pacific Exposition
I'or the purpo.sc (j1 pr(jmolin,<> the use
of burned clay products through pul)-
licity. and as a part of tlic initial cam-
paign to huild a modern low-cost, tire-
resisting residence at the Panama- F'aci tic
international Exposition, tlic directors of
the recently organized Panama- Pacilic
Clay Products Association met at the
Slierman house. Chicago. October 6t]i.
tlie meeting l)eing called l)y W. P. Var-
ney. chairman of the committee of tlie
organization. Committees were ap-
))ointed to take up the work of securing
sul)scriptions to cover the initial cost of
the campaign. Manufacturers of clay
])roducts have been considering for
several months past a proposition of this
kind and a hearty response is confidently
e.xpecttd.
With the Architects and
Engineers
Amrriran Instriixtt nf Arri^ttrrtB
(ORGANIZED 1857)
OFFICERS FOR 1914-15
President R. Clipston Sturgis, Boston
First Vice-President. .. .Thos. R. Kimball,
Omaha, Neb.
Second Vice-President. ... Frank C. Baldwin,
Washington
Secretary D. Knickerbacker Boyd,
Washington, D. C.
Treasurer T. L. AIaur\n, St. Louis
A „,,..,„=. > T. J D. Fuller, Washington. ]). C.
-AUDITORS... J Robert Stead, Washington, D. C.
Board of Directors
For One Year — Irving K. Pond. Chicago; John
M. Donaldson, Detroit; Edward A. Crane, Phila-
delphia.
For Two Years — C. Grant La Farge, New
York; Burt L. Fenner, New York; H. Van Buren
Magonigle, New York.
For Three Years— W. R. B. Willcox, Seattle,
Wash.; Octavius Morgan, Los Angeles; Walter
Cook. New York.
San Francisco Chapter
President W. B. Faville
\'ice-President Edgar A. Mathew s
?>l.CKtlrtKV- 1 KEASUKEK. . . . SVH ' I N SCHNAITTACHER
T-...„^,.o ) Henry A. Sciiulze
TOUSTEES ^ j^^ ^. Rp,p
Southern California Chapter
President Albert C. Martin
Vice-President S. Tilden Norton
Secretary Fernand Parmentier
Treasurer August Wackerbarth
Board of Directors
J. E. Allison J. J. Blick
J. J. Backus
Portland, Ore., Chapter
President A. E. Doyle
ViCE-PrESIDENT% FoLGER JoHNSON
Secretary Wm. G. Molford
Treasurer J. .'\. Fouilihoux
Council Mimhirs ) Jos Jaccoberger
/ F. a. Naramork
Washington State Chapter
President Jas. II. Sciiack, Seattle
Vice-Prksidf.nt J"-''- Cote, Seattle
Vice-President Geo. Gove, Tacoina
Vice-President L. L. Rand, Spokane
Secretary Arthur L. Loveless, Seattle
Treasurer Andrew Willatzen, Seattle
( D. R. Huntincjton
Members of Council -l W. R. B. Willcox
I Jas. Stephen
Olalifarnia &tatp loarb of Arrl^ttrrturr
NORTHEBIT DISTRICT.
President John Bakewell, Jr.
Secretary and Treasurer. Sylvain Schnaittacher
Jno. Bakewell, Jr. Edgar A. ^Iathews
Joseph C. Newsome
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
President John P. Krempel
Secretary-Treasurer Fred H. Roehrig
( Octavius Morgan
Members -, Sumner P. Hunt
f Wm. S. Hebbard
&an Jl^rauriHrn Arrl^tJprtural (Ulub
OFFICERS FOR 1913-14
President Geo. E. Greenwood
Vice-President Chas. Peter Weeks
Secretary A. L. Williams
Treasurer Wm. D. Sherman
Directors
Henry A. Thomsen James A. Magee
?Cna AngrlfH Arrl^itrrtural Qllub
President Arthur Rolland Kelly
Vice-President Harry F. Withey
Secretary-Treasurer Henry E. Bean
Cliairman Educational Committee
John T. \'^awter
Chairman House and Entertainment Committees,
Mossier of Atelier
Gilbert Stanley Underwood
g>an Strgo Arrljitrrtural AfiBortatlon
President J. ]?. Lyman
Vice-President F. C. Cressy
Secretary Robt. Halley, Jr.
Treasurer G. A. IIaussen
Portland Arrt|itrrtural (illub
OFFICERS FOR 1913
President Frank Logan
Vice-President .-Jno. M. Hatton
Secretary Wm. H. Flanigan
Treasurer William P. Dawson
Arrljitrrtural Cpagurnftlirl^arifirQInaBt
I'Hi.sinKNT . . Chari.f.s I'itir W'kiks, S:in l-'rancisco
\'ice-Pres. . . . John Bakewell, Jr., San Francisco
Sec'y-Treas. . . . Aug. G. Headman, San Francisco
Next Convention City — San Francisco.
Dissolve Partnership
Tlie arcliitectiiral firm of RiKliclti &
llcadnian of .San l*"rancisco lias dissolvod
partnership after .several ycar.s of as.so-
ciatioii, diirinp wliich time the firm de-
.siKiied a number of splendid buildings,
amoiiK them the Native Sons' Hall, Met-
calf hotel, and the Crowley anartmenls.
Mr. .'\uR-ust G. Headman has opened
offices in the Call building, while Mr.
RiRlietti retains the otlices in the riielan
buildinp.
of Mrcfjitects!
Regular Meetings Second
Wednesday of Each Month
John Bakewell, Jr.
Charles Peter Weeks
William Otis Raicuel
John Galen Howard and Louis C. Mullcardt
President
Vice-President
Secretary and Treasurer
Directors
Committees: —
Membership — \Vm. C. Hays, Fredk H. Meyer, and Geo. W. Kelham.
Architectural Practice — John Galen Howard, Clarence R. Ward, and Houghton Sawyer.
Entertainment and Program — Louis C. Mullcardt, Chas. P. Weeks, and Louis P. Hobart.
Allied Arts — Loring P. Rixford, J. Harry Blohme, and Warren C. Perry.
Publicity — Wm. Otis Raiguel, John J. Donovan, and E. Coxhead.
Education — Bernard R. Maybeck, Arthur Brown, Jr., and John Baur.
Competitions — Chas. P. Weeks, Wm. C. Hays, and John Reid, Jr.
October Meeting of San Francisco
Society of Architects
The regular monthlv meeting of the
San Francisco Society of .Architects was
held at the University cUib, California
and Powell streets, on Wednesday even-
ing, October 14th. There were eleven
members and guests present.
Mr. Mullgardt gave an interesting ac-
count of his attendance at the joint con-
ference of the California Municipalities
and City Planning .Association, held at
Del Monte.
Messrs. J. E. D. Trask, Director of
Fine Arts, P. P. I. E.; Jules Guerin, Di-
rector of Color. P. P. T. E., and A. Ster-
ling Calder, Chief of Sculpture, P. P. I.
E.. were unanimously elected honorary
members of the Society.
Mr. Denivelle, the speaker of the even-
ing, gave an cxtrcmelj- interesting talk on
Travertine. He rehearsed the use of imi-
tation Travertine in this country, begin-
ning with the use in the great Salle des
Pas Perdus of the Pennsylvania Terminal
in New York, and its adoption by the
Panama-Pacific International Exposition
as an exterior finish for the exposition
buildings in San Francisco. He also
spoke on plaster work in general and
answered many interestine questions.
City Hospital Building
The San I>aiici-c<) Supervisors' Finance
Committee has authorized the prepara-
tion of plans bj- the Consulting Board of
.Architects for an additional wing to the
Citv and Cnuntv Hospital, the cost not
to exceed $500,000.
Christian Science Church „,--
Architect William .A. Newman of Sa
Francisco has prepared plans for a hand
some Christian Science church to be
erected at 34th and Elm streets. Oakland,
for the Second Church of Christ of that
city. The edifice will cost in the neigh-
borhood of $100,000 and will be classic,
with steel columns and trusses, brick and
terra cotta exterior, limestone columns,
concrete foundations and basement, red
slate roof, imitation Caen stone interior,
plaster ceiling, indirect lighting system,
steam heat, and ventilating equipment,
some marble work, tile and cork floors,
vacuum cleaning, art glass windows.
The above estimate of cost does not in-
clude the organ, which will cost $10,000,
the furnishings and memorial windows.
The main auditorium will seat 1200 per-
sons. Quarters for the Sunday School
will be fitted up in the basement. There
will also be a library, committee rooms
and readers' room.
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An Index to 1913, .Architect and En-
gineer, will be found on the last pages
of this issue.
Sacramento Athletic Club Building
.Arrangements are being concluded by
the Sacramento .Athletic Club for the
erection of a two-story l)uil(ling on the
northeast corner of llth and J streets.
.A building committee has been appointed
of which J. M. Inman is chairman, and
F. E. Bacon, secretary. The building
will be 80x160 feet, and class C_ con-
struction. The estimated cost is $50,000,
and in addition to this amount $20,000
will be spent for equipment and fixtures.
There will be a large g>'mnasium, con-
crete swimming tank, shower and tub
baths, hand ball courts, reading room,
lockers, etc.
116
Tlic Architect and Eiii^uiccr
Hotel for Yosemite Valley
Sexeral ;i]jplicatioiis with preliminary
drawings have been sulDmitted to the
Department of the Interior asking per-
mission to erect extensive hotel projects
in tlie Yosemite Valley. Engineer ^lark
Daniels, of Daniels & Osmont, Monad-
nock building. San Francisco, who is the
Government's representative, expects
that approval of some of the plans will
be shortly made and construction under-
taken and completed before the contem-
plative rush of 1915 occurs.
Will Build Homes
Announcement has been made that the
conductors and other employees of the
United Railroads of San Francisco have
formed a $50,(XX) corporation to erect
homes for themselves on the co-operative
plan on a tract overlooking the ocean.
Under the plans as outlined each stock-
holder will have a cozy bungalow, the
architecture to vary so as to relieve the
cluster of homes of a monotonous same-
ness. The streets will be parked and all
vards will be beautified.
Architect H. C. Smith Busy
Henry C. Smith is one of the busiest
architects in San Francisco. He has over
$250,0(X) worth of new work in hand, in-
cluding a $60,(X)0 school building to be
erected at Dixon; a $50,0(X) high school
for Rio Vista, Solano county; residence
apartments to be erected at Green and
Taylor strets, San P>iancisco, at an esti-
mated cost of $125,000, and a snlendid
city home for Mr. Musto, of the Musto-
Keenan Marble Companv.
Apartment House
Architect August Nordin, Mills build-
ing, San Francisco, is preparing plans tor
a seven-story steel frame class C apart-
ment house to be erected in the apart-
ment house section of San Francisco.
The exterior of the building will be of
pressed brick and terra cotta. There will
be eighteen apartments of four and i'wc
rooms each, with all modern conveni-
ences.
Residence Apartments
Architect C. .\. Meussdorffer ha> pre-
pared ])lans for a uni(|ue Spanish style
residence apartment house, to be erected
in San Francisco for Mrs. W. P. Hum-
phreys. The same architect has recently
let contracts for a two-story flat building
on Filbert street, near Post, for Mr. Hray.
Revisinpr Hospital Plans
.Ml tile l)ids for the Ventura County
liospital have been rejected and new
bids will soon be called on revised plans.
The architect is .\. C. .Martin. 430 ilig-
gins building l,os .\ngeles.
From the Front
.\rchitect .Albert C. Martin, newly
elected president of Southern California
Chapter, A. I. A., has received the fol-
lowing letter from Fernand Parmentier.
secretary of the Chapter, who is at the
front in the French army:
October 2, 1914.
My Dear Albeit:
After days under fire I find time for these
few lines to greet you and all the Chapter mem-
bers and to let you know that I am still among
the living and that the shells and shrapnels have
so far dodged my head. Indeed it seems to me
that I shall miss their hum and whistle through the
air when I return again to my peaceful vocation
in California.
This strenuous existence has benefited me physi-
cally and I may say that I feel stronger and
heartier than ever after my experience in long
marches and days and nights passed in fields and
trenches during rain and cold and alternate sun-
shine.
I hope that I may soon be at liberty again and
be among you to tell of my novel and interesting
experiences.
Sincerely yours,
FERNAND P.\RIMEXTIER.
Mr. Parmentier left Los .\ngeles last
June intending to visit the land of his
birth, .\lsace, but while crossing the
-Atlantic war had been declared; and, like
a patrotic citizen, he joined the volun-
teers of his native province, and is now
"in the thickest of the frav."
Attorney-General Decides Tie Bid
Acting upon the opinion of .Attorney
General U. S. Webb, the State Engineer-
ing Department has awarded a contract
for the erection of a cottage at the
Sonoma State Home to I^ouis Cereghino
& Son over the bid of R. S. K. McMillen.
Both are San F"rancisco firms.
The two concerns bid exactly the same
figure — $15,475 — and the Engineering De-
partment was at a loss how to award the
contract. The Engineer's estimate was
$16.(]00.
The matter was relerrod to Attorney
General Webb, who held that the Depart-
ment could take everything into con-
sideration and award the contract ac-
cording to the equipment of the bidder,
])roximity to the work, etc. This is the
iirst time in years two bids have been
exactly the same figure in State construction
work.
California Prize Winners
The Society of l'21ectrical Dexelopment
of New York recently held a prize story
competition and two California compet-
itors were .awarded prizes. Thev are
E. C. Myers of 3044 Wheeler street.
Berkeley, and W. H. Gaunet of 1749
l-'ourth ;ivei1ue. East Oakland.
Plans for State Normal School
Work on the $37(MXM) bresno Xomial
School building will begin before the
end of December. The plans have prac-
tically been completed by the State
.Architect. Rids probably will be oalle('.
for some tinu' this month.
The .Irchitci't and /://'■/;(('(•;•
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Personal
Professor Paul P. Crct. of the School
of Architecture. University of Pennsyl-
vania, is reported to be serving on the
hospital corps of the French army. When
last heard from, he was on duty near tlie
Swiss frontier. Mr. Leon Arnal. his
former colleague at the University, is
serving as a lieutenant under the same
Hag. In the absence of Messrs. Cret and
Arnal. criticism in design at the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania will he given l)y
Messrs. Edgar Sceler, C. C. Zantzinger,
Paul A. Davis and John V. Van Pelt.
Professor Cret. it will he rememl)ered,
served as a member of tiie iury that de-
cided the San I'rancisco library com-
petition.
Edward L. Ericke. Carl J. W'arneckc.
Chandler I. Harrison and llarry Michel-
son, California boys who were attending
the Beaux Arts school in Paris, have re-
turned home on account of the war.
Ericke is with Rakewell & Brown. Har-
rison is in Santa Rosa, and Michelson is
in the office of Charles Peter Weeks.
Laurie D. Cox. for some time landscape
architect for the Los Angeles park de-
partment, has resigned to accept a posi-
tion as associate professor of landscape
architecture at Syracuse University. His
resignation has been accepted and he will
take up his new work immediately.
B. Ito, who was recently granted a
State certificate to practice architecture,
has been appointed assistant to G.
Takeda, supervising architect of the
Japanese building, now being erected at
the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Samuel Arnold is the supervising ar-
chitect representing Architect Robert H.
Orr of Los Angeles in the construction
of the building for Chinese Christian
Institute, in Chinatown, San Erancisco.
Gaspard & Hammond are the contractors.
Architect Edward R. Xeumarkel has
removed his ofifice from Mason and
Market streets to 521 Sharon building.
San Erancisco. in tlie same office with
Samuel .\rnold.
Architect Washington J. Miller an-
nounces the removal of his office from
the Oscar Luning building to the Lach-
man building, 417 Market street, San Eran-
cisco.
Twin Peaks Bore Contract Signed
The contract for the construction of
the Twin Peaks tunnel in San Erancisco
has been signed by the Board of Public
Works and Robert C. Storrie & Co.. of
San Erancisco.
The contract price is $3,372,000. The
tunnel is to be built within 1000 days.
It will be 12.800 feet long — about two
and a quarter miles.
It will be solelv for railway purposes,
to afford rapid transit between the busi-
ness part of the city and the residence
areas to the west of Twin Peaks.
Havens & Toepke Busy
Architects Havens & [Oepke of San I'ran-
cisco have let a contr.ict to Robert Trost of
San Erancisco for the construction of a
class C theater and hotel building in South
San Erancisco for $24,000.
The same architects are preparing
pkms for a one-story reinforced concritc
store building to I)e erected oi)p()>ite tlic
theater for Messrs. Martin & Cunningham.
The same architects are preparing
plans for an elaborate Peninsula resi-
dence to be erected on Edgehill road,
Hillsborough. San Mateo county, for
Joseph Zellerbach, of 534 Battery street,
San I'Vancisco. The estimated cost is
$25.000.
Three School Buildings Assured
Arcliitect W. H. \\'eek>. 75 Post street,
San Erancisco, is preparing plans for new
school buildings as follows: Woodland,
$100,000: Roseville. $45 000; Auburn,
$40,(KX). In the case of Woodland the
bonds were voted at a s])ecial election in
October. Bonds for Roseville and .Au-
burn were voted some time ago. but the
work was held up awaiting a decision as
to the legality of the elections by At-
torney General Webb. The latter has de-
cided that the elections were legal. Mr.
Weeks is also drawing plans for the Mel-
rose branch library. City of Oakland.
Church Plans Being Completed
.\rchitect William H. Crim, Jr.. 425
Kearny street, San l-'rancisco, is com-
pleting working drawings for the new
class C church building to be erected at
the corner of Dolores and Cumlicrhmd
streets, San I'rancisco. for the Second
Church of Christ. Scientist. The feature
of this edifice will be an immense dome
over the main auditorium. The latter
will seat 1000 persons.
San Francisco Chapter Elects Officers
At the annua! meeting and dinner of
the San Erancisco Chapter of the .Ameri-
can Institute of .Architects, October 22.
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President. William B.
Eaville; vice-president. Edgar .\. Math-
ews; secretary-treasurer, Sylvain Schnait-
tacher; trustees. Henr}- .\. Schulzc and
James W. Reid.
New Officers of Oregon Chapter A. I. A.
Ongon Cliapiir. American Institute of
.Architects, at their annual meeting October
22d, elected the following officers : Presi-
dent, A. E. Doyle: Vice-President, Folger
Johnson; Secretary, Wm. G. Holford;
Trea.surer, J. A. Eouilihoux ; Trustees. Jos.
Jaccoberger and E. .A. Xaramore.
San Francisco Residence
Architect Smith O'Brien has completed
drawings for a city residence to be erect-
ed on Jackson street, west of Divisadero.
San Erancisco, for Mrs. Rose Bucking-
ham. The house, with garage will o-t
about $8,000.
Reviews of Recent Books
of Interest to the
Architectural and Engineering Professions
By CHARLES HENRY CHENEY
GREEK REFINEMENTS— Studies in tempera-
mental architecture by William Henry Good-
year.
The subtleties of Greek architecture
and sculpture have long been a puzzle
and charm to all students, but it re-
mains for Professor Goodyear to bring-
forth the first general work on the curva-
tures and refinements of Greek temple
architecture. The fascination of splen-
did illustrations, which seem so clearly
to prove that the Greeks purposely exe-
cuted optical corrections in the long lines
of their cornices, bases and columns, hold
the reader in rapt attention. Undoubt-
edly, this work may be regarded as a
most important addition to our classical
knowledge, and its inspiration will cer-
tainly react upon the finer American
architecture. It gathers together a great
deal of hitherto unconnected and little
known data and furnishes reasonable ex-
planation of the purposes of Greek re-
finements. Its value is further enhanced
by the description of the curves on plans
found in Roman architecture.
Rarely is such a book so easy reading
for the layman, yet this volume must
surely stimulate whomever it reaches to
a greater interest and love for a finer
and fuller architecture. We commend to
every architect a careful reading of it.
Published by Yale University Press.
119 illus., 248 pages quarto, $10 net;
postage 40 cents.
THE HOUSE IN GOOD TASTE^By Elsie de
Wolfe.
A most delightful study of interior
decoration with a few well chosen illus-
trations. While the periods and details
discussed are chiefly French, the author's
intimate knowledge of the subject and
the great "'success she has had in the
practical arrangement of many fine
houses at home and abroad, make this
book very welcome to both architects
and the general public. Good taste is
such a rare and elusive quality and yet
it is here so simply and clearly discussed
that the book is bound to be an
educative factor in our domestic archi-
tecture.
Published by the Century Company,
New York, 1914. 322 pages, 55 illus.,
$2.50 net.
SOCIAL FORCES IN ENGLAND AND
AMERICA. By H. G. Wells.
A new book of essays on varied sub-
jects which are particularly interesting
for the social discussions of American
population, civilization, the "so-called
science of sociology," labor unrest, citizen-
ship, etc. While many of these subjects are
near the heart of the author, he scores
"Social Panaceas." Viewing the United
States as a "vast sea of newly arrived
and unstably rooted people," it is inter-
esting to get the perspective of such a
thinking and sincere social writer as Mr.
Wells.
Published by Harpers, New York. $2
net.
THE HONEST HOUSE. By Ruby Ross Good-
now and Rayne Adams.
The ordinary small house has received
so little attention that this book of well
chosen descriptions and reproductions of
maay of the best small houses of the
eastern part of the country, is most op-
portune. While arranged especially for
the home builder, it contains only the
best elements of design and explains the
simple architectural principles which
underlie them. There are many illustra-
tions from photographs, with diagrams
of floor plans, etc.
Published by the Century Company.
New York. 322 pages, $3 net.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MANAGEMENT. By
L. M. Gilbreth.
For a general understanding of the
Taylor System and other recent studies
in scientific management, this volume
presents a very clear .statement of the
progress to date in what the author de-
scribes as the "function of the mind in
determining, teaching, and installing
methods of least waste." It seeks to
interest and instruct manager and sub-
ordinate, employer and employee, by
showing them in a practical way how to
plan and perform their work so as to
achieve their object with the least waste
possible. How to eliminate wrong
methods, how to standardize right ones
are carefully considered. The purpose
of the book is to summarize and arouse
an interest in the subject, pointing the
way to where more detailed discussions
can be found.
Published by the Sturgis & Walton
Company, New York. $2 net.
The Architect and Engineer
120-Jl
COLONIAL MANSIONS OF MARYLAND AND
DELAWARE. By John Martin Hammond.
This romantic, naive description of
some of the best colonial houses in ex-
istence is welcome, chiefly for the new
ami refreshing way that historical anec-
dote and architectural description are as-
sembled. As the author says, he has
been a collector of beautiful houses.
Sixty-five photographs present enticing
views of the best colonial, many of
which have not hitherto been published.
The book has a wide appeal and gives
a rare expression of the fullness of life
and gracious hospitality of the owners
of these dignified old houses.
Published by the J. B. Lippincott Co.,
Philadelphia. Limited edition, $5 net.
PLANNING AND FURNISHING THE HOME.
By Mary J. Quinn.
A small, practical and economical book
of suggestions for the home maker, this
volume deals chiefly with historical furni-
ture and gives many directions, prices
and details which will assist the buyer
of average means.
Published by Harpers, New York, 1914.
$1 net. .
Other Books Received
Steel Construction, by Henry Jackson
Burt, American Technical Society, Chi-
cago. $2.75. Review later.
Early American Churches, by .Aymar
Emburg H. Doubleday, Page Company,
Xew York. Review later.
Benefit of Warming Homes with
Furnaces
TO SHOW prospective customers for
heating equipment the advantages of
the furnace for sending a continual flow
of fresh warm air into their homes, the
manufacturers of furnaces have prepared
for general distribution without refer-
ence to any particular furnace, an eight-
page booklet entitled "Warm Air the
Best," from which the following extracts
have been made:
Necessity compels the use of some
adequate means of supplying artificial
heat during many months of each year
in the home or other buildings in which
yourself and family spend a large portion
of your lives. The health and comfort
of the household or the users of any
building depends to a serious extent on
a proper arrangement for heating.
Therefore, the selection of the best and
most economical method for supplying
this heat is a matter entitled to your first
and careful consideration.
The popular demand for a permanently
satisfactory and yet comparatively inex-
pensive heating plant has caused the de-
velopment of the modern warm-air fur-
nace, afifording a thoroughly reliable and
superior heating plant, which is at once
healthful, economical, practical and satis-
factory, with the material advantage of
being obtainable at moderate cost. It is
the oldest and most generally used
method of heating the home and con-
tinues in favor because it has been dem-
onstrated to be the correct solution of
the problem of heating homes and
moderate sized buildings for which no
other system is so perfectly adapted.
Some reasons for favoring the furnace
are:
It will pay for itself in the saving of
fuel.
It will ventilate your rooms and make
your home sanitary.
It is made in many styles and sizes and
for all the different fuels.
It is recommended by physicians and
heating and ventilating engineers.
It will warm the floors as well as the
air in the rooms and furnish an even,
steady heat.
It costs little to install and will give
long service.
It is inexpensive to make the few re-
pairs necessary and will last a lifetime
with ordinary care.
It is simple and economical to operate.
It requires little attention — only a few
minutes a day.
It is most cleanly, sanitary and health-
ful and will furnish a quicker heat than
other systems.
It will heat €very part of your house
or building with only one fire, affording
an even, pleasant heat.
It saves floor and wall space in the
rooms and halls and does away with a
number of separate fires.
It does away with the dirt and ashes
incident to stoves or open fireplaces, and
there is less danger of fire.
Eight-Story Concrete Warehouse
Plans are being prepared l)y Engineer
C. A. P. Turner, of Minneapolis, for the
construction of an eight-story reinforced
concrete warehouse, for Bekins Van &
Storage Company, (at Twenty-second and
San Pablo avenue, Oakland. Mr. Bekins
of the San Francisco office stated recently
that the plans would probably be re-
ceived from the East within the next
few weeks and that actual construction
would begin before the end of the year.
The building will be put up by day labor.
There will be 175 feet on Twenty-second
street, 180 feet on Brush street, and a
small frontage on San Pablo avenue.
The Mushroom system of concrete con-
struction will be used. Walls, floors and
roof will be concrete; windows will be
wired glass with metal trim, and doors
will be metal covered. The estimated
cost is $100,000.
cost is $100,000. The general offices of
the company will be in this building, and
several large concrete vaults with steel
doors will be included in the improve-
ment.
state, County and Municipal
tngineenng oood Roads-water -sewers
Bridges — Pire Protection
T
Maintenance of Oil Macadam Roads in San Joaquin
County, California
By FRANK EUGENE QUAIL, County Engineer, Stockton.
[Conclusion of a paper read before the Supervisors' Convention at Merced, the first installment
appearing in the September number of the Architect and Engineer.]
O REPEAT, the excellent condition without first adding a layer of rock, for
of our roads after three years' usage, the reason that the surface of the pave-
is due largely to our system of patrol. ment, after scarifying, has more or less
The gang outfit consists of from twelve oil incorporated in the tine material
to sixteen men in charge of a superin- which was used to absorb oil at the time
tendent, fourteen to twenty head of stock, of construction, and an additional coat
road rollers, oil wagons, oiling machines, of oil without the addition of a coarser
material wagons, water wagons, rotary rock material would tend to give too
street brooms, steam heating plants, and great an amount of oil and fine material
all other minor equipment necessary for over the surface of the upner or wearing
the work. The class of work handled by surface of rock, thereby making it soft
this outfit is that in which the entire and spongy. The sealing or wearing coat
sealing coat of the roadway is in need siiould be kept as thin as possible, so
of replacement, where the sealing coat tractive resistance, and the tendency- to
has become so worn as to need more ex- roll or creep, l)e reduced to a minimum,
tensive patching than the patrolman is The gang outfit has its disadvantages
able to do; or w'here the surface has be- as well as its advantages. It is a large
come so rough or uneven that it is neces- outfit and involves the expenditure of .
sary to reconstruct the same. In replac- from fifty-five to seventy dollars per day.
ing the sealing coat, heavy asphaltic oil In order that it be worked to the best
is applied in a fine spray under pressure advantage, it must be kcut constantly at
over the entire surface of the i)avement. work, with as few delays as possible.
and covered with screenings, stone chips, which means tiiat great care must l)e
or pea gravel in sufficient quantity to ab- taken to have material on hand when
sorb the same. In places where the road- needed, work planned in advance, and the
way has become rough and uneven, in distances of moxing made as short as
order to repair the same, the entire sur- possil)le.
face of the roadway is scarified to a depth The auto patrol outfit consists of a
of the wearing surface, shaped by means three (3) ton gasoline truck having a
of a grader, and rolled lightly into place, l)ox body fourteen (14) feet in length, six
after which the entire surface of the pave- (6) feet in width land fourteen (14) inches
ment is given a single layer of three- in depth, upon which is mounted, on a
(luarter (i^) or one and one-half (IJ/2) platform five and one-half (5}/') feet
inch rock. This kiver of rock is then square and directly in rear of the driver's
thoroughly rolled, and forms a surface seat, a four-horse steam roller, 250 gal-
upon vvhicli an additional coat of oil can Ion oil tank, UX) gallon water tank, and a
be successfully api)lied. ,3x2.\3 .steam i)ump. Behind the platform.
Oil is generally applied in two api)lica- upon which the l)oilor, tanks an(l pump
tions of one-iialf ( !^ ) and one-ciuarter are mounted, there is still left eight and
(]4) gallons per square yard, covered one-half ('8^?) feet of the bed of the
with line material to absorl) the same, truck in which to carry the material. The
and thoroughly rolled. B^' this process truck is also equipped for towing a
of treatment, tile depressions and hollows thousand gallon tank of oil. In places
are obviated, and the road, after com- where the condition of the roadway is
plction. presents a smoth and uniform such that it is impracticable for patrol-
surface, men to repair the same, and at the same
It has not been foinid .idvisable to place time would hardly justify the repairing
a coat of oil upon the >url'ace of an oiled of the siame with the .gang outfit, the
macadam ro;id wliich lias been scarified. atito patrol is used. It nM|uires l)ut fiMir
The Architect ami Iiiii^iiiccr \ 24-25
nu'ii to operate tliis oiitlit, nanu'ly truck oK-ariii^;- vegetation from wiiij^s of
driver, oil man, and two laborers. liridjjfes, unloading;- cars of material, and
The truck driver's duty is to attend to various other odd jol)s. One great ad-
the moving of tlie truck l)ack and fortli vjintage of these torces is tlvat they are
along the road when engaged in the ap- Ji'ways availal)le on demand. If these
plication of oil. The oilman attends to forces were not available, it would be
tlie steam boiler, and the spraying of the 'H'cessary, during the summer, to em-
oil u|)on the surface of the roadway. One I''f\y some sort of hired labor forces.
laborer works upon the truck in cover- The money value to the county by
ing the oil with tine material as soon as reason of the labor performed by these
it is applied by the oilman. The second men, estimating at IH-Y^ cents per hour
laborer works in advance of the truck, has amounted to $7586.25 for the year
sweeping the dust and dirt from all spots ending January 1, 1914, and I would
to be oiled. recommend that prison labor be utilized
In the use of this outfit, it is necessary i"oi"e generally in the counties of our
that all material used in the work be states as being not only better for the
placed along the road in piles in advance ^'^cn, but for the value of the work they
of the work. This, however, may be done '^'"' render to the counties. As a rule,
at seasoins of the year when it is im- ^^ ^' '^^^''-' t"i"i(l tliein to be very good
l)racticable to apply oil, or they can use laborers,
material from the patrolmen's supply. The cost of such maintenance, as I
The method of placing the sealing coat ^^^^ described, may perhaps be of in-
is essentially the same in nature as that terest to you. The cost of the patrol
described as being done by patrolmen, 1^^^^"^ °^ maintenance has been from
with the exception that the oil is applied ^^10 to $125 per mile per year. This is
in a thin spray under pressure by a steam exclusive of the work done by the gen-
pump. This outfit has proven to be a ^'''•'' repair gang or auto patrol, and the
very handy outfit, the expenditure per general overhead expense of the depart-
day for labor being small. It is able to '"^'"^ which will run from $100 to $175
move rapidly when not engaged in actual t**^"" '"'j*^ P^r year, making the total cost
work of applying oil. and can carry a °^ maintenance not to exceed $300 per
sutYicient supply of oil in a tow wagon "ide per year.
whereby it can leave headcjuarters for the We in San Joacjuin County have not
period of three or four days, stopping at exceeded this amount, our cost for the
the nearest stopping pkicc. Xo large ex- year ending January 1, 1914, being $225
pense is involved in moving it from one per mile per year, and this expense in-
part of the county to another, as would eludes the cost of a considerable amount
be the case of a large or gang outfit. of equipment that was purchased and
Two forces, consisting of from twelve should not be made a charge to one year,
to eighteen county prisoners, are em- JiKlg^'iig from exi)eriencc in our own
ployed constantly upon the improved county, and from that of other states
highways. Kach of these forces is in where anything like a systematic attempt
charge of two deputy sheriflfs, one of ^^^s been made, to ascertain the cost of
whom directs the work upon the road- '"O''^' maintenance, 1 would place the cost
way. and the other acting as guard. Rach P'-''' "lile per year to be from four to five
force is provided with an auto truck, one '^^r cent of the original cost of the road
of which is a light, fast truck, capable of P'-t mile, especially is this true for oiled
traveling from twenty-five to thirty miles niacadam roads.
per hour, and of working at as great a The amount of money being expended
distance as thirty miles from headquar- in road improvement in this state is very
ters. Each gang returns to headquarters great in my opinion, calls for a much
at niglit. The nature of the work per- more systematic method of maintenance
formed by these forces consists in the of the roads when they are constructed.
snreading of screenings, stone chips or than any that is provided by our statutes!
pea gravel upon the surface of the oil and I believe that the majority of th«
macadam highways where the same has members of the boards of supervisors of
sweat and excess oil appeared upon the the state are in accord with the idea,
surface. These forces also, at times. Any improvement built by man begins
work in conjunction with the gang ,)utht „, deteriorate as soon as completed and
in the spreadm-^ ot rock and covering of ;„ ,,,^ ^^„,, especially is this true of our
oil with screenings, stone chii)s or pea , • , r , • , . , -i -.i
gravel. The truck used for their trans- '^•Slnvays. for no highway yet built will
portation is used on the work in hauling '''^'■''' •'niehnitely. without repair,
material and distributing it for their use. -^"<^1 unless we have some well rcgu-
In the winter seasons, when no diffi- l^ted system of maintenance to care for
culty is experienced with oil coming to them when once they are constructed,
the surface, the forces are kept at work the money expended in construction for
in filling un the depressions on the w-ater the greater part will be wasted, and the
bonded macadam highways, opening up roads will be worn out long before the
water-ways of culverts, painting bridges, bonds are ])ai(t.
126
The Architect and Engineer
Criticism of a Competition
Recentlj' an organization in the state
of Minnesota, says the Improvement Bul-
letin, asked architects to submit plans in
competition for a building^ to cost about
$25,000. The request said "sketches,"
but the wording of the announcement and
the details given seemed to indicate that
the organization really had in mind that
each competitor would submit a pretty
complete outline of the structure, interior
and exterior, from basement to decora-
tions. Possibly the word "drawings"
would more exactly describe what was
wanted. The building committee, it was
stated, reserved the right to reject any
or all sketches.
Perusal of this proposition, which is
another instance of lack of provision to
give the unsuccessful competitor any com-
pensation, prompted a St. Paul architect
to write some letters to the building
committee. In the first letter he said:
■"Please send me full information in
regard to your competition. If the fol-
lowing questions are not included in the
program and you are at liberty to answer
them. I would appreciate it:
"Will there be a consulting architect
or architects to help the building com-
mittee make a decision, or will the build-
ing committee judge the designs sub-
mitted?
"What fee will the successful architect
be paid and will this fee be included in
the $25,000 mentioned as the cost of the
building?
"Thanking you for information, I re-
main, ,,,^ ,
Yours very truly.
In the second letter, he had much more
to say, viz:
"Not having received a reply to my
communication of Sept. 5, I take the lib-
erty of assuming that the building com-
mittee itself would judge the drawings
in your competition (?) That was the
reason I wrote as I did. Were three
doctors to diagnose a case three dififerent
ways would you or your committee at-
tempt to decide which was the best diag-
nosis or would you call in a fourth doc-
tor? Have you or any of your com-
mittee ever called in two or three doctors
or two or three lawyers on some case,
had each one diagnose or advise, select
that diagnosis or piece of advice which
appeared to you to be the best and then
dismiss the others without remuneration?
Were three such professional men to
offer to do such a thing would you re-
spect their talents?
"Yet such, indeed, is what your com-
mittee is asking for when you institute
a competition such as was published in
a builders' magazine recently. It is well
to remember that seldom does anyone
get anything for nothing and an archi-
tect's time and ideas are his bread and
butter.
"If possible, I shall make this and my
former letter open letters, and endeavor
to have them published in an effort to
correct an abuse that is too prevalent.
Yours very truly,
The architect failed to receive an
answer to either of his letters, which con-
vinces us that unquestionably the only
entirely fair way to conduct a competition
includes provision to pay each competitor
for the expense of preparing the plans.
This will not only serve the cause of right
competitions, but it will yield better
work. The owner will find each architect
taking pains with details and showing
more study in design. The public needs
some education in this regard, and it is
the architects themselves who must be
the educators.
Two Good Contracts
P. A. Palmer, Monadnock building, San
Francisco, has been awarded the con-
tract for the concrete and carpentry work
of a six-story class C addition to the
two-story hotel building at I5th and
Jefferson streets, Oakland, for Albert
Aiken. Construction will be of rein-
forced concrete with wood floors and
joists. Clay N. Burrell is the architect.
Mr. Palmer has also received the contract
to erect a seven-story class C apartment
house in San Francisco for the Vrooman
Estate; B. G. McDougall, architect.
"Veneered Panels
that ARE good —
order today from
Insist on getting tHe
best made Panels
You have a right to get the best for your money.
You should therefore insist upon getting the WYBRO
panels whenever you want the best made panels at the
lowest price.
WYBRO panels are uniform' in quality — they are
everlastingly good — and they cost no more than the
inferior makes.
WHITE Brothers
5tH and Drannan Sts.
San Francisco
77ir Architect and Emiinccr
127
Fans vs. Fire
Despite the old saying "there is no-
thing new under the sun," our good
friend and servant, electricity, bobs up
every now and then in some new and
unexpected role.
We have all heard of lighting lire with
fire, but the use of electric fans as an ad-
junct by a fire department in putting out
a blaze is surely novel.
In Boston, not long ago, a fire broke
out in the basement of a building occu-
pied by a wholesale paint and chemical
concern. The fumes and smoke became
so thick that it was impossible for the
firemen to enter the basement or direct
a stream with any effectiveness, when
someone thought of electric fans. A
half dozen of the ordinary sixtcen-inch
size were quickly requisitioned by the
fire chief and their breeze directed down
the stairway. As soon as the rear base-
ment windows were broken to allow the
escape of the smoke and fumes, the effect
of the fans gradually cleared the base-
ment so that the firemen could work
quickly and effectively in extinguishing
the flames.
Now that we are accustomed to using
electricity for washing and ironing,
grinding coffee and making ice cream, we
need not be surprised to find electric
fans adopted as part of the standard
equipment of an up-to-date fire depart-
ment.
"Safety First"
San Francisco's newest safety station on
Market street, opposite Montgomery, has
been surfaced with Carbite, a new product
manufactured by E. A. Bullis & Co., of the
Merchants National Bank building. This is
a composition which has as a base carbide
of silicon, whose particles are as hard as
diamond dust and which prevents the cement
surface from becoming slippery. As the
other ingredients of the composition make
the surface absorption proof, it dries off
quickly after a wetting, and the danger
from slipping upon a smooth, slippery sur-
face is reduced to a minimum. Carbite was
created with this "Safety First" idea in
view.
These advantages together with its doing
away with floor dust were the reasons why
it was also used to generally improve the
sanitation of the cement floors of the new
Oakland City Hall.
While it has been developed for side-
walks, railway platforms, and floors in loft
buildings, garages, power plants, etc., Car-
bite may be used on any horizontal area and
other uses may be found for it.
Runaway Road Roller
Annual reports of city departments, as
a rule, are rather uninteresting reading.
Now and then, however, an olficial varies
the monotony of statistics by chronicling
some unusual happening. In the recent
report of the street commissioner of an
eastern city, a page is devoted to the re-
cital of the unfortunate doings of a run-
away road roller. In some manner while
the fireman was cleaning the machine it
was thrown out of gear. It took ad-
vantage of the opportunity and immedi-
ately started down the street. The en-
gineer tried to stop it by chocking, and
this failing, boarded it and tried to steer
it. The machine, however, struck the
curb, and the pavement being slippery,
skidded, crossed the street and collided
with a house. The latter was somewhat
damaged and partially removed from its
foundation. In addition $14.75 worth of
china in a closet was smashed and $27
worth of bric-a-brac in the front room
was demolished. The inventory of the
damaged property made interesting read-
ing for the neighbors of the owner.
Bridge Reported to Be Sinking
A press dispatch from Marysvillc under
date of October 29th says: "Citizens of
this city are becoming alarmed at the
manner in which the west end of the new
concrete bridge over the Feather river is
slowly sinking. Within the last few
months it has sunk several inches, and it
is feared that with the heavy rains and
attendant high water it will be washed
away.
"The bridge was finished only a year
ago, and was accepted by the local City
Council over the protest of County Sur-
veyor L. B. Crook, who declared the
piers did not go down to bedrock. It
was constructed at a cost of $30,000. In
addition to having sunk several inches,
the structure is also cracking at one end."
HIGH GRADE
ELKTRICAl CONSTRUCTION WORK
FOR BUILDINGS
BUTTE ENGINEERING AND ELECTRIC CO., 683-87 Howard Street,
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By the Way
Some Industrial Information Worth the While
A Real Convenience of the Modern Home
Among the many modern conveniences
now found in the high-chiss residence, the
"Prometheus" Electric Plate Warmer is
one whose usefuhiess and handsome ap-
pearance are alike acknowledged.
The chief function of this appliance is
to keep delayed meals or courses in prime
condition for serving, however long the
wait. The amount of electricity con-
sumed in the operation of this device is
very moderate, and heing always ready
for instant use soon becomes almost as
indispensable as the refrigerator. As the
apparatus is built to order, the result is
the securing of an appliance which has an
individuality and appropriateness to its
surroundings that does not always
characterize .stock fixtures.
.Vlthough made in the East, the "Pro-
metheus" warmer has found ready and
wide acceptance among clients of dis-
crimination and bids fair to become a
^'tandard part of the equipment of the
well-appointed butler's pantry. Among
recent installations of this device may be
mentioned the following residences:
Chas. Templeton Crocker, San Mateo;
Walter D. Bliss, of Bliss & Faville, San
Francisco; Joseph D. Grant, Hillsbor-
ough, and Edson F. Adams, Piedmont.
The new annex to the St. Francis Hotel
will have six of these aids to good house-
keeping and they are now in process of
installation. The "Prometheus" Electric
Plate Warmer is handled on the coast by
Mr. M. E. Hammond, 217 Humboldt
Bank building. Mr. Hammond is pre-
pared at all times to examine plans, or
the premises, and give his best attention
to securing an appropriate and satis-
factory installation.
Dyer Bros. Awarded Another Steel
Contract
Dyer Bros, of San Francisco have re-
ceived a second contract from the Western
Sugar Refining Company. They will fur-
nish 220 tons of steel for a new machine
shop to be erected at the Potrero plant,
Twenty-third and Louisiana streets. The
same firm will also fabricate the steel
for the main building, the order amounting
to 2500 tons. Vincent Murray is the en-
gineer.
ALFARATA RANCH SILO AND DAIRY, MERCED
.\LI'AR.\T.\. R.\.\l II D.MKV \X1) Ml,(), M l.l^C lil).
C. F. Wieland, Consulting Engineer.
This photo shows the concrete Silo and the dairy barns at the .-Xlfarata ranch near
Merced. This concrete Silo, which is made from the Pratt Building Material Co.'s
washed gravel (a perfect mix), is 16 ft. x 53 ft. 6 in. over all.
There is a 1().(K)0 gallon concrete water tank on top of the Silo and forms part
of it. The Silo has a capacity of 220 tons of ensilage and was constructed with
Wieland's steel forms, eliminating all carpenter work and cost of lumber.
The floors and side walls of the dairy barn were made of Pratt Building Material
Co.'s washed gravel. Their address is Hearst Bldg.. and they shiu sand, rock, and
gravel by both boat or rail from Alameda. Contra Costa, Yuba, Placer, Monterey,
Sonoma a ml Napa counties.
An Electric Clock System
is a Prime Necessity to
the Modern School House
It it is of the best kind — THE STANDARD ELECTRIC TIME
CD'S make — it insures precision, uniformity and regularity in all
the school sessions. The "Standard" master clock embodies the finest
mechanism and the best skill in clock construction and it accurately
directs and controls the secondary and Program clocks and the Bell
signalling system, which in turn automatically start and time the varied
exercises in the several class rooms.
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High School, New Westminster,
B. C.
Western Residential School, Van-
couver, B. C.
Lewis & Clark High School, Spo-
kane, Wash., includes tower
clock.
North Central High School, Spo-
kane, Wash.
High School, Vancouver, Wash.
High School, South Bend, Wash.
High School, Elma, Wash.
West Side School, Chehalis, Wash.
Lincoln High School, Portland,
Oregon.
Failing School, Portland, Ore.
High School, Oregon City, Ore.
Higli School, Ashland, Ore.
High Scliool, Eureka, Cal.
Higli School, Santa Rosa, Cal.
High School, Woodland, Cal.
High School, Santa Cruz, Cal.
High School, San Mateo, Cal.
High School, Mountain \'iew, Cal.
High School, Hayward, Cal.
High School, Fairfield, Cal.
High School, Alameda, Cal.
Washington School, Alameda, Cal.
Haight School, Alameda, Cal.
Grant School, Oakland, Cal.
Lafayette School, Oakland, Cal.
Swett School, Oakland, Cal.
Washington School, Richmond, Cal.
Tenth St. School, Richmond, Cal.
High School, Orland, Cal.
Lowell High School, San Fran-
cisco. Cal.
Girls' High School, San Francisco,
California.
Polytechnic High School, San
Francisco, Cal.
Y. M. C. A., San Francisco, Cal.
Lux School of Industrial Training,
San Francisco, Cal.
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University of Cal. Farm, Davis,
California.
High School, Dos Palos, Cal.
High School, Sanger, Cal.
High School, Corcoran, Cal.
IHgh School, Santa Ana, Cal.
High School, Coronado Beach, Cal.
High School, Venice, Cal.
High School, Inglewood, Cal.
High School, Santa Paula, Cal.
Grammar School, C'hino, Cal.
State Normal School, Los Angeles,
California.
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geles, Cal.
High School, Glendale, Cal. ■
High School, Banning, Cal.
High School, Brawley, Cal.
State Normal School, Santa Bar-
bara, Cal.
High School, San Bernardino,
Cal., installed over 22 years.
Washington School, Phoenix, Ariz.
High School, Bisbee, Ariz.
High School, Globe, Ariz.
High School, Reno, Nevada.
High School, Marysville, Cal.
Grammar School, Marysville, Cal.
High School, Sutter City, Cal.
High School, Lodi, Cal.
High School, Willows, Cal.
High School, Salt Lake City, Utah,
includes tower clock.
High School, Greeley, Colo.
St. Martin's College, Lacey. Wash.
Heald's Business College, San
Francisco, Cal.
North Pacific College of Dentistry
Sr Pharmacy, Portland, Ore.
Mills College, Oakland, Cal.
Bible Institute, Los Angeles, Cal.
Teton County High School, Cho-
tcau, Montana.
Benedictine Sisters' Seminary, Mt.
Angel, Ore.
Reed College, Portland, Ore.
Longfellow School, Fresno, Cal.
High School, Cedro Wooley, Wash.
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL TESTING LABORATORIES
Moves to New Building
llic L. A. Xoiris LtJiiipaiiy aniiouiict.-
tl)c nnioval of their orticcs to their new
l>uilclin>,'. 140 Townsend street (near
Third street), San Francisco, where they
will have improved facilities for handling
Clinton welded wire fabrics and Clinton
wire lath.
This company has enjoyed phenomenal
success for a number of years, and since
the fire has supplied reinforcing fabric
for a majority of the best concrete build-
ings in San Francisco and vicinity. The
fact that it is now occupying its own
home is proof of its prosperity and
growth.
Granite Company Expands
A press (li>patch from I'ortcrvillc says:
"Word has been received here that the
California Granite Works, now operating
at Rocklin. will move its equipment to
Porterville. .\s a further preparation for
the work which the company expects to
do, A. Pernu, the president of the com-
pany, has arranged for the purchase of
sixteen additional acres of granite land,
giving the concern about seventy-nine
;uTes of ground, all told.
Valley, has dissolved partnership, Mr.
Roscoe C. Brandt, retiring. The com-
pany hereafter will be known as the
Totten Planing Mill Company. Mr. Tot-
ten has many warm friends in the build-
ing line, and he has been assured of good
business support.
Planing Mill Changes Name
riie Tnttcn & Brandt Planing Mill
V ompany of Stockton, one of the best-
known planing mills in the San Joaquin
F. W. Eastman with Denison Tile
Engineering Company
The Denison Tile Engineering Company,
owners of the patents on Denison interlock-
ing tile, announces through W. C. Denison,
the president, that they have secured the
services of F. W. Eastman as general man-
ager.
Mr. Eastman's experience in introducing
hollow tile in the West and his connection
in executive capacity with the Oregon Deni-
son Block Company, California Denison
Block Company, and Los Angeles Denison
Block Company make him peculiarly fitted
for his new work. He is well known in
San Francisco and his many friends on the
Pacific Coast wish him success in his new
work.
Mr. Eastman will have charge of licens-
ing new manufacturers, in unleased terri-
tory, and promoting the interests of all
firms now manufacturing Denison tile as
well as those who may be licensed in the
future.
Mr. Eastman's offices will be located in
the Hippodrome building, Cleveland, Ohio.
DIECKMANN HARDWOOD CO
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
.^50 to 59S BEACH STREET, COR. TAYLOR
CARRY A LARGE WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF
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AND SOLICIT YOUR INQUIRIES.
When writing to .\dvertisers please mention this magazine.
130 The Architect and Engineer
RANSOME CONCRETE
COMPANY
BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
1012-1014 eighth street,
Sacramento, Cal.
1218 BROADWAY,
OAKLAND, CAL.
BAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
GRAVEL - SAND - ROCK
Telephone, Kearny 5313===J 3535 153 BERRY ST., SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Douglas 3224
MUINTER Sz MUDSOIN, Engineers
Designers of Heating, Ventilating and Wiring Systems.
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
739 Rialto Bldg. San Francisco, Cal.
LIGHTING HEATING PLUMBING
We Guarantee Good Work and Prompt Service. ^No Job too small — none too big. We Employ
Experts in all Three Departments and they are alwavs at your ."service. Get Our Figure.
CENTRAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
18S STEVENSON STREET, SAN FRANCISCO 411 EXCHANGE BUILDING, LOS ANGELES
Phones: Douglas 3871 home, J 1S94 L. R. BOYNTON, Manager
E. K. WOOD LUMBER CO.
GEO. B. WADDELL, Manager
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in LUMBER MILL WORK and MOULDINGS
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF PROMPT RAIL SHIPMENT
Office, Yards and Wharves
D. (Merrittll2 FREDERICK & KINQ STREETS
pnones^ Home B 1127 East Oakland, Cal.
The Granite Work on Eldorado County Courthouse; National Bank of D. O. Mills, Sacramento; —
and Sen. Nixon Mausoleum, Reno, WAS FURNISHED BY
CALIFORNIA GRANITE COMPANY
Phone Sutter 2646 STONE CONTRACTORS
San Francisco Office, 518 Sharon Bldg. Main Office, Rocklin, Placer Co., Cal.
Quarries, Rocklin and Porterville Telephone Main 82
SAAISOIN SPOT SASH CORD
'"' 1 r.iile Mark Kes. U. S I'.it. UMicc
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mark tho spots on the cord. Send for samples, tests, etc SAMSON CORDAGE WORKS. BOSTON. MASS.
ra( ilic Coast At'ent. JOHN T. ROWNTRfE, 875 Monadnock Bldg.. San Francisco,. Cal., and 701 Hlqqlns Bldg., los Angeles, Cal.
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
621 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDINQ SAN FRANCISCO TELEPHONE SUTTER 2750
The Very Best Place BONDS AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
to (jet Your .
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The Architect and Engineer
131
Bishopric Stucco Board
Mustering proof from the experiences
of master builders of the ages, the Mastic
Wall Board & Roofing Company, 601
Estc Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, are putting
thunderous emphasis upon the durability
of the Bishopric Stucco or Plaster Board.
In practical tests it has been proved that
all old objections to the construction of
cement and plaster walls are wiped out
by Bishopric Stucco Board, which gives
a background that insures permanence.
Nailed to the studding, Stucco Board
forms a rigid back in which ordinary
plaster, or cement stucco is "locked in"
for "keeps" by the lath dovetailed in
the fashion that is found in houses which
have stood for centuries.
Bishopric Stucco Board is a modern
combination in which time-tried prin-
ciples of successful wall building are ap-
plied. The lath themselves in the board,
intended for exterior construction, are
crcosoted — a treatment which eliminates
all possible chance of warping through
dampness. This lath, imbedded in tough-
ened asphalt mastic, is thus further in-
sured to last — moisture-proof and fire-
resisting.
Builders everywhere arc showing their
interest in Bishopric Stucco Board, and
those who have not yet made a study of
the material arc invited to send for a
sample. The illustration herewith gives
a pretty fair idea of the way Bishopric
Stucco Board is put together. The claim
is made with all possible emphasis that
Bishopric Walls "stay put." The use of
Bishopric Stucco Board is urged on the
grounds of both economy and service.
It will pay any builder who wants to keep
in touch with the best modern building
methods to send for the handsome book-
let, "Durable Homes by the Bishopric
System," which will be gladly scfit on
request to all those interested.
Bishopric Stucco Board is sold on the
Pacific Coast by I. E. Thayer & Co., 110
Market Street, San Francisco, and the
Northwestern Lumber Company of Port-
land, Ore.
Denatured Electricity
An interesting method of preventing the
improper use of electric current has been
devised by an Italian engineer. The prac-
tice of making esoecially low rates for cur-
rent to be used in electric power, heating
and cooking devices is becoming more and
more general, but with the ordinary con-
stant potential current it is difficult to de-
tect the use of lighting devices on circuits
intended only for power and heating pur-
poses.
This engineer advocates the use of spe-
cial circuits on which the current is sub-
ject to extreme fluctuation of voltage at
rapidly recurring intervals, which would
make it practically impossible to use lamps,
because of the flicker in the lights. As the
current is not entirely interrupted and the
normal voltaee is almost immediately re-
stored the proper operation of power or
heating apparatus is not interfered with and
the rightful use of the circuits for their
respective purposes is assured.
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llOLBROOK BUILDING, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
MacDonald & Applegarth, Architects
Reliance Hangers
and Bar Locks
Used in this High-class
Store and Office Build-
ing.
The Careful Architect
Specifics "Reliance" Be-
cause the Word as well
as the -Article, Stands
for Efficiency.
Some of the Best
Ikiildings on the Pacific
Coast are Equipped
with "Reliance" Eleva-
tor Door Hangers
SARTORIUS COMPANY
Agents for San Francisco
and Northern Half
of California
RELIANCE BALL BEARING DOOR HANGER^CO.
30 East 42nd Street, NEW YORK
132
The Architect and Engineer
New Type of Reinforced Concrete Slab Construction
(ContributeJ)
Many architects who would Ukc to use
reinforced concrete for residence work
have been prevented from doing so on
account of the weight and bulkiness of
the material, to say nothing of the cost.
Wood construction appeals to architect
and owner alike, because a frame house
is quickly put together at moderate ex-
pense, and it will stand the elements tol-
erablj- well.
"If somebod}- would invent a concrete
slab that could be handled like concrete
blocks, but be lighter and more artistic,
his fortune would be made," is a remark
frequently made, but heretofore with
small prospect of ultimate realization.
Concrete blocKs have proved a dismal fail-
ure on account of their great weight and
conse(|uent inconvenience in handling,
and also because of their crude and ugly
appearance.
It has remained for a Berkeley man to
invent a sjstem of slab construction that
gives every promise of filling the require-
ments of the man who wants a fire-proof
home at a cost no greater than frame
construction. John Kuivala. the inventor,
declares his slabs can be used with the
same permanent and artistic results as
hollow tile, but that the concrete is an
advantage over the tile, in that no out-
side stucco finish is recjuired. though it
can be applied if desired.
The slabs can be made any size, but a
standard size, 8.\24 is made for ordinary
use. The slabs arc fitted together by
means of the tongue and groove, and
being molded in steel forms, are water-
|)roof and thoroughly crystalized, as
there is no wood to absorb the water and
prevent a perfect mixture. The slabs
are made at the factory in West Berkeley
and are transported to the job the same
as brick or tile. .\ny person at all fa-
miliar with building construction can
build a wall of these slabs. They weigh
about fifteen pounds to the square foot,
and are one and three-fourths inches
thick. The outside slab has a smooth
finish, while the inside slab is rough. .\
hollow space two and one-half inches is
provided between the outer and inner
wall, the two being firmly tied with a
steel rod or clamp, placed at intervals
along the grooved portion. If desired,
rough fiil^ishcd slabs may be used outside,
also and a pebble dash applied.
Two houses are now being built ac-
cording to this new system. One has
Iicen designed by Architect John H.
Thomas and is being erected in Berkeley,
for C. J. Boise; the other house is for
Carl Erickson in Albany.
Mr. Kuivala. inventor of the system,
has been granted patents by the Govern-
ment, and he lias organized the Inter-
national Concrete Construction Company
to carry on a general construction busi-
ness with the main plant at Parker and
Ninth streets, West Berkeley.
The Hauser Reversible Window
This new window is the invention of
a San hrancisco contractor who has
given months (even years) of study to
the invention of a window which is
simple in construction and easily ad-
justed land yet is absdlutelj' w-eather-
proof and dust-proof. It requires no
weights, cords or pulleys. It is made in
both metal and wood and is ecjually well
adapted for single and double vertical
windows and for casement windows. The
office is at 226 Balboa building, San
l-'rancisco.
BENINETT BROS.
Sargfent's Building: Hardw^are
SI4'.SI0 Market St reel, San F-raiicisco, Cal.
The Architect and l-Ui^iuccr
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The City Architect and Politics
(Fruni the Improvement Bulletin i
I'nikr the new i-«>nMni>>i<iii form <>i K"v
MinuMt in St. r.uil. tlio city fmpIo> s an
architect who plaii> all nuniicipal >tructnris
and acts as sujK-rinttMuliiit of construction.
He rccci\fs a salary of $4.(XX) a year.
Since the new plan of govcrnnKut wtut
into cflTect. a few months aK<». the city archi-
tect of St. Paul has ha<l nothing]; to c|o in
his first capacity as the tlesigner of city
liuildiiiKs. lie has kept husy inspecting the
materials ami work on a numl)er of iin-
IK>rtant pnhlic structures which were started
hefore he was appointed. So we have no
means of judKing his work as the nnmicipal
architect, although we know of luimerous
buildings planned hy firms of architects of
which he was a member He has in hi-^
other capacity for St. Paul. >ho\vn the same
activity that he had in private practice. Ik-
has given his city plenty of service and he
has given contractors and architects plenty
of evidence that he is on guard. Work has
been stopped, material rejected. He has
notitied tiie out-of-town contractors on a
large nninicip.il building that they are pro-
ceeding too slowly and can not finish on
time. At times, since this young city archi-
tect took office, the atmosphere in his ini
mediate vicinity has been snappy with the
electricity of aroused temper and charges
and denials that certain contractors were
"after his .scalp" liiive been made in the
daily papers. In fact the city architect has
figured in the papers constantly since he be-
gan as a city official. So far, his superior,
the commissioner of parks and playgrounds,
who happens to be ex-officio building in-
spector and the responsible head of tiie
building construction operations, has sup-
ported his appointee in all instances. That
he has found so much to do. merely as a
superintendent of construction, so much to
criticise and correct, seems to indicate that
St. Paul may not always have got what she
should have got heretof«ire.
A city architect who can make it certain
that specifications arc lived up to, is easily
worth $4.()IX) a year in that capacity alone.
.•\ test of professional ability will come
when he submits his tirst plans for an im-
portant city building. And this building's
history from the sketches to completion will
be apt to show conclusively whether it is
better and cheaper to have a city architect
than to award cf)mmissions to private pr.ic
titioners. San Francisco has tried the plan
of having a city architect and has gone back
to the patronage of architects in private
practice. The large force of draughtsmen
has been dispersed. It is said that this
change was due to convincing representa-
tions made by the San Francisco chapter
of the .American Institute of .Xrchitects.
The city continues to emjiloy three ii in-
sulting architects.
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When Planning
that Store or Factory
You can add to the operating
crticicncy by providinj^ for Bowser
Oil Storage P^quipment.
In the Store I' ^'''^'^" ^^'^'^"^ "^i," '^'^^'p
kerosene, pamt oils and
lubricaiii.s of all kinds safe underground and
away from other merchandise. Oil meas-
ured and price computed atone stroke. No
loss through theft, leakage, spillage, fire, or
tainted wares. No necessity for leaving
the store to draw oil. A Bowser equipped
store inspires confidence.
Safe Oil Storage Systems
In fli« Far'frkfv " Bowser unit or n cen-
c\<:iu\ and off the floor. Oil measured. None
wiisted. No fire hazard. Men made auto-
matically accurate and responsible. No
lime lost by men waiting "in line" for oil.
You (hoiild know more about Bowser efficiency.
There is some very inicreslintf Bowser information
for the architect. Write for it today. No chartfc
or obligation in findinU out.
S. F. Bowser & Co., Inc.
Eacinxrt, ManoUclarert snd Orif inal P.tentcci
of Oil Handling Dcricts
ft\t Howard St.. Sjn Frincl<ca. C«l. •Pt'""e Daucli« <J2.1
Home Plant and Gr
alOfii<
237 Thomas Street, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Canadian Factory
342 Frazer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
134
The Architect and Engineer
* SUPPLY TO BU/LDING
AlP LCV£L
IND/CATOR
AUrOMAT/C PN£UMAr/C \A/AT£7? SUPPtY SYSTEM
The "Chicago" Automatic Pneumatic
Water Supply System
The Chicago Pump Company's auto-
matic pneumatic water supply system
has been found to be the best and most
efficient yet devised. The reason for
this is that it has the good points of all
others, with many exclusively its own.
Every piece and part that goes into the
pump, motor and air compressor is de-
signed and constructed with a tending
toward securing the best results possible.
This system delivers the water to the
different fixtures in the building, cleaner,
clearer and purer than when received by it.
It is absolutely reliable in its work, does
not get out of order and can be depended
upon under all conditions. It is guar-
anteed to furnish sufficient pressure to
reach any and every part of your build-
ing and is absolutely noiseless in opera-
tion— a feature which is found in no
other outfit.
The system includes one turbine pump,
fitted with outer board ring oiled bear-
ings and enclosed type balanced impel-
lers, mounted on a heavy iron sub-base
and direct connected by flexible coupling
to a highest grade electric motor which
has sufficient capacity to operate pump
without any sign of overloading or heat-
ing; one automatic pressure regulator,
which starts pump automatically when
pressure is low, and stops when pressure
is high enough to furnish water to all
floors; a steel pneumatic tank and an air
compressor with relief valve. These are
the parts which go to make up the Chi-
cago Pump Company's absolutely re-
liable pneumatic water supply system.
The operation of this outfit is very
simple. Water is pumped into the tank
in which the air has already been com-
pressed. The entrance of water causes
a greater compression. This compres-
sion exerts a very strong, steady pres-
sure being continuous regardless of
whether the pump is running or not.
When a certain amount of water has
been forced out of the tank by the com-
pressed air, the automatic arrangement
sets the pump working, thus keeping a
certain quantity of water in the tank at
all times, but necessitating the operation
of the pump only a very small part of
the time.
The pneumatic water supply system
is a vast improvement over the roof tank
arrangement. The outfit can be installed
in the basement, where it is easily
reached. In summer the water is cooler,
and in winter, warmer than that supplied
from the roof tank. It will not be nec-
essary to waste a quantity of water
trying to get a cool drink in the sum-
mer, nor is there danger of freezing
pipes and tank in winter. With the roof
tank it is often necessary to reach the
tank by climbing onto dangerous ice-
covered roofs to thaw out pipes or make
other repairs.
The Architect and En^^ineer
135
A. C. SCIIlNin.K
H.\>. F. <T.\ri-F.\(HKK. S.crctary
THE FIINK <Sr SCMIINDLER CO.
Manufacturers of INTERIOR WOODWORK AND FIXTURES
BANK. OFFICE AND STORE FITTINGS
SPECIAL FURNITURE
21S-22S THIKTKF.NTH Kl SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
Hi't. Mission and Howard Sis. Telephones: Market 2251 Home M225I
riic sa\iiiy; in the cost ol maintenance
and operation of this pump, is one that
goes on moiith after month and year
after year. The simplicity of construc-
tion of the pump permits extreme
strength and insures the greatest dura-
bility. It is hardly an exaggeration to
say that the working parts will never
wear out. The outtit is compact in con-
struction and can be said to be rather
attractive and ornamental. It requires
very little space and a minimum amount
of attention. Special attention is called
to the pressure regulator which is simple,
rugged and of extra strength, having but
a few strong heavy parts.
The system is well adapted for apart-
ment buildings, school houses, hotels,
clubs, mercantile buildings and factories
where additional water pressure is re-
quired, or to pump from cisterns or
shallow wells, where there is no city
water. It is particularly well suited for
increasing the city pressure for high of-
fice buildings. On such buildings, the
pressure on the lower floors is usually
too great, and on the top floors insuf-
ficient. This is overcome by using both
high and low pressure tanks, at very
little extra expense, in that way, giving
an even pressure throughout the building.
In addition to these good points, this
pneumatic water supply system tends
toward the welfare and health of the
community in that it purifies and sweet-
ens the water it handles. It has been
found that an electrolysis of water is
eflfected, when the water is under an
atmospheric pressure and at a tempera-
ture of 32 degrees, the liquid being de-
composed into two volumes of hydrogen
and one of oxygen. Hydrogen, as is
well known, is one of the best germ
destroyers, and consequently the water
stored in the pneumatic tank is purified.
This system is, therefore, of great effic-
iency in hospitals and otiier places, where
pure water is necessary.
The Dahlstrom Gravity Multiple Latch
ONE of the requirements of the Board
of Fire Underwriters is that swing-
ing "fire" doors must be locked at three
points, to prevent, in case of fire, the
warping away from the stops, which
would allow the flames to pass through.
The first attempts to meet this retjuire-
ment were very crude and the devices
made were not suited for use in hign-
class work.
The multiple gravity latch or locking
device recently perfected is another Dahl-
strom product of unusual merit. It is
designed to be entirely contained withir.
the lock stile of a hollow-metal door and
is operated by a counterbalancing weight,
eliminating any springs which in a hot
fire would lose their temper and make
such a lock inoperative. All the prin-
cipal working parts are of cast bronze,
also the knobs and escutcheons, which
can be of the same design as on adjoin-
ing doors in the building. The bolts are
of steel, as required by the Underwriters,
and are heavily electroplated in polished
bronze.
-Ml parts are mounted upon an angle
shaped steel stile plate, adjusted for use.
examined and labeled under the direction
of the Underwriters' Laboratories. The
device is applied by sliding into the hol-
low stile from the bottom of the door
and is fastened by four machine screws
through each of the face plates of the
latches and two large screws in the hot-
m BI6-AN-LITTLE CONCRETE and MORTAR MIXER
tiitj Output — Little Wt;i«rl-it
Biu Profits —Little Cost
Capacity 3S Cu. Yds. a Day
All rounded surfaces — no corners for concrete to lodge in.
Revolves on ball thrust bearing, hermetically sealed to
prevent grit from working in.
Equipped with levers for turning over and locking device
to hold drum in place while mixing.
EDWARD R. BACON COMPANY
Pacific Coast AKcnts
51-53 Minna St., San Francisco Tel. Sutter 1675
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
Current Prices of Building Materials
These quotations furnished by reliable San Francisco
and Los Angeles dealers
(Names and addresses will be supplied upon request.)
SAN FRANCISCO PRICES
Common Red Brick, $6.50 per M, ex. cars.
No. 1 Pressed Brick, $35.00 to $40.00 per M; Wire cut,
$35.00 per M.
No. 1 Red Pressed Brick, $20.00 to $30.00 per M.
Red Stock Brick, $12.50 per M.
California Portland Cement, C/L $2 . 30 per bbl.; L.C.L.
S2.5S per bbl.
White Cement: Atlas, $6.00; Medusa, $6.80 per bbl.
Sand and Gravel mixed, 70c per ton, F. O. B. cars.
Sand (washed, screened river sand) 75c per ton, F. O. B.
cars.
Bank Sand, $1 .00 per cu. yd.
Roofing Gravel, $1.40 per ton.
Crushed Rock or Gravel, 75c per ton.
Red Roofing Tile, $22.00 to $25.00 per square, laid.
Brick Lime, $1.35 per bbl., C/L.
Finish Lime, $1.50 per bbl., C/L.
Hardwall Gypsum Plaster, $11.00 per ton, carload;
11.50 per ton, ex. warehouse.
Oregon Pine, Rough Common, 1 x 3 to 1 x 10, $14.00.
Oregon Pine, Rough, 2 x 3 to 2- 12, $15.00.
Oregon Pine 1 x 4 T. & G. Flooring, No. 1, $35 per M;
No. 2, $32; No. 3, $26. . , , ,
Oregon Pine T. & G. CeiHng, No. 1 and 2 mixed, $27
to $30 .
Redwood, Rough Common, 1 x 4 and up, $22.00.
Redwood. Rough Common, 2 x 3 to 2 x 10, $22.00 to
$24.00.
Redwood Rustic. No. 1, $36.00; No. 2, $32.00.
Redwood Ceiling. No. 1, $32.00; No. 2. $28.00.
Redwood Shingles, No. 1, $2.80 full count.
Red Cedar Shingles, Star-A-Star. $3.00 full count.
Pine Lath, $250 per M.
Metal Lath, 13 to 25c per yd., according to quality.
1 x 3 Oak Flooring, Q. S. Clear, $120.00 per M; Select,
$80.00perM.
M X 2H Oak Flooring, Q. S. Clear, $96.00 per M;
Select, $74.00 per M.
1 X 3 Maple Flooring Clear, $75 .00 per M; Clear White.
$105.00 per M.
White Lead in Oil, 8c per lb.
Dry Red Lead, 8c per lb.
Boiled Linseed Oil, 65c gal. Raw Linseed Oil, 63c gal.
Turpentine, per gallon, 63 to 70c in bbls.
Dry Shellac, 35c per lb., variable.
Hyloplate Blackboard, 25 to 35c per foot, installed.
Composition Flooring. 25 to 30c per foot. laid.
Genuine Slate Blackboards. 40 to 50c per foot, erected.
LOS ANQELES PRICES
Common Red Brick. No. 2, $4.50 per M.
Clinker Brick. $9.00 per M.
Pressed Brick, $45.00 per M.
Enameled Brick, $65.00 per M.
Red Roofing Tile, $12.00 and $15.00 per square (not
laid).
White Cement, $6.00 per bbl.
Portland Cement. $2 .30 per bbl.
Lime, $1 . .50 to $1 . 75 per bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, per ton. $9.90 ex. whse.
Oregon Pine. Rough Common. 1x3 up. $17.00 to
$19.00 per M.
Oregon Pine. Rough Common. 2 x 3 up. $17,00 to
$21.00 per M.
Oregon Pino Flooring. 1 x 4. No. 1, $40.00; No. 2,
$35.00; No. 3, $22.50 per M.
Oregon Pine Ceiling, 1 x 4. No. I . $36 00; No. 2, S3 1 00.
Redwood, Rough Common, $20.00 to $24.00.
Redwood Rustic, No. 1, S38.00; No. 2, $33.00 per M.
Redwood Ceiling, 1 x 4, No. 1. $33.00; No. 2, $28.00
per M.
Redwood Shingles, 4 bdls. to M, No. 1, $2.25; No. 2,
$1.75.
Red Cedar Shingles, 4 bdls. to M, Star-A-Star, $2 . 75.
Pine Lath, IH in. x 4 ft., $3.25 per M; 1% in.x 4 ft..
$3.65 per M.
White Lead in Oil, 8>^c per lb.
Red Lead, dry, 83^c per lb.
Raw Linseed Oil, bbls.. 65c gallon.
Boiled Linseed Oil, bbls., 70c gallon.
Turpentine, bbls., 63 to 70c. gallon.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, $1 . 65 per yard.
Sand, 85c per yard.
SACRAMENTO PRICES
Common Brick, $7.00 per M, C/L.
Pressed Brick, Wire Cut, $30.00 per M, C/L.
Portland Cement. $2 . 40 per bbl. carloads.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, 6Sc per ton, ex. cars.
Sand, $1.00 yd. on cars.
Roofing Gravel, $1 .50 per ton.
Lime, $1.35 bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $13.00 per ton, ex. whse.
STOCKTON PRICES
Common Brick, $7.75 per M, del.
Face Brick, Wire Cut, $31 .00 per M C/L.
Cement, $2.40 per bbl.,, C/L.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, 90c ton.
Sand, 90c.
Roofing Gravel, $1 .50 per ton.
Lime, $1.35.
Hardwall Plaster, $13.00 ex. whse. per ton.
FRESNO PRICES
Common Brick, $9.50 per M, del.
Face Brick, Wire Cut, $35 00 per M. C/L.
Cement, $2.84 per bbl., C/L.
Cru.shed Rock and Gravel, $1 .35 per ton.
Black Face Brick. $25 00 per M— F. O. B.
Sand, $1 00 per yd., del.
Roofing Gravel, $1 . 85 per ton.
Lime. $1.50 bbl.
Hardwall Plaster.. $14. 00 per ton. ex. whse.
BAKERSFIELD PRICES
Common Brick. $9. 00 per M.del.
Face Brick. Wire Cut, $37 00 per M, C/L.
Cement, S2.77 per bbl., C/L.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, $1 .80 per ton.
Sand, $1 00 per yd., del.
Roofing Gravel, $2 .00 per ton.
Lime, $J .50 per bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $15.00 per ton, ex. whse.
CHICO PRICES
Common Brick, $11 .00 per M, del.
Face Brick, Wire Cut, $35 .00 per M. C/L.
Cement, $2 65 per bbl.
Oushed Rock and Gravel, 85 to 90c per ton, C/L.
Sand, $1 .00 per yard.
Roofing Gravel, $1.50 per Ion.
Lime, $1 40 bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $14.00 per ton, ex whse.
Tlic Arcliitcct ami Eii<:,iiiccr
137
torn of tlic door. It is not ncccs^ar}- to
weaken tlie door by cutting awaj- in t In-
side of the stile for the insertion of the
central lock.
On the ordinary door three bolts are
generally used but more can be added for
i'.\tra high doors; these bolts project '/»-
inch beyond the edge of the door, as
required by the Board of Fire Under-
writers. A turn of the knob pulls them
tlush with the edge or opens the lock,
and a ratchet arrangement holds them in
tliis position as long as the door is open.
Thus there are no projections to catch
in the clothing of anyone passing, whicli
is an important point, especially in build-
ings where many women are employed,
like ofhces, telephone exchanges, cloth-
ing factories, etc. In closing the door.
a pin or trigger, which projects on the
stop side near the top of the door, is
pushed in by the stop on the jamb,
which causes the ratchet holding the lock
bolts within the door to be released and
to enter the latch strike plates or open-
ings in the jambs, thus locking the door.
This device is made "fool-proof" by
the use of an automatic feature in the
central latch bolt. If the ratchet pin is
tampered with so that the bolts are re-
leased and spring into position, project-
ing l)eyond the edge of the door when
the door is open, the antifriction latch
bolt will when coming in contact with
the lip of the strike plate, cause the bolts
to retract into the door and allow it to
close, when the bolts arc again released
and will securely lock the door.
Good Design in School Architecture
An architect in .-ipDJogizing for a \'cry
uninteresting design of a small school build-
ing once said to the writer : "You cannot
do much with a grade school in the way
of architectural eflfect. .After all, it is
nothing but a schoolhouse." The attitude
of mind of this man, who was in other
respects an artist, a clever draftsman and
a master of the business end of his pro-
fession, is typical of many architects who
do not realize the true meaning of a school-
house and fail to appreciate the opportunity
which it affords. There is, consequently.
in their designs a fatal lack of spirit and
a barrenness of results.
The children of the United States have
been suffering from this kind of school ar-
chitecture for many generations. In fact,
the lack of appreciation of good architec-
ture in a great proportion of our native
population may be traced directly, in part,
to the neglect of school boards to demand,
and our architects to provide, our school-
houses universally with high architectural
qualities.
It has been said very truly that the de-
sign of a schoolhouse involves an educa-
tional obligation. The effect which every
The Reason Why
You Should Demand
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HEATING Automatic Sprinkler Systems plumbing
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139
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Specify "Chicago"
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Single & Duplex Electric Sewage Ejectors
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school building has upon its occupants in
the formation of their taste and love for
good design and good architecture is very
real. The school arcliitect has no right to
forget this and every l)uilding which he
erects, no matter how limited in cost, or
how elaborate, or how strong and well
built it may be, fails of its true mission so
long as it is not truly pleasing, artistic and
inspirational from an architectural stand-
point.— School Board Journal.
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(Required by the Act of Congress,
August 24, 1912.)
The Architect and Engineer of California and
Pacific Coast States; published Monthly at San
Francisco, Calif.
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Designs and Details of
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The Architect and Engineer
LARGEST METAL STUDDING
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COLLINS PRONG STUDDING can be put up
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141
The ONLY Background that holds Exterior
Plaster Permanently and Prevents Cracking
This shows the construction of
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tail Lath — damp proof mastic-
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Made by the Central Door & Lumber Co., Portland
STUCCO BOARD — A non-staining spruce
lath rigidly attached to a fiber board with damp
proof mastic. ^ Shrinkage Eliminated.
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110 Market Street,
San Francisco, Cal.
DISTRIBUTORS
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The Outside Trim of a Brick or Concrete Building
is fully as important as the Interior Decorations
Something entirely new and sul)stantial
for an Exterior Trim is our BLACK
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is just as durable. Does not stain and
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Craycroft-Herrold
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142
The Architect and Engineer
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T. Paterson Ross, Architect
*'STEELCRETE" EXPANDED METAL LATH
Used Throughout this Building. Furnished and Erected by
Holloway Expanded Metal Co.
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I. Hcalh & Milli-
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ing tor Exterior and
1 n t e r i o r Cement.
S t o n e. Brick and
Stiioa^. It is water-
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and can be tinted to
suit. Let our San
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you samples.
2. Heath & Mini=
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I iiij i^ superior to .my
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Railway White covers
nK>re surface than strictly
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a much finer and more
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O. S. S A R S I
-ArcHitectviral Scxilptor
^ High Class Ornamental Plaster, Ornamental Concrete
Stone for Front of Buildings. Makers of Garden Furni-
ture in Pompeiian Stone, Urns, Vases. Seats, Monuments,
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123 OAK STREET. SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Franklin 1006
Alex. Coleman
CONTRACTING
PLUMBER
706 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cat.
Phone Lakeside
Kes. Phone
2000
Merritt 3485
ROBERT
SWAN
Member of
Builders' Exchange
Painter and Decorator
^
110 Jessie St.
SAN FRANCISCO
1133 East Twelfth St.
OAKLAND, CAL.
McCRAY
REFRIGERATORS
BUILT TO ORDER
FOR
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We Carry a Full Lino of Stock Sizes
NATHAN DOHRMANN CO.
Selling Agents
Qeary and Stockton Sts., San Francisco
PETERSEN-JAMES GO.
PLUMBING
HEATING
CONTRACTORS
710 Larkin St., San Francisco
Telephones, Franklin 3540 -C 2443
G. ROGNIER Ca CO.
Lawn ana Garden Ornaments
Artificial S t o n e Wo r k.
Benches, Vases, Sun Dials, etc.
Designs Submitted
233 Railroad Ave., SAN MATEO, CAL
PLUMBERS' MARBLE HARDWARE
Suggestions
Angle-Clamps, Railing and Standards,
Reversible Spring Hinges, Locks, Vent
Plates.
BUILDERS' Hardware Specialties
including
Cremorne Bolts, Casement Adjusters and
Fasteners, Front Door Escutcheons,
Sash Lifts, Lodge Room Door Wickets.
WESTERN BRASS MFG. GO.
217-19 Tehama St. Kearny 2497
BAN FBANCISCO.
Telephone, MARKET 4689
John Petrovffsky
MANUFACTURER
TILES AND GRATES
Dealer in Tiles for Sinks, Mantels,
Wainscoting, Floors and Vestibules.
Show and Warerooms:
,S23 Valencia St., San Francisco,
near 16th, California
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147
° — X House Heating with Electricity
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Daily demonstrations showing the wonderful efficiency and the practicability of the
Premier Electric System, illustrating how the heat is self-regulated and operates at a
minimum of cost.
Houses can be heated by this system at a very low cost. There is absolutely no
danger of any kind, nor is there any odor, dirt or waste.
Architects, contractors, builders, owners or any one interested in the househeat-
ing problem, are invited to call and examine our system, or write for descriptive matter.
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STAINS
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Scientifically up to date, absolutely reliable, uniform and durable, you are
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Elastica Floor Finish, made to meet and resist the severest wear. Satinette
White Enamel, a beautiful, sanitary white enamel finish. Elastica No. 2,
the best varnisli possible to produce for interior work. Kleartone Stains,
up-to-date shades, producing the most artistic effects, enhancing the beauty
of the wood over which they are applied.
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TJic Architect and Engineer
HOT WATER
' ' Quick -as -a- Wink ' '
The "Pittsburg" is the
only Triple controlled
Automatic Gas Water
Heater on the marfiet.
HUNDREDS
of families every
month join the increas-
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"Pittsburg
99
Automatic Gas Water Heater
users. The majority on the
advice of their architects.
Specify a "Pittsburg" and be
certain of an unfailing supply
of clean, pure hot water. More
than one hundred thousand
homes enjoy this service now.
Sample Specifications in Sweet's
Pages 1188-91 inclusive or write
Pittsburg Water Heater Co.
2.i7 Powell Street, San Francisco
Phone Sutter 5025
\\ huu uriliiiK to .'\d\ crtiscrs plciisc incnliini tliis in.ig;i/.iiie.
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149
PNEULECTRIC COMPANY
vau rlean vacuum cliianer
STATIOXARY AND PORTABLE
"WE SELL DIAMOND VACUUM HOSE
Flion.' Kcarnv 52S,^ 'M.^ I'llKIAN IUII,1)IN(.
AN FRANCISCO
Electrical Specialties in San Francisco Stock
Dayton Electrical Mfg. Co., E. H. Freeman Electric Co., Grabler Manufactur-
ing Co., M. & M. Electrical Mfg. Co., Pittsburgh High Voltage Insulator
Co.. V. V. Fittings Co., Western Conduit Co. "Buckeye." Represented by
ELECTRIC AGENCIES COMPANY 247 Minna Street, S F
SAMUEL J. TAYLOR, Jr.
Res. Phone Piedmont 73S0
HERBERT D. McKIBBEN
Res. Phone Piedmont 4847
TVlcKIBBEIN & TAVUOR
CEMEINT and COINCRETE COINXRAC TORS
Berkeley, 2125 SHATTUCK AVENUE
Phone Berkelev 44
Oakland, BUILDERS EXCHANGE
Phone Oakland 790
Phone Merritt 85^
HORACE W. TYRREL
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
HOTELS. OFFICE BUILDINGS AND
OLT-OF-TOW\ WORK A SPECL\LTY
1707 THIRTY-EIGHTH AVENUE,
OAKLAND, CAL.
PRISM GLASS
MEMORIAL
WINDOWS
SIGNS
LANDSCAPES
LAMPSHADES
ETC.
PHONE. SAN JOSE. 2985
SYLVAIN LeDEIT
MANUFACTURER OF
Art a«& ilpah^i (Ulaaa
124 Lenzen avenue
SAN JOSE. CAL.
BURT T. OWSLEY
General Contractor
311 SHARON BLDG.
San Prancisco
PMONE SUTTER 2340
WITTMAN, LYMAN & CO.
CONTRACTORS FOR
PLUMBING, STEAM and HOT WATER HEATING
Agents for the LiLi i Y Drinkini. Fointain
Phone Mjtkct -40
340 MINNA STREET
San 1-RANCisco. Cal.
Motts [ THE J. L MOTT IRON WORKS
PlUmbina 1 128— eighty six years of supremacy 1914
Fixtures J SHOWROOMS l^!J:^Z.fi,^.
Francisco,
ck. Sales Agt.
150
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C. F. WEBER & GO.
SAN F-RANCISCO niKl I.OS ANCillI I.S
Manual Training and
Domestic Science
Furniture and Equipment
Agents for '
The Well-known SHELDON Line
Laboratory Furniture
School Desks and Supplies
Manufacturers of the cele-
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board
C. F. Weber & Co.
365 Market St.,
SAN FRANCISCO
5 12 So. Broadway
LOS ANGELES
Residence as executed by David
J. Myers, Architect, one of many,
showing bcantifnl and artistic
c'fTects made practical through
specifying Whitney Windows.
Y
THE WHITNE
WINDOW
WM. H. PRINGLE, Mgr.
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C. .lOkCUiNSr.N & CO., San l-rantiBco
iinti I.OH Antcclf.H
NI.I.SON MARIIN. Sun Dieuo
TIMMS, CRHSS & CO., Inc., Portliuul
v. T. CROWi; & CO., Scitllc and Tacoma
CHARLliS F. I'OR TI;R, Salt Lake City
AMERICAN MASON SAFETY TREAD CO., Mftrs
The Architect and EniAnecr
151
Why Go East?
for your Cement Paint
when right here in
California you have a
Cement Coating which
BEATS THEM ALL
TO A FINISH.
THIS IS
TECHNOLA
Manufactured by..
C. ROMAN CO.
Paint Manufacturers
San Francisco, Gal.
Factory: Richmond, Cal.
Perfection Reversible
Window
Simple, Durable, Reversible, Weather-
proof, easily installed. Cheap and
Noiseless. Adapted for Casement
Windows, Double Vertical Windows or
Single Vertical Windows with or with-
out cords or we'ghts and French Win-
dow effects. Secures Perfect Ventila-
tion, Easily Cleaned, Insures Safety in
Cleaning.
WRITK OR PHONE FOR DKMONSTR ATION
EMIL BLOSSFELD, Inventor and Manager
Perfection Revers-
ible Window Co.
2025 Market St., San Francisco
Phones Market HISM 335.?
'j{/7/r£:r/f£://s'
UNFAILING in us opcrutiun the
Prometheus Food and Plate Warmer has
become the dependable one — the one
demanded by the painstaking chef.
Properly constructed, it keeps food
warm without crusting or the loss of its
first flavor.
Prometheus — THE plate warmer —
Electric, of course.
M. E. Hammond
217 Humboldt Bank Bldg.
Phone Douglas 319
SAN FRANCISCO - CAL.
THE f ESS SYSTEM
RotaryCrudeOII Burners
The original and siill superior —
winners of every contest
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS
SMOKELESS NOISELESS
MONEY BACK IN FULL
IF NOT SATISFACTORY
FESS SYSTEM CO.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS
i-)i I in. AMI r\(.\uv\
218 222 Natoma St., San Francisco
Ph'jnc Sutt< r ')!'
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152 ■ The Architect and Eneineer
PACIFIC SERVICE
LIGHT HEAT POWER
Pacific Qas & Electric Co.
445 SUTTER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
PACIFIC PHONE HOME PHONE
Sutter 140 C 0011
Architects and Owners in the San Joaquin
Valley will find every kind of Building Material
at our Fresno plant or at our several branch yards
C.S.PIERCE LUMBER CO.
C. S. PIERCE, Pres. FRANK F. MINARD, Sect'y
AGENTS FOR
GOLDEN GATE CEMENT
We furnished the Lumber, Lime
and Cement for the Cory Build-
ing, Fresno, E. Mathcwson, Architect.
Mariposa and H Streets FRESNO, CALIF.
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TJic ArcJiitcct and Eiiaiiwcr
153
-<V lleiiliiig^Coiitnic- i
What about the
tor recently stated
Owner's tr()nl)les
tluit what he saved
after the work is
ill cost of cheaj)
accepted? This
Radiator X'alves
can be avoided by
was lost in extra
. sj)ecifvini2: "Cienn-
labor in <>"ettiii_i>* the
an iiK' Jenkins
Valves titi;lit 1 before
P»^ BROS. Kadiator
work was accepted.
\^alves."
JENKINS
BROS.
247 Mission Street
300 West Lake Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
CHICAGO, ILL.
T T^TOnPTT TT The New Cork composition
-^^"^ ^^ -'- -I^L/H/ Flooring just introduced by the
ARMSTRONG CORK & INSULATION CO., PITTSBURG, PA.
Non-Slippery
Sanitary, Dur-
able, Odorless
Moderate Cost
SUITABLE FOR GRILL ROOMS, HOTEL LOBBIES,
BILLIARD ROOMS, ART GALLERIES, LIBRARIES,
STEAMER CABINS & DECKS, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS,
KITCHENS, ELEVATORS, CHURCHES, BANKS, ETC.
\Vritc or Phone for Samples
M. C. Van Fleet
Telephone Douglas 1227
120 JESSIE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
Millwork Manufactured...
....AND DELIVERED ANYWHERE
Plans or Lists sent us for Estimates will
have careful and immediate attention
DUDFIELD LUMBER CO.
Main Office, Yard and Planing Mill - PALO ALTO
JNO. DUDFIELD. Pres. and Manager.
JOSEPH A. JURY. Secty. and Mill Supt.
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154
The Architect and Engineer
The Swedish Metal
Preserver Company
311
California Agents
California St., San Francisco.
An absolute guaranteed preventive
of rust, electrolytic action and corro-
sion on iron, steel and tin. One coat
is sufficient, guaranteed for five years.
Telephone Douglas 221
Mount Diablo Cement
Santa Cruz Lime
ALL KINDS OF
BUILDING
MATERIALS
Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co.
No. 9 Main St., San Francisco
Phone Kearny 2095
Office Phone Garfield 8122
Res. Phone, Mission 4191
HAUS[R REVERSIBLE
WINDOW CO.
No Weights — No Cords
Manufactured in Wood
and Metal Stock Lip
Sashes used
Simple frame construction
reducing cost. Guaranteed
rain and dust proof. In-
stalled easily. Visit our
office and inspect them
Office, 226 Balboa Bldg.
Second and Market Sts.
SAN FRANCISCO
CENTRAL STATE ELECTRIC CO.
ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORS
FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES
Among the buildings designed by Architect
E. Mathewson and wired by us are the Cory
Building and Barton Opera House.
E. E. ELZEA, Manager
1217 K STREET, FRESNO, CAL.
A.J. FORBES & SON
EstabUshed in San Francisco in 1850
Office and Factory, 1530 FILBERT ST., S. F.
Builders Ex. Box 236
Bank, Store and Office
Fittings
Special Furniture and
Interior Woodwork
Jacob Schoenfeld
Joseph Schoenfeld
THE SCHOENFELD
MARBLE COMPANY
ARCHITECTURAL
SCULPTURING & CARVING
Phone Keamy 4086 Near 6th and Folsom Sts.
265 Shipley St., San Francisco
Phone S. Jose 95S
W. H. OTTO
CONCRETE
CONTRACTOR
I Icavy Foundations and Bridges
A Specialty. Anywhere in
Northern California
269 PARK AVI,. SAN .lOSK, CAI,
Phone Sutter 2593
RALSTON IRON
WORKS INC.
VAULT and PRISON DEPARTMENT
CHAS. M. FINCH, MGR.
IMans and Estimates to
Arcliilt'cls on ivqucsl
444 MARKET STREET
SAN FKAXCISCO. CAI,.
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The .Irclutcct and Iiiti^iiu'cr
155
UNITED STATES
STEEL PRODUCTS CO.
RIALTO BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO
SELLERS OF THE PRODUCTS OF
American
Steel
and
Wire Co.
American
Bridge
Co.
American
Sheet
and
Tin Plate Co.
Carneg-je Steel Co.
Illinois Steel Co.
National Tube Co.
Lorain Steel Co.
Shelby Steel Tube Co.
Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Co.
Trenton Iron Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Structural Steel for Every Purpose.
Bridges, Railway and Highway.
"Triangle Mesh" Wire Concrete Reinforcement.
Plain and Twisted Reinforcing Bars.
Plates, Shapes and Sheets of Every Description.
Rails, Splice Bars, Bolts, Nuts, etc.
Wrought Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Trolley Poles.
Frogs, Switches and Crossings for Steam Railway and Street Railway.
"Shelby" Seamless Boiler Tubes and Mechanical Tubing.
"Americore" and "Globe" Rubber Covered Wire and Cables.
"Reliance" Weatherproof Copper and Iron Line Wire.
"American" Wire Rope, Rail Bonds, Springs,
Woven Wire F'encing and Poultry Netting.
Tramways, etc.
United States Steel Products Co.
C) F F I C E S A N I) \V .\ R E H () U S K .S A T
San Francisco - Los Angeles - Portland - Seattle
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156
The Architect and Engineer
ARTHUR W. RIGGERS
General Contractor and Engineer
Santa Marina Building, 112 Market Street
Telephone Connection
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Griffin Sheet Metal Works
HOT AIR HEATING
Tin, Copper, Brass and Sheet Iron Work. Cornice, Skylights,
Metal Ceiling, Metal Roofing, Patent Chimneys, Eaves Trough.
Tanks, Well Casing, Water Troughs
1821 MERCED STREET, FRESNO, CAL.
Office Phone 59.5
Residence Phone 2699-L
Phone Sutter 1687
Everything in TILE
CALIFORNIA TILE
CONTRACTING CO.
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
461 Market St., 206 Sheldon Bldg. SAN FRANCISCO
"QUICK SET"
SWITCH BOX MOUNT-
INGS of IRON for Loom
Boxes
Cost less installed than
wood Ijacking. Is rigid,
Kivcs full key to plaster,
tlurcby preventing plaster
cracks, is adjustable to any
make loom box, or gangs of
boxes, and gives a square
line-up. Supports are 16
inches long, and can be
easily shortened by nicking
with pliers at slots and
breaking ofT ends. Put up
in sets comi)letc with bolts.
Sold by the leading jobbers
of Electrical Supplies.
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
MFO. CO.
Main Office, SKS Pacific
Building, San Francis^Q
Tlic .Ircliilcct and liii^iiwrr
157
LATH, SHINGLES, SHAKES and POSTS, SASH, DOORS and MILL WORK
TIMBERS and SPECIALS KILN DRIED FINISH and FLOORING
SUNSET LUMBER COMPANY
DEALERS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL L\
PINE and REDWOOD LUMBER
PHONE OAKLAND 1820
YARDS AND OFFICE
OAK AND FIRST STS., OAKLAND, CAL.
n u V ^ (TRACY. CAL.
Branch Yards , BAYFIELD, CAL.
( LUMBER EX. 30
Phones , MARKET 1485
Large Timbers
and Special
Bills to Order
Kiln Dried
Oregon Pine
Finish
SANTA FE LUMBER COMPANY
Dealers in Wholesale and Retail
LUMBER
Main Yard on SOUTHERN PACIFIC, WESTERN PACIFIC, SANTA FE
nth and De Haro Streets .-. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Phone Sutter 2401
WILLIAMS BROS. & HENDERSON
E. F. Henderson W. M. Williams Chas. Williams
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Room 447
HOLBROOK BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO
Meurer Bros. Co.
METAL SPANISH TILE
Tiffany Pattern. A perfect and hand-
some Roof Covering. The only tile that
gives the effect of Lights and Shadows.
'Tis absolutely water-tight. Used on all
the schools in San Jose.
A. H. Mcdonald, Pac. coast Mgr.
Office and Warehouse:
630 Third Street - - San Francisco, CaJ.
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158
The Architect and Engineer
Overland Limited
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OGDEN ROUTE
CHICAGO in 631^ Hours
From San Francisco, Ferry Station 4:00 P. M.
From Oakland, 16th St. Station 4:30 P. M.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
The Exposition Line — 1913 — First in Safety
"BEST PAVING BLOCK MADE"
Vitrified
Paving Block
Vitrified Step
and Face Brick
THE HOME or
! CALIFORNIA VITRIFIED
PAVING BLOCK
Sewer Brick
Fancy Face Brick
Fire Brick
Permanent
and
Sanitary
Pavements
Common Brick
AND
"EVERYTHING IN CLAY BUILDING PRODUCTS"
CALIFORNIA BRICK COMPANY
Plant at
Decoto, Oalifornia
630-632 Phelan Building,
San Francisco, Cal.
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Tlic .Irchitcct and Rn^^iiiccr 159
F. J. W. ANDERSEN C. LARSEN
PACiriC STRUCTURAL IRON WORKS
STRUCTURAi. IRON AND STEEL, FIRE ESCAPES, ETC.
HOME J 3435 370-84 TENTH STREET
PHONE MARKET 1374 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
JAS. KERR, President J. BAYLIS, Secretary
ROBERTS MANUPACTURING CO.
Desi-ners and Makers of LIGHTING FIXTURES
663 MISSION STREET 1318 CLAY STREET
SAX FRAN'CISCO, Phone Kcarnv 1715 OAKLAND
PHONE SUTTER 3440
CONCRETE Clinton Fireproofing Company
QTRnrxrnM ^^^ CALIFORNIA
STRLCTION Mutual Savings Bank Building San Francisco
AMERICAN CONCRETE CO.
JosKi'H PASnUALKTTl. Manager
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
1704 HUMBOLDT BANK BUILDING 785 Market Street, SAN FRANCISCO
PACIPIC DEPARTMENT
Globe Indemnity Company
Bonds and Casualty Insurance for Contractors
THE COMPANY WITH THE L. AND L. AND G. SERVICE
1 20 Leidesdorff Street Phone Sutter 2280 SAIN FRANCISCO
CHRIS. TOTTEX
TOTTEN PLANING MILL CO.
General Mill Work — Sash, Doors, Mouldings
18-48 W. SCOTTS A\ E., STOCKTON, CAL. Telephone Stockton 1770. P. O. Box 298
Independent Sewer Pipe & Terra Cotta Co.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA
GLAZED AND ENAMELED BRICK
VITRIFIED SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE
TERRA COTTA CHIMNEY PIPE & FLUE LINING
235 South Los Angeles Street Phor.c: A3i2i. Broadway 3390 LOS ANGELES
Established 1SS6 Phone, Market 2848
T. H. MEEK COMPANY
Show Cases, Hardwood Interiors Alanufacturers ot BILLIARD TABLES, PIYTITRF^
General Cabinet Making STORE, OFFICE AND BAR r ITV 1 VJIXII^O
Factory, Salesrooms.
1150-65 Mission St. and 660-70 Minna St. 1157 Mission St, San Francisco
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
160
The Architect and Engineer
STOREHOUSES A and B
Fort Mason Military Reservation
A fine examole of the Modern Reinforced Concrete Fire Proof
Warehouse Construction, combining
STRENGTH
Test on Flat Slab Floor Construction conducted on November 10th and
11th, Loaded Panel 260 sq. ft. Loaded to 600 lbs. per Square Foot with
Sand Bags each weighing approximately 101 lbs. Panels c. to c. of columns,
16' lj/".xl9' 6". 854" slab. Rib bar reinforcement.
1st reading total load on panel 14,605 lbs. Deflection nil Live Load per sq. ft.
28,785
43,127
57,469
116,150
LSI, 199
155,944
.0625"
.09375"
.1666"
.1875"
.2291"
56 lbs.
110 "
166 "
221 "
446 "
504 ■•
600 ••
"GOLDEN GATE" CEMENT USED EXCLUSIVELY
ECONOMY
Storehouses A. & B. are identical with Imildings C. & D., erected two
years lago, the only dififerencc being a substitution of flat slab floor construc-
tion in A. & B. as compared with beam and girder construction in C. & D.
Not only was there a financial saving made, but buildings A. & B. contain
70,000 cubic feet more storage capacity than C. & D., due to absence of
beam and girders l)elo\v the floors.
SERVICE
(Copy)
October 23, 1914.
M. FISHER
GENERAL CONTRACTOR,
105 Moutgomery St.,
San Francisco, Calif.
Mr. N. E. Dawson,
Trussed Concrete Steel Co.,
San Francisco, Calif.
Gentlemen: Re: WAREHOUSES, FORT MASON RESERVATION.
We have completed all the reinforced concrete work on the above buildings
and wish to express to you our satisfaction with the manner in which you have fulfilled
your contract for furnishing and placing the reinforcing steel.
It gives us pleasure to advise, and it is undoubtedly gratifying to you to
know that during this work it has not been necessary to call on you by word or letter
with regard to your contract obligations, which, as far as our records show, have satisfied
the Government Officials in every respect.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) M. FISHER.
KAHN
TRUSSED
BAR
TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY
LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE SPOKANE
When wri;inK to Advertisers please incntinn tWis m.TRarine.
TJic Arcliitcct o'ld Eui'inccr 161
SPECIFY
Green Label Varnishes
and
Advanced Finishes
for all modem Building Construction, and then rest assured that
you have specified the best that modern Science can produce.
Made by the largest varnish factory in the world, and with a
reputation of over fifty years as the Standards, they may be de-
pended upon to be
ALWAYS UNIFORM IN QUALITY
and that they are manufactured by the most modem facihties and
BEST SUIT THE PURPOSES
for which paint and varnish Science has chosen them.
GET ACQUAINTED WITH
GLIDDEN
by mailing a postal to the CaUfornia Distributors, when you shall
receive a full set of handsomely finished samples of Glidden Green
Label Varnishes and Cement and Concrete Finishes, etc.
Whittier - Coburn Co. , Tibbetts - Oldfield Co. ,
301 Howard Street 908 So. Main Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOS ANGELES, CAL.
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162 The Architect and Eni:^incer
D. ZELINSKY
PAINTER - DECORATOR
SAN FRANCISCO
WEST COAST WIRE AND IRON WORKS
MANUFACTURERS OF
ARTISTIC BRONZE, IRON AND WIRE WORK
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AND FINISH
861-863 HOWARD STREET SA\^ FRANCISCO, CAL.
GRAHAM & JENSEN
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Phone Sutter 1839 415-16 Maskey Bldg., 46 Kearny St., San Francisco
Phone Market 2693
MONSON BROS.
CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS
Office, 1907 Bryant Street SAN FRANCISCO
^ LYNCH Concrete Construction
Estimates Given on all Kinds of Cement Work
Office: Builders Exchange Building Residence: 291 ISth Avenue
185 STEVENSON STREET Telephone Pacific 929
Telephone Douglas 121 SAN FRANCISCO
H. A. Chalmers,
Manager
Telephone Sutter 2985
C. H. Chalmers, Engineer
H.
A.
CHALMERS,
Inc.
CONCRETE - FIREPROOFING
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
WITHOUT FORMS
317 MASKEY BUILDINQ
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
JOHN A. PETERSON TELEPHONE KEARNY 2443 B. HEINRICH
President " HOME J 4443 Vice-Pres.
San francisco Elevator Co., Inc. B
El I=%/A-rr^C>C. 860 Folsotn St. chines. Push Button Passenger
l_llV/\ I UK» San Francisco Elevators a Specialt.v.
tomatic Electric, Hydraulic,
t Power. Automatic Dumb-
iters and Handpower Ma-
BARRETT & HILP I L. M. HAUSMANN
Concrete Construction I Civil Engineer
Phone Sutter 4598,
SHARON BUILDING. 55 New Montgomery Street, SAN FRANCISCO
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The Architect and Engineer
163
Howard S.Williams
GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
AND BUILDER
Hearst Building,
San Francisco
Telephone.
Sutter 295
Phone Garfield 7906
Collman & Collman Co.
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
526 Sharon Bld^. San Francisco
The Mosaic Tile Co.,
of Zanesville, Ohio
MAN'UFACTURERS OF
FLOOR, WALL and MANTEL
TILE
San Francisco Office and Warehouse
230 - 8th Street TeL Market 1383
J.M.BOSCUS
Plumbing
Heating
Phone
Douglas 669
975 HOWARD ST
San Francisco
rclephone Donnlas 2M\
M. FISHER
General Contractor
105 Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Phone Douglas IS66
-A-rcKitectviral 'WorK
a Specialty-
Careful Attention Paid to
Color, Shades and Detail
717 MARKET STREET. SAN
FRANCISCO
CALIFORNIA
PHOTO-ENGRAVING CO.
T[JESKf^RTGEN[RALlilJRANCECO
OF FRANKFORT-ON -THE- MAIN, GERMANY
Liability
Workmen's Collective
Workmen's Compensation
Burglary
Personal Accident and Health
Industrial Accident and Health
WALTER A. CHOWEN. Pacific Coast General Agent
340 Sansome Street, San Francisco
Central California Agency Soiitlioni California Agency
BEN LEONARD COMPANY CONSOLIDATED AGENCY COMPANY
617 "J" .St.,, Sacramento 3.34 Central 131dg., Los Angeles
Aiicnts wanT**!! for tinoccupicH territory
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164 ''''•' -•■■■''•' -^ /•••^ Etigincer
The Architects of America War Relief Fund
THE DEBT which archiieciure owes to the countries of Europe is neither meas-
urable in words nor payable in money, but in view of the appalling conditions
brought about by the present war — the terrible suffering — the threatened
destructicm of that which can never be replaced — it is eminently fitting that the
Architects of America should unite and in the name of their profession and their art,
do their part toward affording some measure of relirf to those upon whom this horrible
catastrophe has fallen.
Help extended at such a moment is a solemn obligation upon those who are spared
the indescribable anguish and horror which war heaps upon the men. women and
children who lie in its path.
Money is needed — in \-ast sunas — and it is profoundly hoped that every architect
will contribute in the largest possible measure. It is further sincerely hoped that
every architect will give something — for the Committee wish that this fund may not
only be large but that it may be truly representative of the profession which, more
than all others, owes its inspiration to the forebears of these people who are today
bearing the almost intolerable burden of the most frightful war the world has ever seen.
Send vour subscription R clipstox sturgis. ck^rman
*^ . . , Preadeni ot the American Institate ot Ar; -:,,:■
now "He gives twice who FR-\NK miles day. Philadelphia
gives quickly."
Subscribers may desig-
nate the country in which
they uish their contribu-
tion expended.
WILLIAM M. ELLICOTT. BaldmoR
CHARLES A. FAVROT. New (Means
CASS GILBERT. New Yodc Citv
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C. H. WHIT.AXER. TrfjsuTerof the Fund
The Octagor.. WashJEgton. D. C.
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' 'FFERED BY THE
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'THE FEATHER RIVER CANYON— ROVAL GORGE ROUTE"
BET\^EEN SAN FRANCISCO AND DEN\ER. OMAHA.
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This route offers a travel trip unsurpassed for scenic grandeur the »«rld o\er. The
most noted scenic attractions of the Sierras and Rockies. Great Salt Lake and
the «ast salt deposiu of Utah are all on the main line and ma> be
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The*e scenic features, combined uith convenient train and
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TICKET offices:
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The Architect and Engineer
165
THE liWlNCIBLE VACULW CLEANERS
COMF>RISE THR LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE LINE OF \ ACLL M
CLEANLNG MACHINER\ ON THE MARKET. THEN ALSO STAND
FIRST IN SIMPLICITN, EFFICIENCN AND DLR ABILITY
A complete list of installations uill be furnished an_\ inquirer
NN e ha>e never had a failure or an unsatisfactory installation
R. W . FOVLE, General Agent
140 New Montg:omer> St. :: :: San Francisco. Cal.
PIIONL CONNECTION
JOHN MONK
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Residence. 2016 VALLEJO ST.
SAN FRANCISCO
A. PINNER. Pres.
A. M. McLELLAN, Sec'v-Treas.
Western Building & Engineering Company. Inc.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
455 Phelan
OFFICE
Building San
Phone Garfield "5t>4
Francisco,
Cal.
^ Architectural and Monumental
Sculpture — Ornamental Modeling —
Crematory Urns — Sculpture for Ital-
ian Gardens in Cement or Marble
Interior Decorations. .:. .:.
EXPOSITION CONCESSIONS
WESTERN SCULPTORS
Phone Prospect 1336
533-535 Turk Street San Francisco
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166 The Architect and Engineer
Electrical Illuminating A\echanical Plans Specifications Reports
Charles T. Phillips consulting engineer
Pacific Building, San Francisco
The economical production, distribution and application of light, power, heating and ventilation.
Illumination efficiency. Electrolysis investigations. Estimates and tests.
DAVID WELLS ^^^^^^^'^^
Contractor for Interior and E.xterior Plaster ^
Goodfellow, E. Mathewson, Architect. Also
chalk Building and the Matti Vista Winery.
Contractor for Interior and E.xterior Plaster Work on house for Mr. Arthur W.
Goodfellow, E. Mathewson, Architect. Also Plaster Contractor on the Gotts-
CONTRACTOR
ir Mr. Arthur W.
tor on the Gotts-
2625 MARIPOSA STREET FRESNO, CAL.
W. L. KELLEY O. Q. HOAAS
P. A. PALMER
Contracting Engineer
625-627 A\onadnock Building SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
COMPENSATION INSURANCE SURETY BONDS
H. V. MAC MEANS & COMPANY
341 MONADNOCK BUILDING
Phones, Sutter 1871—1872 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Factory Phone, 2629-J Office Phone, 2770.J
Granite Press Brick Co.
L. C. BRINKMEYER. President and Manager
431 OCHSNER BUILDING SACRAMENTO, CAL.
PACiriC COAST DEPARTMENT
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
Bonds and Casualty Insurance for Contractors
Insurance Exchanse Bids. Phones ^ S '"*" ..c^
SAIN FRANCISCO I Kearny 1452
T !•: L !•; I' H (J .\ li S U T T I' R 2 .i S 9
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
and QUANTITY SURVEYOR
1107 CROCKER BUILDTNO .... SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Coast Casualty Company
of San Francisco
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BUILDING
Surely Bonds. Liability Insurance The Only California Surety Corrxpany
The .Ircliitcct and Eitaiiiccr 167
M. K MADARV, Pres. A. M. LOPER. V icc-Pres. S. L. PLATT, Secy. Treas.
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Index to Volumes XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, and XXXV.
A.
ARTICLE Month \ol.
Architecture as a Fine Art, by Carl
F. Gould Jan. 31
An Experience in School IJuilding
Competition, by Walter Cook... Jan. 31
Architectural League of the Pacific
Coast Jan. 3 1
Adding Five Stories to an Office
Building, by Alexander Hrociner Feb. i2
Architectural League of the Pacific
Coast, by Loring P. Rixford.... Feb. 32
Advertising, by J. A. Dried Feb. il
American ,\rchitecture As Seen by
the Humorist, by Geo. Fitch.... Feb. i2
American Institute of Architects,
Official Record, S. F. Chapter... Mar. 32
Architecture of Delhi Apr. 32
Application of Tile to Concrete, by
John W'ynkoop • Apr. 32
Applegarth, Some of the Work of
G. A May ii
Architectural League of the Pacific
Coast M'ay 33
.\utoniatic Temperature Regulation May 33
Architecture and Its Interpretation
to Men, by W. R. 15. Wilcox... July 33
Arnold Bennett on the Influence of
Architecture July 33
Architect I'ses Blackboard to Hold
Contractors to their Schedule... Sept. 34
Analogy Between Horse Racing and
Architecture, by G. Alexander
Wright Sept. 34
Architects' Fee, The Sept. 34
American Institute Convention, The Sept. 34
American Architecture, by F. W.
Fitzpatrick Oct. 34
Architecture and Dressmaking.... Nov. 35
American Institute Will Discuss
Repeal of Tarsney Act at New
Orleans Convention; Nov. 35
Are Concrete Form Builders Nec-
essarily Carpenters? Nov. 35
Anent The Portland Post Office
Competition Dec. 35
B.
British Columbia Competition a
Disappointment Feb. 22
Bungalows — How Not To Build
Them Mar. 32
Best Architectural Work in the
United States .\ug. 34
Bridges in Relation to the City
Plan, by Henry G. Tvrrell Aug. 34
Building For Mr. W. H. O'Bear,
by Milton Lichtenstein, Fron'pce Sept. 34
Bond Feature of the New Califor-
nia Lien Law Unconstitutional.. Sept. 34
Building for the Hobart Estate, by
Willis Polk & Co Fron'pce Oct. 34
"Business" And the Manufacturer,
by Col. Geo. Pope Oct. 34
Bungled Bungalow, The, by Wil-
liam Schultz Dec. 35
Building a House in a Day Dec. 35
C.
Concreted Cottages in California,
by Irving J. Gill Tan. 31
Convent School Designed in Mis-
sion Style, by Welsh & Carev... Tan. 31
Concrete Warehouse With Pleasing
Architectural Treatment, by Wm.
H. Crim, Tr Tan. 31
Cement Production in 1912 Feb. 32
Competition for the Indiana Cen-
tennial Building, The Feb. 32
College Shrine in Concrete, A .... Mar! 32
Criticism of Work of Annual Ex-
hibition of San Francisco Archi-
tectural Club, by B. J. S. Cahill. Apr. 32
Competitions Apr. 32
Concrete and Brickwork for Cur-
tain Walls, by Nathaniel Ellery. Mav 33
Cracks in Concrete — Causes and
Corrections June ii
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Concrete Protest, A, by Harrison
Albright June 33 90
Concrete in Its Legal Aspect, by
W. Valentine Ball Aug. 34 65
Cass Gillbert Adds to His Honors. Sept. 34 97
Cost Problem of Architectural Ex-
hibitions, The Sept. 34 110
City Residence of Mrs. Fred S.
Knight, The, by Ward & Hlohme Oct. 34 58
Carved Marble Furniture for the
House Beautiful Oct. 34 81
Cooking and Heating by Electric-
ity, by Chas. T. Phillips Oct. 34 93
Constructing a Swimming Pool... Oct. 34 104
Cuff, Clarence C, Recent Work of Nov. 35 49
Concerning Water in Concrete Mix-
tures Nov. 35 97
Cement Grout Buildings Nov. 35 99
D.
Design for Hotel and Store Build-
ing, by Harrison Albright, Fr'pce Mar. 32
Door Detail, Residence of Mr. R.
A. Rowan, Pasadena. .. Fron'|)ce June 33
Decorating Modern Bath Rooms. . June ii 103
Domestic Architecture of To-day,
by William Koehl July 33 63
Development of the Fireplace, The,
by B. H. Smith Aug. 34 102
Decoration in Architecture, by W.
P.Major Nov. 35 58
Decorative Use of Tile Flooring,
The, by A. B. LeBoutillier Nov. 35 67
E.
Examples of Modern Lighting Prac-
tice— Concealed Lighting, by Ed-
gar H. Bostock Jan. 31 118
Effect of Electricity on Concrete,
The Feb. 32 87
English Building Feb. 32 110
electricity in the Twentieth Cen-
I's- I''ime by Dr. Leonard
Keene Hirschberg Feb. 32 121
Exterior Damp-proofing Apr. 32 107
Essentials in Concrete Road Build-
ing, by W. A. Mclntyre Apr. 32 116
Electricity in the Theater, by Chas.
T. Phillips June 33 73
Effects of Cannon on Reinforced
Concrete Buildings June 33 106
Echoes of the Architectural Con-
vention in Portland July 33 80
Engineers Now Will Attempt to
Save Toppling Building July 33 85
Electricity and the Architect, by
Frank E. Wallis Aug. 34 119
Electrical Equipment of San Fran-
cisco Hospital, by C. F. Butte. . . Sept. 34 119
Electricity and the .\rchitect, by
C. S. Walton Oct. 34 119
Eureka's New Bank Building, by
Albert Pissis Nov. 35 63
Estimate Hazards of Building
Plans, by J. M. Vollmer Nov. 35 80
Entrance Court, Residence of Mr.
J. B. Crowley, by Righetti and
Headman Fron'pce Dec. 35
F.
Fifty Millions for Construction
Work in San Francisco This Year Jan. 31 61
Finishing of Hardwood Floors, The Jan. 31 92
Fourth Exhibition of .Architectural
League of the Pacific Coast,
Illustrated Mar. 32 47
Fire Tests of Partitions for Build-
ings, by H. B. McMaster \pr. 32 84
G.
Great Woolworth Building, The,
by Samuel Arnold Mar. 32 101
Ground Plan of the Earth, by B.
J. S. Cahill June 33 92
General Contractors Have a Griev-
ance July 33 105
The Architect and Eiisiiiicer
H.
ARTICLE Month V
Heating Pointers, by F. H. Sprague. .Jan.
Humboldt Bank Building, by Meyer
& O'Brien Fron'pce Feb.
How Much Will It Cost Me to
Build? by Wm. A. Newman.... Mar.
H. M. Howard Two-Story House,
The. by Sidney B. Newsom. . . . Apr.
Hygiene Needed for Draftsman... June
Hei'ing of Co'mtry Houses, The, by
Judson H. Broughton June
How the Alameda County Hospital
Competition Was Won, by
Charles Peter Weeks Aug.
H"' ■• f-^ L-Jv a Concrete Floor, by
H. M. Bainer Sept.
Heavy Dam Construction, Lake
Spaulding Project, by J. A. Bried Dec.
I.
Improvements in the National Parks
of California Jan.
Indirect Illumination, I, by Fowler
Mallett Mar.
Indirect Illumination, II, by Fowler
Mallett Apr.
Indirect Illumination. Ill, by Fowler
Mallett May
Intimate Theatre Idea, The, by
Claude L. Hagen June
Importance of Good Lighting, by
F. Park Lewis Dec.
J.
JohnD. Spreckels Building. The, by
Raid Bros Fron'pce Apr.
K.
Kern County Court House, The
Completed, by Frederick H.
Meyer Jan.
Keeping Costs in Building Con-
struction Mar.
Keenin? the Cost Within the Esti-
mate Oct.
L.
Los .Angeles Architect Enters New-
Field of Work, by A. F. Rosen-
heim Feb.
Lichtenstein. Milton. A Few Notes
on Some Recent Work of Sept.
Los Angeles, The Home of Many
High Class Apartment Houses,
by Frederick Jennings Sept.
Los Angeles' New Depot Dec.
M.
Mistakes Architects Make, by Chas.
E. White, Jr Mar.
Moving Merchandise Without
Power Mar.
Minutes of San Francisco Chapter,
A. I. A Apr.
Moving a Steel Frame Building
Three City Blocks Apr.
Method of Constructing Retaining
Walls, Etc July
Moving Steel Buildings No Longer
an Experiment Sept.
Modern Architecture, by Thomas
Hastings Oct.
Municipal Natatorium of Reinforced
Concrete, A, by O. P. Slielley. . Oct.
Mullpardt, Louis Christian. F. A.
I. A Fron'pce Nov.
Model Civic Center for the
Women's .,. Republic Community,
Atascadero, bv Bliss & Faville.. Nov.
Many Uses for Birch Are Recorded Nov.
N.
New Time? Building, Los Angeles,
The, by Krempel & Erkes
Fron'pce Jan.
Norman Shaw as An Architectural
Critic Jan.
Notes on Svicccssful Illumination,
by Fowler Mallett June
New York County Court House,
The July
Notable San Francisco Street Im-
provement, A, by O. P. Shelley. Aug.
Need of Honest Contractors Nov.
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Oyster Shells Replace Gravel July
Oak Flooring Aug.
Ode to the Draftsman, by E. A.
Van Deuson Sept.
P.
Program for the Sacramento School
Competition Jan.
Pacific Coast — Past, Present and
Future, The, by F. H. Glidden . Mar.
Presentation of John Fritz Medal
to Capt. Robert M. Hunt Mar.
Professional Advisor — When Not
to Employ Him Apr.
"Patent Medicine" House Plan-
ning, by V. O. Wallingford. . . . Apr.
Profit Sharing Plan Apr.
Passing of Wax Finish Apr.
Proposed Los Angeles Building, by
MacDonald & Applegarth
Fron'pce May
Plea for a Belter System of Esti-
mating Among Contractors, by
G. Alexander Wright May
Portland Auditorium Competition
Jury Upheld ■ June
Poured Concrete Houses a Success July
Present System of Estimating An
Injustice to the Owner, by Sulli-
van W. Jones July
Plea for Harmony, A, by Thomas
J. Welsh July
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Some Features of the San Fran-
cisco Girls' High School Building
Solving Los Angeles' Greatest
Waterproofing Problem
Skvscrapcr of Tomorrow, The, by
Theodore Starrctt
Some Good Hints About Decorat-
ing Modern Bath Rooms
Smith O'Brien, The Work of
San Francisco's Labor Problem, by
William E. Hague
Steel Column Connections in Rein-
forced Buildings
Some Night" Views of the Cities..
Skyline and Citv Architecture
San l-'rancisco General Contractors'
Association in Its New Home, by
William E. Hague
Second Year of San Francisco's
General Contractors' Association,
by Charles A. Day
Steel in Building Work, I, bv J.
R. Grant
Structural Tones and Counter
Tones
Jan.
Jan.
Jan.
Tan.
Feb.
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Feb.
Mar.
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Nov. 35 92
Parasite-Infested Architecture
Protection of Concrete Walls From
Alkali and Other Destructive
Agents, The, by W. D. Rohan. Sept. 34 76
Plea for a Cement Show at the
Panama-Pacific International Ex-
position, by Chas. E. VanBarne-
veld
Progress of Panama-Pacific Expo-
sition Construction Work Nov. 35 94
Passing of the "Technical Press". Nov. 35 103
Plea for a Greater Freedom — Inde-
pendence If You Will — In Archi-
tectural Designs, by W. R. B.
Willcox Dec. 35 77
Q.
Quantity System of Estimating, by
G. Alexander Wright Aug. 34 101
Quantity Surveyor, The — Who
Pays Him for His Services?.... Dec. 35 76
R.
Repeal of the Tarsney Act Is De-
plored, by Walter Cook Jan.
Reports of Experience with Con-
crete for Sewers Jan.
Report of the Committee of A. I.
A. on Government Architecture June
Relation Between the Architect
and Contractor, The, by John C.
Austin Sept.
Riehetti and Headman, The Recent
Work of Dec.
Reminiscences of a Brick Man. bv
Charles H. Frost Dec.
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ARTICLE Month \ol.
Sacramento School Competition,
, The . . May 33
bketches of the Southwest Mtiseum,
by Hunt & Burns May 33
bteel in Building Work, II, by J.
R. Grant May 33
Strength of Cement, The, by H. C.
Johnson May 33
Sanitation of Buildings, by Erwin
L. W'eber May 33
Some Observations on Domestic
Architecture, by Harrie T. Linde-
, berg ju„e 33
Standard Oil Company's New San
Francisco Home, The June 33
Stained and Leaded Glass for the
Home . June 33
San hrancisco Chapter, A. I. A.,
Official Proceedings June 33
Serious and Frivolous Paragraphs
of World's Progress, by Thomas
J. Welsh Tune 33
steel and Iron Industry of Cali-
fornia, The, I, Golden Gate
Structural and Ornamental Iron
Works . ........ June 33
San Francisco Civic Center, The..
.... ............. Fron'pce July 33
ban Iranciscos Civic Center, by
John Galen Howard July 33
Steel and Iron Industry of Cali-
fornia, II. The. Judson Mfg. Co. July 33
Safety in Concrete Construction,
by Chas. F. Lewis July 33
Southern Exposition, A Aug. 34
Some Engineering Features of the
Proposed Trans-bay Suspension
Bridge, by L. P. Crane Aug. 34
Steel and Iron Industry of Cali-
fornia, The, III, Monarch Iron
_ Works Aug. 34
borne Examples of Recent Ecclesi-
astical Architecture in Southern
California Sept. 34
Some Notes on Causes of Failure
of Stucco Work Sept. 34
Scale of Wages in the Building
Trades Oct. 34
Selection of Architects. The Oct. 34
Steel Dome of the Kahn Depart-
ment Store Building. Oakland.. Oct. 34
Skyscrapers of Ancient Times . . . Nov. 35
Steel and Iron Industry of Cali-
fornia, The, IV, Western Iron
Works, by H. H. Morris Nov. 35
School Competition Law of 1872
Declared Invalid Nov. 35
"Smoke Proof" Buildings Nov! 35'
Some Foreign Sketches in Pencil
and Wash Nov. 35
Some Suggestions on Estimating,
by Henry A. Hoyt Dec. 35
Steel and Iron Industry of Cali-
fornia. The. V, West Coast Wire
and Iron Works Dec. 35
. Some Notes on Paving, by Clark
R. Mandigo Dec. 35
T.
Trying to Save a Concrete Build-
ing of Faulty Design, by Alfred
Henry Jacobs Mar. 34
Tallest Concrete Chimney on the
Pacific Coast M'ar. 32
Trees, The, by W. E. Dennison... May 33
Terra Cotta Walls Sept. 34
Teaching of Architecture on the
Pacific Coast, The, by Warren
,^ C". Perry Oct. 34
Two Interesting Designs, by Welsh
&• Carey Oct. 34
U.
Underwriters' Problems of the
Panama-Pacific Exposition, by
q. P. Shelley Jan. 31
I nique Workingmen's Hotel for
San Diego Aug. 34
V.
N'alue of Washed Sand and Gravel
in Concrete Jan. 31
\ alue of Proper Building of High-
ways, The Feb. 32
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ARTICLE Month Vol. Page
What Is an Engineer? by F. N.
Percy May 33 72
Woodland High School, The New,
by William II. Weeks June 33 91
What Is a Chapter For? by Roland
Adelsberger July 33 96
Why .Xrchilccts Should Understand
Mill Details, by John Wavrek,
Jr July 33 109
Weeks, Charles Peter. . .Fron'pce Aug. 34
Waste in Bidding Aug. 34 99
Water in Concrete Mixtures, by M.
D. Hite Sept. 34 100
\\'cstern States Slow to .Authorize
Buildings for Panama-Pacific Ex-
position Oct. 34 100
Who's Who in Pacific Coast Archi-
tecture, I — Louis Christian Mull-
gardt Nov. 35 47
Warm-Air Furnace Capacities and
Pipe Sizes Nov. 35 119
Y.
Yearly Report of Publicity Com-
mittee, San Francisco Chapter,
A. I. A., by Thos. J. Wclsli Nov. 35 77
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Kohler & Chase Music House
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.
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German Sav. & Loan Society
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Mary's Help Hospital
Wells Fargo Nevada Nat'l Bank
Savings Union Bk. & Trust Co.
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San Jose Normal School
Security National Bank, Pasa-
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Union National Bank, Pasadena
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Bakcrsfield Trust Co., I?akers-
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COMPARED with Flemish bond
walls made from ordinary bricks.
Thermo - Flemish walls have
many im]X)rtant advantajj^es. Some of
these advantas^i^es are :
The proportion of Thermo- I-'lemish
bricks is correct. They give the
appearance of strength and har-
monious balance.
The headers, being on 17-inch centers,
can be toned so as to suggest ver-
tical lines and thus increase the ap-
jiarent height of the building.
Thermo-Flemish bricks are made in a
greater variety of colors and finishes
than ordinary bricks, and effects,
hitherto impossible, can be obtained.
The bond of Thermo-Flemish stretch-
ers is more than twice the length of
ordinary Flemish stretchers. The
strength is at least four times
greater.
A bricklayer can build a Thermo-
I'lemish wall twice as fast as he can
build a Flemish wall with ordinary
brick.
The cost of Thermo-Flemish walls is
low. due to the rapidity of construc-
tion and the low cost of Thermo-
Flemish brick.
The liollow air spaces afford perfect
insulation against the passage of
heat, cold and moisture. Furring
and lathing ure unnecessary, plaster-
ing being done directly on the wall.
The hollow air spaces can be used for
])ipes. wires, flues, ducts, vents and
the like^
Thermo- P'lemish walls weigh less than
100 lbs. per cubic foot. In steel
structures. Thermo-Flemish walls
effect a considerable saving in the
amount of steel necessary.
A Thermo-hlemish wall is twice as
strong as an ordinary Flemish wall
of the same thickness. Thermo-
Flemish headers extend through the
wall, thus securely bonding both
sides to each other.
Thermo-Flemish bricks and Thermo-
Flemish walls are on exhibition in our
salesroom, and construction details
may be obtained upon request from
our engineering department. Archi-
tects, builders, owners and others in-
terested in building construction are
cordially invited to call and inspect
them. Resides being interesting, the
visit will be profitable.
Clcan-c\tt, i^'cU illustrated literature i^'ill be sent on request.
The Los .Angele?, Portland and Seattle territories are still open.
They each present an exceptional opportunity for enterprising
men who possess character, business ability and capital.
Write for details.
THERMOS BRICK COMPANY
357-365 Monadnock Building - San Francisco
The Architect and E)ii:^inccr
MEDUSA Waterproofed
White Portland Cement —
,EAR D.WENPORT. LA.
A Cement that you don't have to
waterproof. It is waterproofed when
you buy it. That means a saving in
Time and Labor.
Something new. First shipment just
arrived. Not Medusa Cement. Not
Medusa Compound. It's Medusa
Waterproofed White Portland
Cement.
The BUILDING MATERIAL COMPANY
INCORPORATFt:)
583 M3NADN0CK BUILDING. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
When wiitiiiK la Ailvci lisci s plc.isc mctili'ii Ihi^ iii ig.i/inc.
J he Architect and Engineer
US8.
lARGfST
IHUIRE
OimiTfRS
IN \MIKICA
DROP CURTAINS. SCENERY, SUPPLIES, DECORATIONS
BPtCIAL WCSTCMN AOtNTS J. R. CLANCY, arRACUSC. H.Y.. STAOC HAROWARC.
I^te LonK Beach .\\e.. Los .Vnircli's. H.^ W. 4:d St.. New Vork City. ^)2 Wfslbank Bldij.. S»n Kranciico
ARCHITECTS* SPECIFICATION INDEX
(For Index to >\clv«rtiBementa, »•• next pa^e)
ARCHITECTURAL SCULPTORS. MODELING.
rrc.
O. S. Sarii, 125 Oak St.. San Francisco.
Ci KoRiiicr & Co.. 233 R. R. Ave. San Mateo.
The Schcenfeld Marble Co., 265 Shipley St..
San Francisco.
Western Sculptors. 533-535 Turk St.. San Fran
CISCO.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA
GladdinK, McRean & Company. Crocker Bide..
San Francisco.
Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, Mills
Bid(.. San Francisco.
Independent Sewer Pipe & Terra Cotta Co.,
235 S. Los Angeles bt., Los Angeles.
ART GLASS
Sylvain Le Deit. 124 Lenzen Ave.. San Jose.
Fresno Art Glass Co., 2124 Tuolumne St..
Fresno.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
Scott Company. 243 Minna St.. San Francisco
Pacific Fire Eixtinguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St., San Francisco.
BANK FIXTURES AND INTERIORS
A. J. Forbes & Son, 1530 Filbert St., San Fran-
eiaco.
Fink & Schindler. 218 13th St., San Francisco.
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
M. G. West Co.. 353 Market St., San Francisco.
Home Mfg. Co.. 543 Brannan St., San Fran-
cisco,
BELTING, PACKING. ETC.
H. N. Cook Belting Co., 317-319 Howard St..
San Francisco.
BELLS— TOWER, ETC.
McShane Bell Foundry Co., 461 Market St..
San Francisco.
BLACKBOARDS
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
BONDS FOR CONTRACTORS
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland. In-
surance Exchange Rldg.. San Francisco.
Globe Indemnity Co., Insurance Exchange Bldg..
San Francisco.
Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Company.
First National Bank Bldg.. San Francisco.
Pacific Coast Casualty Co.. 416 Montgomery St.,
San Francisco.
H. Y. MacMeans 4 Co.. 341 Monadnock Bldg..
ItRICK- -PRESSED. PAVING. ETC.
California Paving Brick Co., Phelan Bldg., San
Francisco.
Craycroftllcrrold Brick Co., Griffith-McKenzie
HUlg., Fresno, Gal.
Granite Press Brick Co., Ochsncr BMg., Sacra-
mento.
Diamond Brick Co., Balboa Bldg.. San Francisco.
Gladding. McBean & Company, Crocker Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Los .Angeles Pressed Brick Co., Frost Bldg., Lot
Angeles.
Livermore Fire Brick Co.. Livermore. Cal.
Pratt Building Material Co.. Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
Steiger Terra Cotta & Pottery Works. Mills
Bldg., San Francisco.
Thermos Brick Co., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco.
United Materials Co., Crossley Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
BRICK AND CEMENT COATING
Wadsworth. Howland & Co., Inc. (See Adv.
for Pacific Coast Agents.)
Bifurine Company of America, 24 California
St., San Francisco.
TrusCon Par-Seal, made by Trussed Concrete
Steel Co. (See Adv. for Pacific Coast
Agents.)
Glidden Products, sold by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
Howard and Beale Sts.. San Francisco, and
Tibbctts-Oldfield Co., 908 Swain St., Los An-
geles.
BRICK STAINS
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co.. Boston. Mass.. agencies
in San Francisco. Oakland. Los Angeles. Port-
land. Tacoma and Spokane.
BUILDERS' HARinVARF
Bennett Bros., agents for Sargent Hardware,
514 Market St.. S.in Francisco.
Pacific Hardware & Steel Company. San Fran-
cisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Los Angeles.
Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., Commercial Bldg..
San Francisco.
Vonnegut Hardware Co., Indianapolis. (See
.•\dv. for Coast agencies.)
Western Br.-i.ss Mfg. Co.. 217 Tehama St.. S. F.
BUILDINv; MATERIAL. SUPPLIES, ETC.
Pacific Building Materials Co., 523 Market
* San Francisco.
C. Jorgensen & Co.. 356 Market St., S. F.
Western Builders' Supplv Co., 155 New Mont-
gomery St.. San Fr.incisco. _
Biturinc Company of America, 24 California
St., San Francisco.
C. Roman. 173 Ie««ie St., San Francisco.
C. F. Pratt Building Material Co.. Hearst
Bldg.. San Francisco.
CAEN STONE
A. Knowles. 985 Fnls^m St . Sin Frinr, .rn
St.,
AH^Orade.s of GRAVEL for CONCRETE AND ROAD WORK
^'' ■ ' A few jobs on which our material was used: Temporary- City H.iU. Masonic Temple.
' ■' " ■ St.-\nford .Ap.-irtments. Sixteenth Street Station at O.ikland, St. Luke's Hospital.
Lowell High Srhool and hundreds of other first-rlass buildings. Accepted on all
City. State .ind L'nitcd States Government \vf)rk.
FRANCISCO
some Sifccis
Roofing Gravel
Phone Suiter 1582
CiRANT CiRAVFI CO flatiron building, san
^I\AAl"N I ^^irX-^VCL ^KJ. At Mdfket. Sutler and San
An Index to the Advertisements
Page
Alexander, L. & M 152
American Concrete Co 159
American Heat & Power Co. . 27
American Keene Cement Co. . 19
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co. 21
American Steel Bar Co 33
Amweg, F. J 138
Armstrong Cork Co 158
Atlas Portland Cement Co. . . 34
Austin Cube Mixer 36
Automatic Electric Heating
Company 147
Bacon, Ed. R 142
Barrett & Hilp 162
Bass-Hueter Co 23
Bennett Bros 132
Biggers, A. W 156
Biturine Co 44
Boise Sandstone Co 46
Boscus, J. M 163
Bowser & Co., S. F 133
Braun. J. G 40
Breite. W. W 139
Erode Iron Works 41
Building Material Company,
The, Inc 6
Bullis, E. A. & Co 26
Burdett-Rowntree Mfg. Co. . . 18
Burlington Venetian Blind Co. 150
Burnett Iron Works 127
Butte Engineering Co 127
Cabot, Samuel (IncO 40
Caementum Paint Co 151
Calif. Artistic Metal & Wire Co. 14
California Bldg. Material Co.
Second Cover
California Granite Co 130
California Paving Brick Co. . . 158
California Photo Engraving Co. 163
California Plumbing Supply Co. 43
California Tile Contracting Co. 156
Central Electric Co 130
Central Iron Works 41
Chalmers, H. A 162
Chicago Pump Co 139
Chowen, W. A 1 63
Clinton Fireproofing Co 150
Coleman, Alex 145
Collins Studding 15
Collman & Collman 163
Colonial Fireplace Co 43
Concrete Appliances Co 2
Cook, H. N., Belting Co 36
Cowell Lime & Cement Co . . . 154
Crane Co 43
Craycroft-Herrold Brick Co.. . 158
Cutler Mail Chute Co 38
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co.. 141
Decker Electrical Co 156
Denison Blocks 2d Cover
Diamond Brick Co 28
Dieckmann Hardwood Co. . . . 129
Dodge & Lathrop 166
Dolbear Curb Bar 33
Dudfield Lumber Co 153
Dyer Bros 39
Elevator Supply and Repair Co. IS
Electric Agencies Co 149
Electric Utilities Co 156
Excello Mfg. Co 24
Ferguson, W. H 166
Fess System 151
Fihrestone anfl Roofing Co ... II
Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland 166
Finch. Chas. M 154
Fink & Schindler Co.. The 135
Fircx A
Fisher, M 163
Fitzpatrick, F. W 24
Plagg, Edwin H., Scenic Co.. . 7
Forbes, A. J. & Son 154
Poster, Vogt Co 138
Fresno Art Glass Co 154
Fuller. W. P., Co 25
Gaspard & Hammond 10
Giant Suction Cleaner Co. ... 22
Gladding, McBean & Co 29
Glidden Varnish Co 161
Page
Globe Indemnity Co 159
Goheen Manufacturing Co.. . . 35
Graham & Jensen 162
Granite Press Brick Co 166
Grant Gravel Co 7
Gravity Spiral Chute Co 18
Hammond, M. E 151
Hardwood Interior Co 22
Hardy, Jas. H 132
Hauser Reversible Window. . . 154
Hausmann, L. M 162
Haws Sanitary Drinking Foun-
tain 18
Hillard, C. J., Co 42
Hoflfman Heater 33
Holloway Expanded Metal Lath
Co 143
Holmes Lime Co 9
Home Mfg. Co 138
Hunt, Robt. W. & Co 129
Hunter & Hudson 130
Imperial Waterproofing Co 24
Improved Sanitary fixture Co. 135
Independent Sewer Pipe &
Terra Cotta Co 159
International Concrete Con. Co 37
Invincible Vacuum Cleaner. . . 165
Jarvis, T. P 46
Jenkins Bros 153
Johnson, S. T., Co 13
Jorgensen & Co 39
Kinnear Rolling Doors 44
Knowles, A 36
LeDeit, Sylvain 149
Lithoid Products Co 43
Livermore Fire Brick Co 44
Los Angeles Pressed Brick Co. 20
Lynch. A 1 62
Mackenzie Roof Co 139
MacMeans Co 166
Mangrum & Otter 18
Marshall & Stearns Co 39
Massachusetts Bonding and
Insurance Company 130
McCabe Hanger Co 138
McKibben & Taylor 149
McLaren & Peterson
McShane Bell Foundry 3
Medusa Portland Cement 6
Meek, T. H 159
Meese & Gottfried Co 144
Merritt Ironing Board 42
Meurer Bros 157
Moller & Schumann Co 19
Monk. John 160
Monson Bros 162
Mortenson Construction Co.. . 10
Mosaic Tile Co 163
Mott Iron Works 1 49
Municipal Engineering Co. . . . 36
Muralo Co 27
Musto-Keenan Co 12
Nason, R. N., & Co 12
Nathan, Dohrmann Co 145
National Lumber Co 4
National Roofing Co 14
Nelson. N. O 24
Niles Sand, Gravel & Rock Co. 28
Noble, A. E 149
Norris Co., L. A. .Inside Front Cover
Otis Elevator Co Back Cover,
Otto, W. H 154
Owsley, Bert 149
Pacific Building Materials Co.
3d Cover
Coast Casualty Co. . . . 1^6
Fire Extinguisher Co. . 36
Gas & Electric Co 152
Gurney Elevator Co. .. 138
Hardware and Steel Co.
Inside Front Cover
Imp.Co..Outside Back Cover
Portland Cement Co.
1st and 4th Cover
Rolling Mills 41
Structural Iron Works. 159
Sewer Pipe Co 29
ron Works 42
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Pacific
Palm I
Page
Palmer, P. A 166
Paraffine Pamt Co 17
Parrott & Co 15
Perfection Reversible Window
Co 151
Petersen. H. L 9
Peterson-James Co 146
Phillips. Chas. T 166
Pitcher Door Hanger 4
Pittsburg Heater Co 140
Pneulectric Co 149
Pratt Building Material Co.... 128
Prometheus Electric Co 151
Ralston Iron Works 42
Ransome Concrete Co 130
Reliance Ball-Bearing Door
Hanger 131
Riggs. Arthur T. 139
Roberts Mfg Co 159
Rognier & Co 145
Roman, C 151
Russell & Erwin Mfe. Co 30
Samson Cordage Works 130
S. F. Metal Stamping and Cor-
rugating Co 38
S. F. Elevator Co 162
S. F. Pioneer Varnish Works. . 23
Santa Fe Lumber Co 157
Sarsi, O. S 146
Schaer Bros 24
Schoenfeld Marble Co 154
Scott Co 138
Self Winding Clock Co 156
Shreiber & Sons Co 38
Sound Construction Co 138
Southern Pacific Co 164
Spencer Elevator Co 13
Standard Varnish Works 147
Steiger Terra Cotta & Pottery
Works 29
Stock. Lester H B
Sturgis, G. E 18
Sunset Lumber Company 157
Swan, Robert 146
Swedish Metal Co 154
Taylor & Co 138
Telephone Electric Equipment
Co 24
Thayer & Co 143
Thermos Brick Co 5
Toplight Shade Co 4
Totten Planing Mill Co 159
Trussed Concrete Steel Co. ... 35
Tuec Co 32
Tibbetts-Oldfield Co 161
Union Blind and Ladder Co. . . 46
United Materials Co 20
U. S. Metal Products Co 167
U. S. Steel Products Co 155
Utility Ga3 Generator Co 18
Van Emon Elevator Co 1
Van Fleet, M. C 150
Vonnegut Hardware Co 23
Vulcan Iron Works 38
Wadsworth. Howland & Co. . . 31
Waters, R. J 163
Weber, C. F. & Co 150
West Coast Wire & Iron Works 162
West, M. G 137
Western Brass Mfg Co 146
Western Building and Engineer-
Company 165
Western Builders' Supply Co. . 37
Western Iron Works 41
Western Pacific Co 164
Western Sculptors 165
Western States Porcelain Co. . 28
White Bros 126
White Steel Sanitary Co 11
Whitney Window Co 29
Whittier-Coburn Co 161
Williams Bros. & Henderson. . 157
Williams, H. S 163
Wittman. Lyman & Co 149
Wood Lumber Co 130
Woods & Huddart 46
Zelinsky, D 162
The Architect and Eii^i)icer
LJ I PETERSEN R^^^^Q^ced Concrete Construction
Artificial Stone Sidewalks, Concrete Walls,
Foundations, Tai ks, Reservoirs, Etc., Etc.
Rooms 322-324, 62 POST STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
ARCHITECTS' SPECirl CATION INDEX Continued
CEME.N'l
Atlas Portland Cement Co., represented by Unit-
ed Materials Co. and Pacific Portland Cement
Company, San Francisco.
Mt. Diablo, sold by Henry Cowell Lime & Ce-
ment Co., 9 Main St., San Francisco.
"Golden Gate," manufactured by Pacific Port-
land Cement Co., Pacific Bldg., San Francisco.
Medusa White Portland Cement, sold by Build-
ing Material Co., Inc., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco.
CE.MENT EXTERIOR \V.\TERPROOF COATING
Bay_ State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworlh, Howland & Co. (See distributing
-Agents on page 32.)
Biturine Co., of America, 24 California St., San
Francisco.
"Inipervite" sold by E. .\. Bullis & Co. (See
advertisement on page 26.)
Concrete Cement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo Company. (See full-page advertise-
ment, color insert.)
CoiH-rewallUMi. C. \V. Coburn Co.. .^'0 Mnrkct
St.. San Francisco, and .\. J. Capron. .\ins-
worth I'.ldg., Portland, .\gents.
Imperial Waterproofing, manufactured by Im-
perial Co., 183 Stevenson St., San Francisco.
Trus-Con Par-Seal, made by Trussed Concrete
Steel Co. (See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Glidden's Liquid Cement and Liquid Cement
Enamel, sold on Pacific Coast by Whittier, Co-
burn Company, San Francisco, and Tibbetts-
Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
CEMENT EXTERIOR FINISH
Biturine Company of America, 24 California
St., San Francisco.
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworth, Howland & Co. (See list of Dis-
tributing Agents on page 31.)
GIidden"s Liquid Cement and Liquid Cement
Enamel, sold on Pacific Coast by Whittier Co-
burn Co., San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield
Co.. Los Angeles.
Dry Mortar Colors sold by E. A. Bullis & Co.
(See advertisement, page 26.)
Medusa White Portland Cement, California
Agents, the Building Material Co., Inc., 587
Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco.
Concrete Cement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo Company. (See afull-page adver-
ment. color insert.)
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co.. Boston, Mass.. agencies
in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Port-
land, Tacoma and Spokane.
CEMENT FLOOR COATING
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworth, Howland & Co. (See list of Dis-
tributing Agents on page 31.)
Glidden's Concrete Floor Dressing, sold on Pa-
cific Coast by Whittier. Coburn Company, San
Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los An-
geles.
"Carbite" floor surfacing manufactured by E.
.\. Bullis &• Co. (See advertisement, page 26.)
CK.MENT FLOOR CO.VTlNG^Continued
.\loller & Schumann Co., Hilo N'arnishes, 1022
Mission St.. San Francisco.
"Federal Steel Cement Hardener" manufac-
tured by Federal Steel Cement Mills, Cleve-
land, represented by K. A. Bullis & Co. (See
advertisement, page 26.)
CEMENT TESTS— CHE.MICAL ENGINEERS
Robert W. Hunt & Co., 251 Kearny St., San
Francisco.
CHURCH INTERIORS
Fink & Schindler, 2l8 13th St., San Francisco.
CHUTES— GRAVITY SPIRAL
Gravity Spiral Chutes by Minnesota Manufac-
turers' Association. G. E. Sturgis, Agt., 602
Mission St., San Francisco.
CEMENT MORTAR H.'VRDENER
"Federal Steel Cement Hardener" manufac-
tured by Federal Steel Cement Mills. Cleve-
land, represented by E. A. Bullis & Co. (See
advertisement, page 26.)
COLD STORAGE PL. WIS
\'ulcan Iron Works. S-n I'ranciscn.
T. P. Jarvis Crude Oil Burning Co., 275 Con-
necticut St., San Francisco.
CLOCKS— TOWER
Decker Electrical Construction Co.. Ill New
Montgomery St., San Francisco.
CO.\l POSITION FLOORI.\<.
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Lithoid Products Co., Merchants Exchange
Bide.. S.Tn Francisco.
COMPRESSED AIR CLEANERS
The B. & W. Stationary Vacuum Cleaner, sold
by Arthur T. Riggs, 510 Claus Spreckels
Bldg., San Francisco.
Excelk) Stationary Vacuum Cleaner, F. W.
Schaer Co., Pacific Coast Agls., Santa Maria
lildg., San Francisco.
Giant Stationary Suction Cleaner, San Fran-
cisco and Oakland.
Invincible X'acuum Cleaner, sold by R. W.
Foyle, 149 New' Montgomery St., San Fran-
cisco.
Tuec. infrd. by I^ni'ed Elec'ric Compmv. Coast
Branch, General Contractors' Association, San
Francisco.
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
■ American Concrete Co., Humboldt Bank Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Clinton Fireproofing Co., Mutual Bank Bldg.,
San Francisco.
McKibben & Taylor, 2125 Shattuck Ave., Berke-
ley.
Otto, W. H., 269 Park Ave., San Jose.
Barrett & Hilp, Sharon Bldg., San Francisco.
Foster, N'ogt Co.. Sharon Bldg., San Francisco,
P. A. Palmer. Monadnock Bldg., San Francisco.
Petersen, H. L., 62 Post St., San Francisco.
A. Lynch, 185 Stevenson St., San Francisco.
Ransome Concrete Co., Oakland and Sacra-
mento,
International ' Concrete Construction Company,
West Berkeley, Cal.
Specify...
For Plastering
Phone Suttcr 220^
Giiaranteed Against Pitting or Popping
Holmes Lime &, Cement Co.
600 Postal Telegraph Bldg., San Francisco
10
The Architect and Engineer
Telephone Sutter 4765
QASPARD & MAiMiMOIND
BUIUDIING COINSTRUCTIOIN
425 Sharon Building, 55 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, Cal.
AKCM1TE.CTS* SPECIFI
CONCRETE HARDENERS
'"Federal Steel Concrete Hardener," nifd. by
Federal Steel Cement Mills, Cleveland, Ohio,
sold by E. A. Bullis & Co. (See ad., p. 26.)
CONCRETE MIXERS
Austin Improved Cube Mixer. Factory branch,
temporary office, 1235 Pine St., San Francisco.
Foote Mixers sold by Edw. R. Bacon, 40 Na-
toma St., San Francisco.
Smith Mixers, sold by Parrott & Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
CONCRETE POURING APPARATUS
Concrete Appliances Co., Los .Angeles; Parrott
& Co., Coast Representatives, San Francisco,
Portland, Seattle.
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
United States Steel Products Co., San Fran-
cisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle.
Clinton Welded Reinforcing System, L. A. Nor-
ris, 140 Townsend St., San Francisco.
"Kahn System," see advertisement on page 138,
this issue.
International Fabric & Cable, represented by
Western Builders' Supply Co., ISS New Mont-
gomery St., San Francisco.
Triangle Mesh Fabric. Sales Agents, Pacific
Building Materials Co., 523 Market St., San
Francisco.
Twisted Bars, sold by Woods & Huddart, 444
Market St., San Francisco.
CONCRETE SURFACING
"Biturine," sold by Biturine Co. of America, 24
California St., San Francisco.
"Concreta" sold by W. P. Fuller & Co., San
Francisco.
Wadsworth, Rowland & Co.'s Bay State Brick
and Cement Coating, sold by R. N. Nason &
Co., San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Glidden Liquid Cement, manufactured by Glid-
den Varnish Co.. Whittier. Coburn Co., San
Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los An-
geles.
Moller & Schumann, 1023 Mission St., San
Francisco.
CONTRACTORS, GENERAL
American Concrete Co., Humboldt Bank Bldg.,
San Francisco.
CoUman & Collman, 526 Sharon Bldg., San
Francisco.
Foster, Vogt Co., Sharon Bldg., San Francisco
M. _ Fisher, California-Pacific Bldg., San Fran
Cisco.
McLaren & Peterson, Sharon Bldg., San Kraii
Cisco.
Howard S. Williams, Hearst Bldg., San Fran
Cisco.
Graham & Jensen, Maskey Bldg., San Francisco
Gaspard & Hammond. Sharon Bldg., San Fran
Cisco. (Sec card above.)
Lester Stock, 12 Geary St., San Francisco.
Monson Bros.. 1907 Bryant St.. San Francisco
John Monk, 2016 Vallejo St., San Francisco.
Ransome Concrete Co., 1218 Broadway, Oakland
Williams Bros. & Henderson, Holbrook Bldg.
San Francisco.
Burt T. Owsley, 311 Sharon Bldg., San Fran
CISCO.
Arthur W. Biggers, 112 Market St., San Fran
Cisco.
Sound Construction Co., Hearst Building, San
Franciscn.
CyVTION INDEX— Continued
COXTRACTORS, GENERAL— Continued.
Barrett & Hilp, Sharon Bldg., San Francisco.
Western Building & Engineering Co., 455 Phelan
Bldg., San Francisco.
CORK FLOORING
"Linotile." manufactured by Armstrong Cork &
Insulation Company. M. C. Van Fleet, agt.,
120 Jessie St., San Francisco.
CORNER BAR
Dolbear Curb Bar, manufactured by American
Steel Bar Co., 1034 Merchants Exchange
Bldg., San Francisco.
CORNER BEAD
United States Metal Products Co., 525 Market
St., San Francisco.; 750 Keller St., San Fran-
cisco.
CRUSHED ROCK
Grant Gravel Co., Flat Iron Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
Niles Rock, sold by California Building Ma-
terial Company, Pacific Bldg., San Francisco.
Niles Sand, Gravel & Rock Co., Mutual Bank
Bldg., San Francisco.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco. •
DAMP-PROOFING COMPOUND
Biturine Co. of America, 24 California St.,
San Francisco.
Concrevvaltum. Made by the Goheen Mfg. Co.
C. W. Coburn & Co., 320 Market St., San
Francisco, and .\. J. Capron, .\insworth Bldg.,
Portland, Agents.
Glidden's Liquid Rubber, sold on Pacific Coast
by Whittier, Coburn Company, San Fran-
cisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
Imperial Co.. 183 Stevenson St.. San Francisco.
"Impervite." sold by E. .\. Bullis & Co. (See
adv. on page 26.)
Lithoid Product Co., Merchants Exchange Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Trus-Con Damp Proofing. (See advertisement
of Trussed Concrete Steel Company for Coast
agencies.)
"Pabco" Damp Proofing Compound, sold by
Paraffine Paint Co., 34 First St., San Fran-
cisco.
Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc., 84 Washing-
ton St., Boston. (See Adv. for Coast agen-
cies.)
DOOR HANGERS
McCabe Hanger Mfg. Co., New York, N. Y.
Pitcher Hanger, sold by National Lumber Co.,
Fifth and Bryant Sts., San Francisco.
Reliance Hanger, sold by Sartorius Co., San
Francisco; D. F. Fryer & Co., Louis R. Be-
dell, Los Angeles, and Portland Wir» & Iron
Works.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Haws Sanitary Fountain, 1808 Harmon St.,
Berkeley, and C. F. Weber & Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co., 978 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Crane Company, San Francisco, Oakland, and
Los Angeles.
DUMB WAITERS
Spencer Elevator Company, 173 Beale St., San
Francisco.
Burdctt-RoWntiee Mfg. Co., Underwood Bldg.,
San Fr.Tncisro.
MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION CO.
CONTRACTORS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL AND IRON
H. MOKTKNSON I'Khs CH.AS ( i. M()KTKN>()N Vk i I'kks am. Mck
OFFICE AND SHOPS: CORNER 1 9TH AND INDIANA STREETS
>HONCs: Mission 6033-Homc M 3916 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
The Architect and Engineer
11
"FIBRESTONE"
SANITARY FLOORING. WAINSCOT AND BASE. Cm' Laid Exclusiyely by
FIBRESTONE & ROOFING CO., 971 Howard St. f-riuT/r^^?
ARCHITECTS" SPECIFICATION INDEX-C»««<iiu#d
ELECTRICAL CONTKACTORS
Butte Engineering Co., 683 Howard St., San
F.-ancisco.
Central Electric Co., 185 Stevenson St., San
Frincisco.
Scott Co., Inc., 243 Minna St., San Francisco.
Pacific Fire Extinguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St.. San Francisco.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Albert E. Noble, 173 Jessie St., San Francisco.
Chas. T. Phillips, Pacific lildg., San Francisco.
ELECTRIC STEAM HEATERS
Automatic Electric Heating Company, 2023
Market St., San Francisco.
ELECTRIC FIXTURES
Roberts Manufacturing Company, 663 Mission
St., San Francisco.
ELECTRIC PLATE WARMER
The Prometheus Electric Plate Warmer for
residences, clubs, hotels, etc. Sold by M. E.
Hammond, Humboldt Bank Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
ELEVATORS
Olis Elevator Company, Stockton and North
Point, San Francisco.
Spencer Elevator Company, 126 Beale St., San
Francisco.
San Francisco Elevator Co., 860 Folsom St.,
San Francisco.
Pacific Gurney Elevator Co., 186 Fifth St., San
Francisco.
Van Emon Elevator Co., Natoma St., San Fran-
cisco.
ELEVATORS, SIGNALS, FLASHLIGHTS AND
DIAL INDICATORS
Elevator Supply & Repair Co., Underwood Bldg.,
San Francisco
ENGINEERS
F. J. Amweg, 700 Marston Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
\V. W. Breite, Clunie Bldg.. San Francisco.
L. M. Hausmann, Sharon Bldg., San Francisco.
Chas. T. Phillips, Pacific Bldg., San Francisco.
Hunter 4 Hudson, Rialto Bldg., San Francisco.
E.XPRESS CALL SYSTEM
Elevator Supply & Repair Co., Underwood
Bldg., San Francisco.
FIRE EXIT DEVICES
Von Duprin Self-Releasing Fire Exit Devices,
\'onnegut Hardware Co. (See .\dv. for Coast
Agencies.)
FlfJE ESCAPES
Burnett Iron Works, Fresno, Cal.
Pacific Structural Iron Works, Structural Iron
and Steel. Fire Escapes, etc. Phone Market
1374; Home J. 3435. 370 84 Tenth St., San
Francisco.
Palm Iron & Bridge Works. Sacramento.
Western Iron Works, 141 Beale St., San Fran-
cisco.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Scott Company, 243 Minna St., San Francisco.
Pacific Fire Extinguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St., San Francisco.
FIRE BRICK
Livermore Fire Brick Co., Livermore, Cal.
FIREPLACE DAMPER
Head. Throat and Damper for open fireplaces.
Colonial Fireplace Co., Chicago. (See adver-
tisement for Coast agencies.)
FIREi'ROOFING AND PARTITIONS
Gladding, McBean & Co., Crocker Bldg., San
Francisco.
Los Angeles Pressed Brick Co., Frost Bldg.,
Los Angeles.
FIREPROOF PAINT
Glidden Products, sold by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los
Angeles.
FIXTURES— BANK, OFFICE. STORE. ETC.
A. J. Forbes 4 Son, 1530 Filbert St., San Fran-
cisco.
Fink & Schindler, 218 13th St., San Francisco.
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco and 210 N. Main St., Los Angeles, Cal.
T. H. Meek Co., 1157 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
FLOOR VARNISH
Bass-Hueter and San Francisco Pioneer Varnish
Works. 816 Mission St., San Francisco.
R. N. Nason & Co., 151 Potrero Ave., San
Francisco. ,, ,, ,
Standard Varnish Works, Chicago, New York
and San Francisco.
Moller 4 Schumann Co., 1022 Mission St., San
Francisco.
Glidden Products, sold by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Lo»
Angeles.
FLOORING— MAGNESITE
Fibrestone 4 Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
FLUMES
California Corrugated Culvert Co., West Berk-
eley, Cal.
GARAGE EQUIPMENT
Bowser Gasoline Tanks and Outfit. Bowser 4
Co.. 612 Howard St.. San Francisco.
GAS AND ELECTRIC FIXTURES
Roberts Manufacturing Company, San Fran-
cisco and Oakland.
GAS GENERATORS
Utility Gas Generator Co., 340 Sansome St..
San Francisco.
GLASS
W. P. Fuller 4 Company, all principal Coast
cities.
Whittier-Coburn Co., Howard 4 Beale Sts., San
Francisco.
GRANITE
California Granite Co., Sharon Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
GRA\EL. SAND AND CRUSHED ROCK
California Building Material Co., Pacific Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Del Monte White Sand, sold by Pacific Improve-
ment Co.. Crocker Bldg.. San Francisco.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
■ Whitt-Stcel" Medicine Cabinets and Mirrors arc the last word in SaniUry
Bathroom Equipment. See Sweet's 1914 Catalog. Pages 1054-1055 or write for
full information.
"WHITE-STEEL" SANITARY FURNITURE CO.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Northern Cilifomi.i Southern California
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co. H. R. Bo>nton Company
San Prancisco, Calif. Los AnKcles, Calif.
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The Architect and En_s[inecr
Clarence E. Musto. Pres. Joseph B. Kf.enan, Vice Pres. C.uiuo J- Musto. Sec'y & Treas-
JOSEPH MUSTO SONS=KEENAN CO.
Phone Franklin |\/| A R R I R i&-^S%,or^b''poll,i'sl:
0300 I ▼ l/^^l ^■-^■_ilL. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
ARCHITECTS' SPECIFI
GRAVEL, SAND, CRUSHED ROCK— Continued
Grant Gravel Co., Flatiron Bldg., San Eran-
cisco.
Niles Sand. Rock & Gravel Co., Mutual Savings
Bank Bldg., 704 Market St., San Francisco.
GRAVITY CHUTES
Gravity Spiral Chutes, sold by G. E. Sturgis'
Supply House, 602 Mission St., San Francisco.
HARDWALL PLASTER
Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co., San Francisco.
American Keene Cement Co., 333 Monadnock
Bldg.. San Francisco.
"Empire" Hardwall Plaster, Pacific Portland
Cement Company, Pacific Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
HARDWARE
Russwin Hardware. Joost Bros., San Francisco.
Pacific Hardware & Steel Company, San Fran-
cisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Los Angeles and
San Diego.
Sargent's Hardware, sold by Bennett Bros., 514
^Iarket St., San Francisco.
Western Brass Mfg. Co., 217 Tehama St.. S. F.
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Parrott & Co., 320 California St., San Francisco
White Bros., Cor. Fifth and Brannan Sts., San
Francisco.
Hardwood Interior Co., 554 Bryant St., San
Francisco.
HARDWOOD LUMBER
Dieckmann Hardwood Co., Beach and Taylor
Sts., San Francisco.
Parrott & Co., 320 California St., San Fran-
cisco.
White Bros., Cor. Fifth and Brannan Sts., San
Francisco.
HEATERS— AUTOMATIC
Pittsburg Water Heater Co., 237 Powell St.,
San Francisco.
Hoffman Heaters, factory branch, 397 Sutter
St., San Francisco.
HEATING AND \ ENTILATING
American Heat & Power Co., Oakland, Cal.
J. M. Boscus, 975 Howard St.. San Francisco.
Fess System Co., 220 Natoma St.. San Francisco.
Mangrum & Otter, Inc., 507 Mission St., San
Francisco.
Scott Company, 243 Minna St., San Francisco.
Wittman. Lyman & Co., 341 Minna St., San
Francisco.
Pacific Fire Extinguisher Co., 507 Montgomery
St., San Francisco.
Petersen-James Co., 710 Larkin St., San Fran-
cisco.
HOLLOW BLOCKS
Denison Hollow Interlocking Blocks, 310 Ochs-
ner Bide.. Sacramento, and Chamber of Com-
merce Bldg., Portland.
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
Robert W. Hunt & Co., 251 Kearpy St., San
Francisco.
IRONING BOARDS
Merritt Parent Ironing Board, sold by A. Hom-
mel, agent, Atlanta Hotel, San Francisco.
JOIST HANGERS
Western Builders' Supply Co., 155 New Mont-
gomery St., San Francisco.
Monadnock Bldg.,
Postal Telegraph
CATION INDEX— Continued
KEENE CEMENT
American Kccue Cement Co.,
San Francisco.
LIGHTING FIXTURES
Roberts Manufacturing Co., 663 Mission St.,
San Francisco.
LIME
Holmes Lime and Cement Co.
Bldg., San Francisco.
Henry Cowell Lime & Cement Co., 9 Main St..
San Francisco.
LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER
Pacific Gas & Elec. Co., 445 Sutter St., San
Francisco.
LUMBER
Dudfield Lumber Co., Palo Alto, Cal.
Sunset Lumber Co., Oakland, Cal.
Santa Fe Lumber Co., Seventeenth and De Haro
Sts., San Francisco.
E. K. Wood L\imber Company, East Oakland,
California.
MILL WORK
Totten Planing Mill Co., Stockton.
Taylor & Co., 2001 Grand St., Alameda.
MAIL CHUTES
Cutler Mail Chute Co., Rochester, N. Y. (See
Adv. on page 38 for Coast representatives.)
MANTELS
Mangrum & Otter, 561 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
.\L\K1!LE
'^'■hoenfeld ^larble Company, San
(See advertisement, page 154.)
Columbia Marble Co., 2bS .\larkei St..
Cisco.
Joseph Musto Sons-Keenan Co.,
Point St., San Francisco.
MEDICINE CABINETS
White Steel Sanitary Furniture Co., rep. by
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co., San Francisco.
METAL AND STEEL LATH
"Steelcrete" Expanded Metal Lath, soH by
Holloway Expanded Metal Company, Monad-
nock Bldg., San Francisco.
L. A. Norris & Co., 140 Townsend St., San
Francisco.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
METAL CEILINGS
San Francisco Metal Stamping & Corrugating
Co., 2269 Folsom St., San Francisco.
METAL DOORS AND WINDOWS
U. S. Metal Products Co., 525 Market St., San
Francisco.
Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co., Western office.
with M. G. West Co., 353 Market St., San
Francisco.
METAL FURNITURE
M. G. West Co., 353 Market St.. San Francisco.
Chas. M. Finch, 311 Board of Trade Bldg., San
Francisco.
METAL SHINGLES
Meurer Bros., 630 Third St., San Francisco.
San Francisco Metal Stamping &• Corrugating
Co.. 2269 Folsom St., San Francisco.
MORTAR COLORS
Dry Mineral Dyes, sold by E. A. Bullis &• Co.
(See adv., page 26.)
Francisco.
San Fr.in-
535 North
HERE IT IS
MADE IN CALIFORNIA, TOO !
A Hi^h Class Washable Paint for Inside Walls.
OPAQUE FLAT FINISH
Less materia! required to cover surface than any similar product on the market.
R. N. NASON & CO., lV:T6lVnTs\T.e\ SAN FRANCISCO
The Architect and Engineer
13
MADE IN SAN FRANCISCO
PASSENGER ^ FREIGHT ELEVATORS
INVESTIQATE OUR PRODUCT
SPENCER ELEVATOR COMPANY
126-128 Bt-ale Street, SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Kearny 664
ARCHITECTS' SPECIFICATION INDEX-Cont/nacd
OIL BURNERS
American Heat & Power Co., Seventh and Cedar
Sts., Oakland.
S. T. Johnson Co. (see adv. below ^.
Fess System Co., 2i0 Natoma St., San Fran-
cisco.
T. P. Jarvis Crude Oil Burner Co., 275 Con-
necticut St., San Francisco.
ORNAMENTAL IRON AND BRONZE
Brode Iron Works, 31-37 Hawthorne St., San
Francisco.
Burnett Iron Works, Fresno.
Palm Iron & Bridge Works, Sacramento.
California Artistic Metal & Wire Co., 349 Sev-
enth St., San Francisco.
J. G. Braun, Chicago and New York.
Ralston Iron Works, 20th and Indiana Sts., San
Francisco.
Monarch Iron Works, 1165 Howard St., San
Francisco.
C. J. Hillard Company, Inc., 19th and Minne-
sota Sts., Sain Francisco.
Shreiber & Sons Co., represented by Western
Builders Supply Co., San Francisco.
West Coast Wire & Iron Works. 861-S63 How-
ard St., San Francisco.
Vulcan Iron Works. San Francisco.
PAINTING AND DECORATING
D. Zelinskv, 564 Eddy St., San Francisco.
Robert Swan. 1133 E. 12th St., Oakland.
PAINT FOR BRIDGES
Biturine Company of America, 24 California
St.. San Francisco.
PAINT FOR CEMENT
Bay State Brick and Cement Coating, made by
Wadsworth. Ilowland & Co. (Inc.). (See Adv.
in this issue for Pacific Coast agents.)
"Biturine." sold by Buturine Co. of America,
24 California St., San Francisco.
Trus-Con Stone Tex.. Trussed Concrete Steel
Co. (See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Glidden's Liquid Cement, sold on Pacific Coast
by Whittier, Coburn Company, San Francisco
and TibbettsOldfield Co., Los Angeles.
Concrete (Tement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo company. (See color insert for Coast
distributors.)
Moller & Schumann Co., Hilo Varnishes, 1022
Mission St., San Francisco.
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co.. Boston, Mass.. agencies
in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles. Port-
land, Tacoma and Spokane.
"Technola," a cement paint, sold by C. Roman,
San Francisco.
PAINT FOR STEEL STRUCTURES
"Biturine." snld by Biturine Co. of America, 24
California St., San Francisco.
Carbonizing Coating. Made bv Goheen Mfg.
Co., Canton. Ohio. C. W. Coburn & Co., 320
Market St.. San Francisco, and .\. J. Capron,
.\insworth Bldg., Portland, .\gents.
TrusCon Bar-Ox. Trussed Concrete Steel Co.
(See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Glidden's Acid Proof Coating, sold on Pacific
Coast by Whittier, Coburn Company, San
Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los An-
geles.
PAINTS, OILS, ETC.
Concreto Cement Coating, manufactured by the
Muralo company. (See color insert for Coast
distributors.)
Bass-Heuter Paint Co., Mission, near Fourth
St., San Francisco.
Whittier-Coburn Co., Howard and Beale Sts.,
San Francisco.
W. P. Fuller & Co., all principal Coast cities.
C. W. Coburn & Co.. 320 Market St.. San
Francisco, and .\. .T. Capron. .\insworth Bldg.,
Portland, representatives Goheen Mfg. Ci>..
Canton, Ohio.
AIN'T FOR STEEL STRUCTURES— Continued,
"Biturine," sold by Biturine Co. of America, 24
California St., San Francisco.
Glidden \'arnish Co., Cleveland, Ohio, repre-
sented by Whittier-Coburn Co., San Francisco
and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
Moller S: Schumann Co., 1022 Mission St., San
Francisco.
Paraffine Paint Co., 38-40 First St., San Fran-
cisco.
R. N. Nason Co., San Francisco.
Standard Varnish Works, 113 Front St., San
Francisco.
PAVING BRICK
California Brick Company, Phelan Bldg., San
Francisco.
PHOTO ENGRA\ING
California Photo Engraving Co., 121 Second St.,
San Francisco.
PHOTOGRAPHY
R. J. Waters Co.,
Cisco.
PIPE— VITRIFIED
COTTA
Gladding, McBean & Co., Crocker Bldg., San
Francisco.
Pacific Sewer Pipe Co., I. W. Hellman Bldg.,
Los Angeles.
Pratt Building Material Co., Hearst Bldg., San
Francisco.
Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, Mills
Bldg., San Francisco.
PLASTER CONTRACTORS
A. Knowles, 985 Folsom St., San Francisco.
PLUMBERS' AIARBLE HARDWARE
Western Brass Mfg. Co., 217 Tehama St., S. F.
PLUMBING
Boscus Bros., 975 Howard St., San Francisco.
Scott Co., Inc., 243 Minna St., San Francisco.
Peterson-James Co., 710 Lpi-kin St., San Fran-
cisco.
Wittman, Lyman & Co., 341 Minna St., .->un
Franci^ico.
Alex Coleman, 706 Ellis St., San Franc"=r-
717 Market St., San Fran-
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The Architect and Engineer
Phone Lakeside 91
(National Roofing: Company
ROOFING AND COMPOSITION FLOORING
EVERYTHING IN ROOFING
PLAZA BUILDING, Fifteenth and Washington Streets, OAKLAND
ARCHITECTS" SPECIFICATION lNDEX.-Continued
PLUMBING FIXTURES, MATERIALS, Elc.
Crane Co., Second and Brannan Sts., San l-ran-
Cisco.
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co., 978 Howard St., San
Francisco.
California Steam Plumbing Supply Co., 671
Fifth St., San Francisco.
J. L. Mott Iron Works, D. H. Gulick, selhng
agent, 135 Kearny St., San Francisco.
Western States Porcelain Co., San Pablo, Cal.
POTTP" R V
Steiger Terra Cotta and Pottery Works, Mills
Bldg., San Francisco.
PULLEYS, SHAFTING, GEARS, ETC.
Meese & Gottfried Co., San Francisco, Seattle,
Portland and Los Angeles.
PUMPS
Chicago Pump Company, 612 Howard street,
San Francisco.
REFRIGERATORS
McCray Refrigerators, sold by Nathan Dohr-
mann Co., Geary and Stockton Sts., San Fran-
cisco.
Vulcan Iron Works. San Francisco.
REVERSIBLE WINDOWS
Hauser Reversible Window Company, Balboa
Bldg., San Francisco.
RE\OL\ING DOORS , ^ ,, , t, j
Van Kennel Doors, sold by U. S. Metal Prod-
ucts Co., 525 Market St.. San Francisco.
ROCK BREAKING MACHINERY
Vulcan Iron Works, Francisco and Kearny Sts.,
San Francisco. _ „,^,,^
ROLLING DOORS, SHUTTERS, PARTITIONS.
ETC
Pacific Building Materials Co., 523 Market St.,
San Francisco . ^ _ _
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran
CISCO.
Union Blind and Ladder Company, manufac-
turers of the Acme rolling partitions for
churches and schools, 3535 Peralta St., Oak-
land.
Kinnear Steel Rolling Doors. W. W. Thurston,
agent, Rialto Bldg., San Francisco.
Wilson's Steel Rolling Doors, U. S. Metal Prod-
ucts Co., San Francisco and Los Angeles.
ROOFING AND ROOFING MATERIALS
Biturine Co. of America, 24 California St., San
Francisco. . _, _
Grant Gravel Co., Flat Iron Bldg., San Fran-
cisco. , c- c^
Fibresfone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco. ,-, , , j
National Roofing Company, Broadway. Oakland.
"Ruberoid," manufactured by Paraffine Paint
Co., San Francisco.
Mackenzie Roof Co., 425 15th St.. Oakland
United Materials Co., Crossley Bldg., San Fran-
cisco.
ROOFING TIN ^ „•<=/-♦
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co., Pacific Coast
representatives. U. S. Steel Products Co.. San
Francisco, Los Aneeles. Portland and Seattle^
Meurer Bros.. A. H. MacDonald. agent, 630
Third St.. San Francisco.
SAFES. VAULTS, BANK EOUIPMENT
M. G. West Co.. 353 Market St.. San Francisco.
SANITARY DRINKING FOUNTAINS
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co., 978 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Haws' Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co., 1808 Har-
mon St., Berkeley.
S.VNITARY BATH FIXTURE
"Boudoir" bath tub, mfrd. by Improved Sanitary
Fixture Co., 411 S. Los Angeles St., Lo?
Angeles. Sold by all plumbing houses.
SASH CORD
Regal Sash Cord, Louisville Selling Co. repre-
sented on Pacific Coast by Baker & Hamilton.
Samson Cordage Works, manufacturers of Solid
Braided Cords and Cotton Twines, 88 Broad
St., Boston, Mass.
SCENIC PAINTING— DROP CURTAINS, ETC.
The Edwin H. Flagg Scenic Co., 1638 Long
Beach Ave., Los Angeles.
SCHOOL FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco; 512 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.
SCULPTORS
Western Sculptors, 533-535 Turk St., San Fran-
SEWAGE EJECTORS
Chicago Pump Co., represented by Telephone
Electric Equipment Co., 612 Howard street,
San Francisco.
SHEATHING AND SOUND DEADENING
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., agencies
in San Francisco. Oakland. Los Angeles. Port-
land, Tacoma and Spokane.
SHEET METAL WORK, SKYLIGHTS. ETC.
Berger Mfg. Co., 1120 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
U. S. Metal Products Co., 525 Market St., San
Francisco.
SHINGLE STAINS
Cabot's Creosote Stains, sold by Waterhouse &
Price, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port-
land.
STEEL AND IRON— STRUCTURAL
Burnett Iron Works. Fresno. Cal.
Central Iron Works, 621 Florida St., San Fran-
cisco.
Dyer Bros., 17th and Kansas Sts., San Fran-
cisco.
Brode Iron Works. 31 Hawthorne St., San Fran-
cisco.
Mortenson Construction Co., 19th and Indiana
Sts., San Francisco.
J. L. Mott Iron Works, D. H. Gulick, agents,
135 Kearny St., San Francisco.
Pacific Rolling Mills, 17th and Mississippi Sts.,
San Francisco.
Pacific Structural Iron Works. Structural Iron
and Steel. Fire Escapes, etc. Phone Market
1374; Home. J. 3435. 370-84 Tenth St., San
Francisco.
Palm Iron & Bridge Works, Sacramento.
Ralston Iron Works, Twentieth and Indiana Sts.,
San Francisco.
U. S. Steel Products Co., Rialto Bldg., San
Francisco.
Schreiber & Sons Co., represented by Western
Builders Supply Co.. S. F.
X'ulcan Iron Works. San Francisco.
CALIFORNIA ARTISTIC METAL&WIRECO.
J.T.MCCORMICK- PrS?i^?-li— ...«»^.^
ORNAMENTAURON & BRONZE WORK
349-365 SEVENTH ST. SAN FRANCISCO.
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The Architect and Engineer
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Contracts signed for all partitions in this biiiklinj;t(> he Collins f^rong Studding
FIXE ARTS BUILDIXG, P. P. E. GROUNDS— BREXRAD MAYBECK. Archittct
COLLINS PROXCi STL'DOING can be put up by a lather's helper. No experience whatever
required. A marvelous Labor-Saving Device. Simply bend the prong and the lath is Firmly
Fastened.
PARROTT «& CO.
320 California St., San Francisco. Phone Douglas 2400
Seattle T.Tcniiia Spokane Portland Los Aneelcs
San Diego
Burden Rownlree Pneumatic Door Operating Device
BURDETT
ROWNTREE
MFG. CO.
Dumbwaiters
Door Operating Devices
Elevator Interlocks
323 Underwood Building.
525 Market Street
Phone Douglas 2898
San Francisco, - - Cal.
Xorton Elevator Door Closer
ELEVATOR
SUPPLY &
REPAIR CO.
Elevator Signals
Elevator Accessories
Xorton Door Closers
323 Underwood Building,
525 Market Street
Phone Douglas 2898
San Francisco, - - Cal.
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The Architect and Eno^ineer
ARCHITECTS' SPECIFICATION INDEX-Conttnued
STEEL & IRON— STRUCTURAL— Continued
Western Iron Works, 141 Beale St., San Fran-
cisco.
Woods & Huddart, 444 Market St.. San Fran-
cisco.
STEEL PRESERVATIVES
Biturine Company of America, 24 California
St., San Francisco.
Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Boston Mass. (See
Adv. for Coast agencies.)
STEEL BARS FOR CONCRETE
Kahn and Rib Bars, made by Trussed Concrete
Steel Co. (See Adv. for Coast agencies.)
Woods & Huddart, 444 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
STEEL MOULDINGS FOR STORE FRONTS
J. G. Braun, 537 W. 35th St., New York, and
615 S. Paulina St., Chicago.
STEEL FIREPROOF WINDOWS
United States Metal Products Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
STEEL STUDDING
Collins Steel Partition. Parrott & Co., San Fran-
cisco and Los Angeles.
STEEL ROLLING DOORS
Kinnear Steel Rolling Door Co., W. W. Thurs-
ton. Rialto Bldg., San Francisco.
STONE
California Granite Co., 518 Sharon Bldg., San
Francisco.
Boise Sandstone Co., Boise, Idaho.
STORAGE SYSTEMS
S. F. Bowser & Co., 612 Howard St., San
Francisco.
SURETY BONDS
Globe Indemnity Co., Insurance Exchange Bldg.,
San Francisco.
H. Y. MacMeans & Co., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco.
Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Co., First
National Bank Bldg., San Francisco.
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland, Mills Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Pacific Coast Casualty Co., Merchants' Exchange
Bldg., San Francisco.
THEATER AND OPERA CHAIRS
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
Telephone Electric Equipment Co., 612 Howard
St., San Francisco.
TILES, MOSAICS. MANTELS, ETC.
California Tile Contracting Company, 206 Shel-
don Bldg., San Francisco.
Mangrum & Otter, 561 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
The Mosaic Tile Co., 230 Eighth St., San Fran-
TILE FOR ROOFING
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Gladding, McBean S: Co., Crocker Bldg., San
Francisco.
United Materials Co., Crossley Bldg., San Fran-
TILE^'WALLS— INTERLOCKING
Denison Hollow Interlocking Blocks, Ochsner
Bldg., Sacramento.
Thermos Brick Co., Monadnock Bldg., San
Francisco.
TIN PLATES
American Tin Plate Co., Riato Bldg., San Fran-
VITREO'US CHINAWARE
Western States Porcelain Co.. Richmond. Cal.
VACUUM CLEANERS
The \'ak-Klean Vacuum Cleaner, Pneulectric
Co., Pacific Coast Agts., 943 Phelan Bldg.,
San Francisco.
Giant Stationary Suction Cleaner, manufactured
by Giant Suction Cleaner Co., 731 Folsoni
St., San Francisco and Third and Jefferson
Sts.. Oakland.
Invincible Vacuum Cleaner, R. W. Foyle,
.Agent. San Francisco.^
"Excello" Stationary \'acuum Cleaner, F. W.
Schaer Bros., Pacific Coast agents, Santa
Maria Bldg.. San Francisco.
"Tuec" Air Clenner. manufactured by United
Electric Co.. 110 Jessie St., San Francisco.
B. &• W. Stationary \'acuum Cleaner, sold by
•Arthur T. Riggs, 510 Claus Sprcckels Bldg.,
S->n Francisco.
VALVES
Jenkins Bros.. 247 Mission St., San Francisco.
VALVE PACKING
"Palmetto Twist," sold by H. N. Cook Belting
Co., 317 Howard St., San Francisco.
VARNISHES .
W. P. Fuller Co., all principal Coast cities.
Glidden Varnish Co., Cleveland, O., represented
on the Pacific Coast by Whittier-Coburn Co.,
San Francisco, and Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los
Angeles.
Standard Varnish Works, 113 Front St., San
Francisco.
S. F. Pioneer Varnish Works, 816 Mission St.,
San Francisco.
Moller & Schumann Co., Hilo Varnishes, 1022-24
Mission St., San Francisco.
R. N. Nason & Co., San Francisco and Los An-
geles.
VENETIAN BLINDS, AWNINGS, ETC.
C. F. Weber & Co., 365 Market St., San Fran-
cisco.
WALL BEDS
Marshall & Stearns Co., 1154 Phelan Bldg., San
Francisco.
WALL BOARD
Bishopric Wall Board sold by I. E. Thayer &
Co., San Francisco, and Central Door &
Lumber Co., Portland, Oregon.
WALL SAFES
Lowrie Wall Safe, sold by C. Roman Co., 173
Jessie St., San Francisco.
WATER HEATERS
Pittsburg Water Heater Co., 237 Powell St., San
Francisco.
Hoffman Heater Co., Sutter St., San Francisco.
Radke Heaters, sold by Schaer Bros., 173 Jessie
St., San Francisco.
WATERPROOFING FOR CONCRETE, BRICK,
ETr.
"Inipervite." sold by E. .\. Bullis & Co. (Sec
adv. on page 26.)
Concreto Cement Gloating, manufactured by the
Muralo Co. (See color insert for Coast dis-
tributors.)
Concrewaltuni. Manufactured by the Goheen
Mfg. Co., Canton. Ohio. C. W. Coburn &
Co., 320 Market St., San Francisco, and .A.
J. Capron, .Ains.worth Bldg., Portland, Pacific
Coast .Agents.
Fibrestone & Roofing Co., 971 Howard St., San
Francisco.
Glidden's Concrete Floor Dressing and Liquid
Cement Enamel, sold on Pacific Coast by
Whittier, Coburn Company, San Francisco and
Tibbetts-Oldfield Co., Los Angeles.
Imperial Co., 183 Stevenson St., San Francisco.
Samuel Cabot Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass., agencies
in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Port-
land, Tacoma and Spokane.
The Building Material Co., Inc., 583 Monadnock
Bldg., San Francisco.
Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Inc. (See Adv. for
Coast agencies.)
WHITE ENAMEL FINISH
"Gold Seal," manufactured and sold by Bass-
Hueter Paint Company. All principal Coast
cities.
"Satinette," Standard Varnish Works, 113 Front
St., San Francisco.
Moller & Schumann Co., Hilo Varnishes, 1022
Mission St., San Francisco.
Trus-Con Sno-wite. manufactured by Trussed
Concrete Steel Co. (See Adv. for Coast dis-
tributors.
WINDOWS— REVERSIBLE, ETC.
Perfection Reversible Window Co., 2025 Market
St., San Francisco.
Whitney Adjustable Window Co., San Fran-
cisco. (See page 151.)
Hauser Reversible Window Co., Balboa Bldg.,
San Francisco.
WINDOW' SHADES
Top Light Shade Co.. 7i7 Market St.. Oiikland.
WIRE FABRIC
Wadsworth. Howland & Co.. Inc. (See .Adv. on
page 31 for Coast agencies.)
U. S. Steel Products Co., Rialto Bldg., San
Francisco.
L. A. Norris Co., 140 Townsend St., San Fran-
cisco.
WOOD MANTELS
Fink & Schindler, 218 13th St., San Francisco.
Mangrum & Otter, 561 Mission St., San Fran-
cisco.
The Architect and Engineer
SAN FRANCISCO
LOS ANGELES
Madelaid'^uaranteed by^
The Paraffin^ Paint Cp Ki|2785
SEATTLE PORTLAND AND SPOKANE
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Tlic Architect and Engineer
TILING
MANTELS
GRATES
A. S. MANGRUM, Pres. & Mgr. CHAS. C. HANLEY. Sec'v & Treas.
MANGRUM & OTTER
INCORPORATED
FURNACE AND STEAM HEATING
HOTEL AND KITCHEN OUTFITS
Stoves. Ranges. Refrigerators, Tin and Enameled Ware
Telephone Kearny
3155
561-563 MISSION ST.
SAN FRANCISCO
AERO-GAS is 50 Per Cent CHEAPER Than City Gas
Aero-Gas is Best for Cooking, Heating and Illuminating
of country houses, factories, public buildings, schools,
churches, etc. Made from ordinary Motor Gasoline — non-
poisonous, non-odorous, non-explosive — can be used when
city gas is not obtainable, or can be substituted for city gas
without changing piping, ranges, heaters, or lighting fix-
tures. Architects should investigate. Circulars free.
THE
UTILITY GAS GENERATOR CO.
PHONES: DOUGLAS 2400 GARFIELD 7937
340 SAxsoME Street San Francisco, Cal.
Special Haws Drinking Fountain for New
San Francisco City Hall.
HAWS SANITARY
Drinking Fountains
are used today in the best State. County and Municipal
Buildings on the Pacific Coast. Also in Schools, Theaters,
Lodge Rooms, Parks, Depots, etc.
Do You Want the Best? Specify HAWS.
Send for Catalogue
Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co.
1808 Harmon Street, BERKELEY, CAL.
C. F. WEBER CO.
San Francisco and Los Angeles
GRAVITY SPIRAL CHUTE
/-PV' fl|
Economical Method of Lowering Boxes, Package Goods and Merchandise
^ ^tT^W
MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
^■■T #19
Manufacturers of Spirals, Automatic Siraight-Lift Eleva-
tors, Gravity Freiglit Conveyors and Power Conveyors.
Engineers and Designers of Labor-Saving Conveying
Systems.
WRITE FOR CATALOG
QtaniKflS 602 MISSION STREET
«t^rarB08»» San Francisco
^K^^^B- 9i^H
TELEPHONE SUTTER 678
^^m>^.,,^y^^
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The Architect and Eui'inccr
19
FLAT FINISH
On Mission Work
That soft dull rubbed effect can
now be secured with no expense for
rubbing, and yet with a finish having
all the good qualities of a rubbed
varnish.
Can be used over stain, shellac, gloss, or
other varnishe<, and the finest woodwork.
Its jelly-like nature, with nothing to sep-
arate or settle out, insures a uniform finish
on all work.
It is free from wax.
You will be interested in Hilo Flat Finish. Let
us send further information and sample of work.
Moller & Schumann Co., 1022-24 Mission St.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
American 2Ceene Cement Co.
Office, 2.57 Monadnock Building, SAN FRANCISCO
Works, SIGUARD, UTAH
Formerly Known as BICKEL'S KEENE CEMENT
"Strongest Keene Cement Known"
RECENT SAN FRANCISCO BUILDINGS:
Flood Residence, Bliss & Faville, Architects
Physicians' Building, Frederick H. Meyer, Architect
Hotel Ramona, Smith & Stewart, Architects
American Keene Cement Company
of California
Telephone Garfield 7331
SAN FRANCISCO
257 Monadnock Building
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20
The Architect and Eng^ineer
^' Hj>me Site Values ^
NEW HOME OF THE HENRY COWELL LLME & CEMENT COMPANY
v'^AN FRANCISCO
HEXRY H. MEYERS, ARCHITECT
The Exterior of this Building
is Finished in
Enamel Ivory Brick
Manufactured b\'
Los Angeles Pressed Brick
Company
Sold bv
UNITED MATERIALS COMPANY
CROSSLEY BUILDING, SAN FRANCISCO
Distributors for Northern California
Wlirii wriliiiK to Ailveitiscrs pli-aso nuMiti.in tlii.* magazine.
The Architect and Eui^^inccr 21
Even Old Boreas
Gives It Up!
- :'"'^'^~~^^ OurRoofingTinp rov e s i t s
., ^, , /v^r^ true worth when tested by
■/^C^i: ; Storm. Old Boreas, travel-
(|4^ ing through space at sixty
miles an hour, is prone to
^^ ^ . ^;/ sweep every roof in his path
['a i'^iS-Jli unless it is made of ||„
.. mw, ,
^^ Wv^^i^I^A^c"^ ^ Copper Bearing Open Hearth
*fiissip&4ilR00FING TIN
''-r*r^; manufactured exclusively by
^. !j this Company. Send for book-
let "Copper — Its Effect Upon
Steel fur Roofing Tin."
'^jl Every architect, roofer and
builder should read it.
Copper Bearing Open Hearth Roofing Tin bears the stamp " C. B. Open
Hearth" in addition to brand and weight of coating. We also manu-
facture Keystone Copper Bearing Sheets, both Black and Galvanized.
Ameiicda Slieet MlinPlateCoMpaw
■^ General Offices: lTickBuadin9,Ktt6bui9h,Pa.
— District Sales Offices =
Chicago Cincinnati Denver Detroit New Orleans New York Philadelphia
Pittsburgh St. Louis
Export Representatives: L'. S. Steel Products Company. New York City
Pac. Coast Representatives: U. S. Steel Products Co.. San Francisco. Los Angeles. Portland. Seattle
When writing to .\ilverti?ers please mention this mag'izine.
22
The Architect and Eng^ineer
HARDWOOD FLOORS for the FAIR
NEW YORK STATE BUILDtXG now In-ing ErtrtLil at the Panama-Pacific Grounds, San Francisco
This will be one of the Best Built State Buildings at the Big Fair.
OAK FLOORS THROUGHOUT
LAID BY
HARDWOOD INTERIOR COMPANY
554 Bryant Street SAN FRANCISCO
GIANT MODEL "A"
OAKLAND
3rd and Jefferson Streets
Phones
Oakland 1374
Lakeside 67
HIS machine, known as our
Model "A" medium or high
vacuum, handles a great vol-
ume of air on small H. P.
Manufactured in Oakland.
Winner of Gold Medal at State
Fair, 1913, against all competitive vacuum
cleaners. The Judges were members of the
California State Engineering Department.
This machine embodies the vacuum cleaner
process and can be instantly converted into
a powerful compressor. Estimates cheerfully
furnished to architects, contractors and build-
ers. Hundreds of our machines in operation.
Siiclion Cleaner Company
SAN FRANCISCO
731-733 Folsom Street
Phone Kearny 2684
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The Architect and Eno^inccr
23
SMHUETER VARINISHESSr^r^''^
ice 18S7
f
SAN FRANCISCO PIONEER VARNISH WORKS |f„~/?o*«"a"S
Branches— LOS ANGELES, PORTLAND, SEATTLE. Kansas, Rhode Island, 23d & 24th Sts.
"^on Buprin
Self Releasing Fire Exit Latches
Safe Exit a Universal Demand
Pat. U. S. and Canada
Approved by New York Board of Fire Underwriters
Absolutely Reliable
Safeguard Against Panic Disasters
A Few Dollars Spent for Safe Exits Should be a
Mental Relief
AGENTS ON THE COAST
W. H. STEELE Los Angeles. CaL
A. W. PIKE & CO San Francisco, CaL
A. J. CAPRON Portland, Ore.
F. T. CROWE & CO Spokane, Wash.
F. T. CROWE & CO Tacoma, Wash.
F. T. CROWE & CO Seattle, Wash.
WM. N. O'NEIL & CO Vancouver. B. C-
Ask for Catalogue No. 12 Q
VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO.
GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS
INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA
In "Sweet's Index," Pages 770-771
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24
The Architect and Engineer
ROYAL FLUSH VALVES
are rapidly supplanting all other meth-
ods of flushing water closets, urinals
and slop sinks.
Flushing same quantity of water
each operation of handle, no waste • —
noiseless. Write for catalog.
N. O. NELSON MFG. CO.
Steam and Plumbing Supplies
San Francisco Warehouse and Office:
978 Howard St., Tel Kearny 4970
LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO
SCHAER BROS.
Factory Representatives
Excello Vacuum Machines
Eclipse Stoves and Ranges
Radke Hot Water Heaters
We cordially invite you to visit our
demonstrating room,
173 JESSIE STREET
(Ground Floor)
Opp. Builders' Exchange, near Third Street
Phone Kearny 4728
CITY HALL, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
Bakewell & Brown, Architects.
For this important structure, Imperial Water-
proofing is being used by the McGilvray Stone
Co. for treating the beds and builds of all gran-
ite and stone work, by a surface application, to
prevent staining, caused by cement mortar.
WE SPECIALIZE
Water Proofing Problems
Above Ground — Under Ground
ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY
GUARANTEE RESULTS
Imperial Company
Builders Exchange Building
183 Stevenson St. San Francisco
F.W. FITZPATRICK
(with his Associated Specialists
in Steel-Framing, Heating,
Sanitation, etc.)
OES for the Architect who
only occasionally requires
such services what the
high-salaried and perma-
nent staffs of experts do
for the few really big
offices in the country. The fees are
moderate, the Service is of the very
highest order, thorough, most prompt
and enthusiastic.
Mr. Fitzpatrick's personal work is
limited to plan-problems, fire-preven-
tion, design and the artistic rendering,
"working-up" of perspectives, etc. from
designs made in collaboration with the
Architects or entirely of their own
conception.
Write for further data, illustrations
and rates.
4200 Sixteenth Street, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
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The Architect and E)i<^ineer 25
"PAINTS
for Every Purpose"
PIONEER WHITE LEAD
FULLER VARNISHES
WASHABLE WALL FINISH
PIONEER SHINGLE STAIN
Are Manufactured by
W. P. FULLER & CO.
San Francisco
Oakland Portland
Sacramento Seattle
Stockton Tacoma
Los Angeles Spokane
Long Beach Boise
Pasadena San Diego
Factories at South San Francisco
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26 The Architect and Enpneer
E. A. BULLIS & CO.
Merchants National Bank Bldg., San Francisco
Cement Finishing Products
CARBITE, floor surfacing-FEDERAL STEEL CE-
MENT HARDENER IMPERVITE waterproofing.
DRY COLORS
for
CEMENT MORTAR
OlTt line of colors are all of a basic nature which will not affect
the ^rength of the mortar and are made up of the be^ obtainable
from all parts of the world.
Write for our Color Gauge wherein is shown — not the color of
the minerals as you buy them from us, but the actual results obtained
by their use in a certain known mortar.
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
I'l'.c .\rchitcct and !:iii^{iit-,'
Central Fire Alarm Station, "s(Jl;a«i.^ San Francisco
(iJc-siKiud ti\ I .iiisultiiiK' H'l.iril ..I Arthititts and Painted by 1. K. Ki'^scl)
Soil- Manufacturtrs
THE MURALO CO.
New York
A, L.C.REENE. AKcnt
Distrilmt<jrs
D. H. RHODES
546 Valencia St.. S. F.
SUNSET PAINT CO.
627 So. Main St., L. A.
Exterior Surface
Painli-d witli
3 Coats
of i:^
CONCRETO
CEMENT COATING
CRUDE OIL BURNERS
New Improved 1915 Model
SIMPLEX Centrifugal Rotary
Now Ready for Delivery
Ordinary Crude Fuel Oil (Residuum Petroleum) costing from 80 cents to $1.10
per bbl.. (42 gal.) (8.+ lbs. to gal.]
f Flash Point 123' to 200° F.
I Hurning Point 165° to 23.'>° F.
Laboratory Tests ( Gravity 14° to 18° lieaume
I Water and SludRe Vi to 2%
I .Xsphaltum (80 Penetration) 30 to 62%
Burning like gas, ( F.vaporation Tests in cast iron boilers 15.+ lbs. water from and
at 212° F. per 11). nil) n'tthout smoke, soot or carbon; an economy of 50 to 70% over
coal, gas or di.s^tillate.
The "Simf>lfx" atomizes or breaks up this heavy oil by centrifugal force, preheats
it to the flash poim from reflex heat of fire box. delivers and mixes the necessary air
for complete combustion by multivnne fans revolving with and under atomizing cup,
which cup is perfectly insulated by the constant feed of cold oil over its exposed sur-
face— all with one operation — all load on ball bearings — a '4 to ^j h. p. motor does the
work of pumping and burning the oil. Particidarly adajjted for installation in I'rcndi
ranges, small boilers (down to 15 in. dia. fire box), low pressure steam and hot water
heating. Apply or write nearest agency.
SALE AND INSTALLATION AGENCIES
FR.VNK A. STEVENS COMPANY 1105 Mission St.. San Francisco; 258 S. I>>s AnRclcs St.. I>>«
.•XnRelrs.
T.ATOl'RKTTE FICAI, fOMP.XNV. 3?lh and S.icramcnto Streets, Sacramento.
THE C.Ari.I) t (IMI'ANV. IJtIi .ind Kvcrctt Streets. Portland, Ore.
IIKN OLSKN ( ()MI'.\NV. 11.10 ( ommcrrr Street. Tacoma, Wash.
STE.VM SF'KCT.M/IV AND SITPLV ( OMP.WY. 70 WashinRton Street, Seattle, W.ish.
It.XKR &■ .NNDKRSON. Ltd . 10(,0 Homer Street, Vancouver. R. C.
28
Tlic Architect and Engineer
ARCHITECTS!!
ATTENTION!!!
Western States |
Porcelain Ware Co. |
. WHITE PORCELAIN ./j^
For your SANI-
TARY PORCE-
LAIN WARE
specify the Calif or-
Ilia product made
by the WESTERN STATES PORCELAIN CO. at Richmond, Cal.,
of the highest grade clays by most experienced workmen and the latest
improved machinery, competing in quality and prices with the best
Eastern goods, thus guaranteeing quick delivery and service.
Illustrated catalog mailed on request.
WESTERN STATES PORCELAIN CO.
HERBERT F. BROWN, President
Manufacturers of
PLUMBERS VITREOUS CHINA WARE
RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
For Sound and Economical Concrete Specify
\m SAND mm and rock co.'s
Sharp Clean Concrete Sand. We carry three sizes
of Crushed and Screened Concrete Gravel
Roofing Gravel
Main Office:
MUTUAL BANK BUILDING
704 Market St., SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Douglas 2944
HANCOCK GRAMMAR SCHOOL
FACED WITH 60,000
Red Stock Brick
Supplied by the
DIAMOND BRICK CO.
San Francisco, Cal.
We ScU
ARTISTIC CLAY BRICK
AT REASONABLE PRICES
Sales Office Telephone
BALBOA BUILDING Sutter 2987
The Architect and lln<^ineer
29
Residence as executed 1)\- David
]. Myers. Architect, one of many,
showing Ijeautiful and artistic
effects made practical throui^h
specifying- Whitney \\'in(lo\vs.
THE WHITNEV
WINDOW I
WM. H. PRINGLE, Mgr.
TELEPH3SE GXRFIELD 7956
522 Sharon Building, San Francisco.
Steiger
Terra Cotta ^^ Pottery
Works
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA. PRESSED BRICK. SEWER PIPE
CHIMNEY PIPE. FLUE LINING. FIRE BRICK
MANTEL TILE. ACIO WARES
Factory: South San Francisco
San Mateo Co.
Yard: 18th and Division Sts.
San Francisco
Main Office: 729 Mills Building
Telephone Douglas 3010 SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.
ENAMELED BRICK
MAT AND TRANSPARENT GLAZE
PACIFIC SEWER PIPE CO.
825 EAST SEVENTH STREET LOS ANGELES
Gladding.NcBean&Co.
Manufacturers Clay Produgts
Crocker Bldg. San Francisco
Works. Lincoln.Cal
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30
The Architect and Engineer
Municipal Auditorium, San Francisco
Designed by Consulting Board of Architects
Lindgren & Company, Contractors
EQUIPPED WITH
RUSSWIN PANIC BOLTS,
UNIT LOCKS AND
DOOR CHECKS
I
FURNIvSHED THROUGH
JOOST BROS., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Co.
DIVISION
American Hardware Corporation, Successor, New Britain, Conn.
Commercial Bldg., 833 Market St., San Francisco
NEW YORK CHICAGO LONDON, ENG.
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The Arcliitcct and Eui^inccr
31
^ur Cement Building is full ofTlbles ^
PORES IN AVERAGE
CEMENT WALL
^V>^^-"''WKg! iyiri|>iii'' isiiwii.n,aMiii4i
. ..^ atf
LNLARGln
Your Cement or Stucco Buildings
Need ''Bay State" Brick and
Cement Coating Protection
THE object of " BAY STATE " Brick & Cement Coating is to water-
proof and decorate concrete, cement, stucco, plaster and brick sur-
faces. It overcomes the dull, monotonous color of the ordinary
Portland Cement and prevents such surfaces from showing spots, blotches,
discoloration or dampness after storms. By filling all of the pores in
the surface, it prevents hair cracks and other disfiguration. By exclud-
ing dampness it preserves all of the Building Materials as well as insures
a dr\' inside wall.
Write for our newly issued booklet
Xo. 1 today which contains complete in-
formation on the subject of waterproof-
ing and decorating concrete surfaces.
Wadsworth, Rowland & Co., Inc.
Mfrs. of BAY STATE I^EiL pSotective COATING
BOSTON, MASS.
TNADE
riAMK
Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.
BAY STATE
Z2
The Architect and Ens[i)ieer
IIOTKL CMFT, SAN FRANCISCO
(,. A. AIM'I.KCAKTII. Arcliinct V. J. VVALKKK COMPANY, lUiilJcrs
EQUIPPED WITH A
roUR SWEEPER TUEC
UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY, Canton, Ohio
1 10 Jessie Street, San Francisco. Cal.
The Architect and Ilmj^iiicer
33
T'UI? rfcm UlT' A I? r'TTlJK t> at* the only single piece type curb
lllry U\JLlL3£jI\t\ I^UIVIJ JDi\rV BAR MADE ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
SECTIONAL VIEW OF DOLBEAR CURB BAR IN CONCRETE
SOLID .WCIIORACH — X( )N-\VI-:i)(;i.\G — MECHAXICALLV PERFliCT
THE AMERICAN STEEL BAR MFG. CO.
. MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BLDG.
SAN FRANCISCO
F. T. CROWE & CO.
Agents
Seattle 411 Qlobe BIdg.
Tacoma 1005 - A Street
Spokane So. 164 Madison St.
Portland 4.S - 4th St.
UNION LIME CO.
Agents Southern California
Seventh & Alameda Sts., Los Angeles
FRED H. FIGEL
Agent
San Jose, Calif.
THE HOFFMAN Instantane-
ous Gas WATER HEATER
Needs No Attention
The Hoffman is the
Official Automatic
Water Heater of the
Panama-Pacific Ex-
position. Over 100
in use.
Phone, Kearny 4325
The Hoffman Heater Company
LORAIN, OHIO
PACIFIC COAST BRANCH:
397 Sutter St., San Francisco
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34
The Architect and En^^ineer
^'Concrete for Permanence"
Notice IV ho Uses
Atlas -White
non- Gaining Portland Cement.
The kind of buildings it goes into,
and the prominence of the archi-
tects who accept it. That's the
fine^ advertising Atlas- White has!
The produdt can say more for itself
than we can say for it.
PACIFIC COAST DISTRIBUTORS OF
ATLAS WHITE
United Materials Co., - San Francisco, Cal.
Pacific Portland Cement Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Santa Cruz Portland Cement Co., San Francisco
Oro Grande Lime 6c Stone Co., Los Angeles. Cal.
Sur set Lime Company, - Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles Lime Company, Los Angeles, Cal.
Western Commercial Company, Los Angeles. Cal.
California Portland Cement Co., Pasadena, Cal.
Robert H. Winn Co., - San Diego, Cal.
Howard Company, - - Oakland, Cal.
F. T. Crowe & Company, - Seattle, Wash.
F. T. Crowe & Company, - Tacoma, Wash.
F. T. Crowe & Comp>iny, - Spokane, Wash.
Evans, Coleman & Evms, - Victoria, B. C.
Evans, Coleman & Evans, Vancouver, B. C.
F. T. Crowe & Company, - Portland, Ore.
^f.'':2i%
f/-^ WHITE -^XN
ATLAS)
i.^. CEMENT A..^
Wt'Cii writini{ to .\dvertisprs plcisc mcntic.ii this m.ig.izinc.
The .Irchitcct and lim^iiiccr
35
HY-RIB
WHAT DEPTH DO YOU REQUIRE?
S|>ecify My-kib by its depth — choose the depth of ribs that most closely meets your exact
re<iiiiremcnts. Our complete line: each type furnished in three gauges, also in Trus Con
Copper Bearing Sheets: runs in depth from flat Rib Lath to W Ribs. 13/16" Ribs, 15/16" Ribs
and 1 'A" Ribs. The correct material is available for every possible use.
IIY-RIH is a unit of forms, reinforcement, lath and studs.
Important recent installations, involving nearly one-half million s(|uare feet of material,
are the Fine .\rls Ituilding and the Main Entrance Tower, at Panama-Pacific Exposition, also
the new -Vuditorium at Oakland.
We also manufacture concrete reinforcement, metal lath. Unitiil Steel Sash, Truscon
Steel Sash, Curb Hars. Armor Plate, etc.
TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY
LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE SPOKANE
CONCREWALTUM
The Original damp proofing oil paint for CONCRETE. PLASTER,
BRK^K and MASOXRY SURFACES. Any color or finish desired.
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IT STICKS
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
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fCR GAi yA^IZED lf>0/V
X-OM IRON AND STJIEL
THE GOHEEN MANUFACTURING CO.
CANTON, OHIO
C. W. COBURN & COMPANY A. J. CAPRON
320 Market Street 17-18 Ainsworth Building
San F'rancisco, Cal. Portland, Oregon
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36
The Architect and Eui^ineer
What is More Troublesome than to Pack Radiator Valves?
You nevcT seem to have the ri^ht size packingr. Because
there is no active rod travel through the stuffing box the pack-
ins; sets and gets hard, and the valves leak more or less when
opened or closed.
PALMtTTO TWIST
can bf unstranded and any size valve packed from one spool.
It cannot burn — it's all asbestos. Does not set hard — because
a perfect lubricant is forced into eacli strand.
Use PALMETTO TWIST on all the valves, and you will
not have to repack so often.
We will Send you a sample spool FREE. Just to prove this.
H. N. COOK BELTING CO..
317-319 Howard St.. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
A. KNOWLES
Metal Furring, Plastering and
Decorations
Phone Douglas 3451
985 FOLSOM ST.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. I
Specialist
in
"CAEN
STONE"
AUSTIN Improved Cube
Concrete Mixer
Made in all sizes and styles of mountings for
general concrete work, for road and pavement
construction, and for bituminous concrete work.
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING &
CONTRACTING CO.
Main Office, Railway Exchange, CHICAGO ILL.
Direct Factory Branch in SAN FRANCISCO,
Temporary Office:
A. M.SKILLMAN, 1235 FINEST, S;in Francisco
PACIFIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO.
ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS
Heating and Ventilating, Electrical In-
stallations, Fire Extinguishing Apparatus
THE GRINNELL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
Main Office: ;o7 MONTGOMERY STREET. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
II7-II8 Colman Building Seattle Wash.
Branch Offices: .) 5°f5°5 McKay Building Portland Ore.
826 Paulsen Building Spokane, Wash,
563 I. W. Hellman Building Los Angeles, Cal.
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■QUALITY COUNTS'
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To Architects and Booth Builders
Save Time and Money f
u-ith htst results.
Ornamental Work,
in Wood, Plaster, Compo,
"Fibro" and Iron.
15,000 Stock Models to choose from.
Mouldings, Capitals, Brackets, Friezes, Coves, Panels, Shields, Urns, etc., etc., etc.
Also Special Lighting Fixtures — Standards ^^^eS ^?^'^^'
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Exclusive Agents — Decorators Supply Co., Chicago.
N. Y. Car\-ed MouMing Co. and others
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San Francisco, Cal.
155 NEW MONTGOMERY ST.
Phone Kearny 1991
Note thei^-
.Air Space
BUILD of
Concrete Slabs
A FIREPROOF BUILDING
OF REINFORCED CON-
CRETE FOR THE SAME
MONEY AS A COMBUSTI-
BLE STRUCTURE OF WOOD
Walls and Partitions of
Concrete Slabs==
Waterproof, Crackproof,
Everlasting==San i tary
"^ Note the Air Space
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CONSTRUCTION CO.
Parker & Ninth Sts. West Berkeley, Cal.
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38
The Architect and Eno^ineer
San Francisco
Metal Stamping
and
Corrugating
Company
STAMPED AND SPUN
SHEET METAL
ORNAMENTS.
STATUE WORK,
MISSION TILE
554-556 TREAT AVE.
NEAR NINETEENTH ST.
Phone Mission 2421
Home Phone M-3428
^r^l^
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA Statue of Sheet Metal
Vulcan Iron Works
(Established 1851)
STRUCTURAL STEEL
AND CAST IRON
ORNAMENTAL IRON
ROCK BREAKERS
BLAKE PATTERN DODGE PATTERN
Works I Francisco and Kearny Streets
and ' c r- ,• ,
Olfice * ^" Francisco, Cal.
The Cutler Mail Chute
Mail Box— L.C. Smith Building
Seattle. Wash..
Gaggin & Gatrsrin, Architects,
Syracuse. N. Y.
Pacific
Coast
Represen-
tatives :
San Francisco,
Cal.,
Thomas Day
Company.
Portland,
Ore.
C. W. Boost.
Seattle and
Tacoma,
Wash.,
D. E. Fryer
&Co.
Spokane,
Wash.
E.G.
Tousley.
Cutler Mail Chute Co.,
ROCHESTER, N, Y.
Cutler Building.
OENAAVENTAL
IR0N65R0NZE
5TRVCTVRAL STEEL
CINCINNATI
SAfJ FRANCISCO
WF&TERN BVILDERS SVPPIY CO
155 NEW MONTGOMERY ST.
LOS ANGELES
SWEETSER (j BALDWIN SAFE CO
200 EAST 912 ST
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The Architect and Em^ineer
39
-'^:. Isometric view
^^i . of the Oscil-
lating Portal
Wa I 1 B ed
showing how
the same bed
may be used,
at will, either
on the sleeping
'porch or in the
froom.
Sleeping Porch
Bed Room
MARSHALL & STEARNS CO., ^^\';?,'Si:'f ^„ ,,. ^^fLf^'^ ,
' 1152 Phelan Buildintr 1774 BroadwAv
Geo. H. I)vi-k Fri'sidciu
K. \V. Dyer. Vic.-Pres
W. J. DvKR. Sec'y
DYER BROTHERS
Golden West Iron Works, Inc.
Structural Iron and Steel Contractors
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK
Office and works:
17th and KANSAS STREETS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Phone Market 134
Guaranteed Building Specialties
SEE OUR LIST
Enameled Brick (American Enameled Brick
& Tile Co.)
Safety Treads (American Mason Safety Tread
Co.
Hollow Metal Steel and Bronze Doors
and Trim (Monarch Metal Mfg. Co.)
Revolving Door (Atchison.)
Medicine Cabinets (Corey Metal Mfg. Co.)
AAetal Lockers ^Hart & Cooley Co.)
V\ arehouse Doors, Rolling Steel Shiit=
ters. Garage and Elevator Doors
(Variety Manufacturing Co.)
Dumb Waiters (Energy Elevator Co.)
Radiator Valves (Lavigne Manufacturing Co.)
Elevating Window Fixtures (Tabor Sash
Fixture Co.)
Metal Weather Strip, Bronze and Zinc
(Monarch Metal Weather Strip Co.)
Waterproofing Compound and Steel
Cement Hardener (' Insulite," "Aqua-
Vjar" and "National.")
Venetian Blinds (Swedish Venetian Blind
Co.)
C. JORGENSEN & COMPANY '" f^^'^llc^lV'^^
Telephone Kearn\ 2386
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The Architect and Engineer
MYROX HUNT
and
ELMER GREY
Architects
Los Angeles
Stained with
Cabot's
Shingle Stain
CABOT'S CREOSOTE SHINGLE STAINS
THE ORIGINAL AND STANDARD STAINS
Distinguishable by their soft depth and freshness of color, richness of tone, and
durability. No muddy or greasy effects, no blackening, no washing off. They have
stood the test more than twenty-five years.
Cabot's Sheathing and Deafening "Quilt." Cabot's Waterproof Cement
Stains. Conservo Wood Preservative. Cabot's Waterproof Brick Stains.
Samuel Cabot, inc., SoIe Manufacturers, Boston, MaSS.
( Pacific Building Materials Co., San Francisco.
Agents \ The Mathews Paint Company, Los Angeles. (Stain).
' Waterhouse & Price Company, Los Angeles. (Quilt).
J. G. BRAUIN
615-621 S. Paulina St., Chicago, 111.
527-541 W. 35TH ST.. NEW YORK
CARRIES * COMPLKTE STOCK OF
Steel Mouldings for Store Fronts
Elevator Enclosures, Etc.
Plain and Ornamenlal Sash Bars, Leaves, Rosettes
Pickets and Ornamental Rivets, Square Root
Anile Iron from %'x%'x\-l6' Upwards
Square Tubing for Elevators Elevator %'^ol;if, Jn^Bulillrrs^on^'rA^^^^^^^^^^^^
Enclosures and Office RaUings
PATENT SHEET METAL SHEARS PUNCHING MACHINES
All parts, including the main body, are made of forged steel, which make* these
tools lar superior to any made from cast steel. Q The Punch Machines are made
from steel plates. AU movable parts are steel forgings. All parts which can be
are tempered. The Eccentric pillar blocks are made with Independent steel ringa.
Some of these Machines also have Shears for cutting Angle, Tee or Plat Iron.
WRin fOR CATALOG
AND PRICK
OVER 900
MACHINES
SOLD
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41
p. Noble. Pres.
Edward Bonneau Noble, Vice-Pres.
Thomas Rolph. Sec'y
fartftr iloUins Mxii (Ha.
SUPPLIERS OF
Structural Steel, Forgings, Bolts, Rivets,
Frogs, Switches, Cast Iron Castings
General Office and Works
17th and MISSISSIPPI STS. SAN FRANCISCO
Telephone Market 215. also Connecting City Offices
City Offices
216-217 SHARON BUILDING
Telephone Sutter 4.!<S8
TELEPHONE
\ Mission 139
' Mission 59
Home Phone M 1841
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OFFICE ANO WOHKS: 621-651 FLORIDA ST.
BETWEEN Harrison and Bryant, 18th and 19th
San Francisco, Calif.
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Western Iroin Works
STRUCTURAL IRON and
STEEL CONTRACTORS
Gas Holders, Vault Linings, Jails. Fire Escapes, Beams, Channels. Anj^les
and Steel Wheelbarrows Carried in Stock
Phones: Kearny 575
J 1250
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R. J. BRODE. Vice-Pres.
LOUIS R. KOLM, Sec'tv
BRODE IRON WORKS
Established 1886 Incorporated 1913
Fabricators and Contractors of Structural Steel
and
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK
Telephone Kearny 2464
31 to 37 HAWTHORNE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Between Howard and Folsom Sts., East of Third Street
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TELEPHONE. MISSION 1763 HOME PHONE. J 2376
C. J. HILLARD CO., Inc.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Bank and Office Railings. Elevator Enclosures and Cars.
Cast Iron Stairs and Store Fronts. Wire Work. Fire Escapes.
Nineteenth and Minnesota Sts. Q r r ]
Next to California Canneries ^^^ F ranClSCO, <>^al.
Telephone Mission 5230
Ralston Iron Works, Inc.
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Ornamental Iron Worfi
Twentieth and Indiana Sts. San Francisco, Cal.
Phone Main 322
The Palm Iron and Bridge Works
INCORPORATED
STRUCTURAL STEEL
ORNAMENTAL IRONWORK
15th and R Streets - SACRAMENTO, CAL.
MERRIT IRONING BOARD
THE attention of architects and owners i.s called to the
exceptional merits of the Merrit Ironing Board, the
latest improvement in folding ironing boards. This
ironing board lias given genuine satisfaction wherever
it has been installed. It is ver}' rigid, strong and simple.
Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List to
MERRIT IRONING BOARD COMPANY
1715 21 MISSION STREET - - - SAN FRANCISCO
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43
■^m
SPECIFY THE COLONIAL
HEAD THROAT and DAMPER
iHii bL£sr dbvicl; for opkn fireplaces
SEE SWEETS INDEX PAGES— 1702-3
SOLD ON THE PACIFIC COAST BY
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D. O. Church San Francisco ^ hv, c d i a^- c
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CHICAGO ::
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COMPANY
Hign Grade . . .
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PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS
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Power Plant and Water Works Materials
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CALIfORNIA ST[AM AND PLUMBING SUPPLY CO.
PIPE, VALVES AND FITTINGS opf.ce and warehouse:
FOR 671-679 FIFTH STREET
STEAM, GAS, WATER AND OIL
OOMF»LETf3 STOCK OR
The Kelly & Jones Company Products
WRITE EOR CATALOGUE
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Telephone Sutler 737
LITHOID FLOORING and
LITHOID DAMPPROOFING
This composition mixed and tested upon strict Chemical Analysis.
FLOORS made of this material POSITIVELY GUARANTEED.
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General Offices: 1034 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BLDG.
Telephone Sutter 1475 SAN FRANCISCO
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The Architect and Eiifi^inecr
Ever Have Trouble With Your
Furnace or Retort?
The fault is not always with
the Workmanship, sometimes it*s
the material.
Specify **Liverniore" when
you use Fire Brick or Fire
Clay Products of any kind and
y^ou can depend upon the qualify
being there. Special shapes and
sizes made to order. Standard
sizes carried in stock-
LIVERMORE FIRE BRICK CO.
LIVERMORE,
CALIFORNIA
STEEL TANKS COATED
WITH
BITURINE
CANNOT RUST (inside and out)
White House — O'Connor & Moffatt — Eastman Kodak
Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson — Commercial — Flood Bldgs.
TANKS ALL COATED.
24 California St., San Francisco Kearny 4478
THE KINNEAR MFG. CO.
COLUMBUS. OHIO
STEEL ROLLING FIREPROOF
DOORS AND SHUTTERS
Agents
Seattle - Portland - Los Angeles - Salt Lake City
San Francisco Office 517 Rialto Building
"FIRE — A CRIME"
We are equipped with two Pacific Coast Factories to manufacture
METAL DOORS — Tin. Kalamein, Composite^ Hollow Steel and Bronze, — Swinging,
Sliding, Folding, Elevator, Van Kannel Revolving Doors, and Wilson's Steel
Rolling Doors.
METAL WINDOWS — Underwriters. Hollow Metal of all kinds, Kalamein, Bronze
and Steel Sash gm^ See the SIMPLEX METAL WINDOW.
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525 Market St., San Francisco 750 Keller St., Los Angeles
Agents and Branches in all Coast Cities.
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Contents for December
P.AGE
TOWER OF JEWELS (in four colors) Frontispiece
Carerre & Hastings, Architects
THE PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION FROM AN ARCHITECT'S
VIEWPOINT 47
B. J. S. CahUl, A. I. A.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE PANAMA-PACIFIC INTER-
NATIONAL EXPOSITION 61
Lowell Hardy
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITIONS 7.-)
Louis C. Mullgardt
AN ARCHITECT'S IMPRESSIONS OF A WONDERFUL EXPOSI-
TION 77
W. Garden Mitchell, A. I. A.
THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EXPOSITION BUILDINGS - 8:!
W. D'A. Ryan
THE STATE BUILDINGS AT THE EXPOSITION - - - - 88
SOME NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN PLASTIC ART AT THE
EXPOSITION It:!
ARCHITECTURE 97
W. R. B. Willcox, F. A. I. A.
THE FEES OF ARCHITECTS 102
"PRACTICE AS AMERICAN INSTITUTE ARCHITECT" - - 104
SOME NOTES ON CLAYS AND TILES 10.-)
J. Clark
SOME HAND-CARVED FIREPLACES 108
EDITORIAL 112
AMONG THE ARCHITECTS 114
llndfc.x to .Advertiscmenls Paee 8]
46
The Architect and Engineer
STEEL BARS for Concrete REINFORCEMENT
WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF
TWISTED SQUARES, PLAIN SQUARES AND ROUNDS
We Will Make Lump Sum Bids on Re-
inforcement Fabricated and Installed.
WOODS & HUDDART
444 MARKET STREET
Tel. Sutter 2720
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
OIL BURNERS
VACUUM PLANTS
ICE MACHINES
The Three Essentials lor the Up-to-date
HOTEL and APARTMENT HOUSE.
I ,
'■ ' With a JAR VIS Guarantee Your Troubles Are Over.
Home Manufacture — Everything but the motors
T. P. JARVIS CRUDE OIL BURNING COMPANY
Phone Market 3397
275 Connecticut Street, SAN FRANCISCO
Virlical Partition in H.iL-kK'rounJ of ("ul
ARCHITECTS wKo design
Churches, Scnools ana Garages
SPECIFY
Acme Rolling Partitions
(Horizontal and X'ertical)
PERMANENT and EASY TO OPERATE
Your inquiry, giving number and size or
openings, will bring prompt reply. (Mention
this advcrtij^cmcnt when writing.)
UNION BLIND & LADDER CO., Inc.
.Vvi.S Prralta St., Oakland Phone Piedmont 171
BOISE SANDSTONE
Everla.sting Fast-Cutting Fireproof
Of Beautiful Color Inexpensive Strong * \
What more could be said of Perfect Stone •
BOISE STONE COMPANY
BOISE. IDAHO
Cut by nil Stone Contractor* on the Pacific Coast
When wiitiiitf lu .Xdvcitiscrs please mcnliuii this inag.izine.
The Architect and Em^inccr
riREX
FIREPROOFS
hy
Guido Blenio
Process.
White Process.
Firex
riREPROors Ejrh^t
FIRETRAPS
Economical
Effective
Enduring
Buildinjf Paper, Roofing and other
Building Materials rendered Fire-
proof with FIREX.
Firex Fireproofing
approved by the
PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION
FIREX OTLINE FIREPROOF PAINTS
cover 1,300,000 sq. yards of the interior of
the six largest Palaces at the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition.
Firex Reduces Insurance
Address -T IrvUz-A. V^\^. Phone
Merchants Exchange, S. F. Sutter 1640
Factory West Berkeley.
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The Architect and Ens[ineer
HAWAIIAN BUILDING, PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION
C. W. DICKEY. ARCHITECT
MEMBER
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
( BANKS
REFERENCES-^ ARCHITECTS
I OWNERS
LESTER H. STOCK
GENERAL BUILDING
CONTRACTOR
BUILDER OF
HAWAIIAN BUILDING
AND
ARKANSAS BUILDING
AT
P. P. I. E.
A. DUSENBERRY
Manager of Coutrucdon
12 GEARY ST., SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Doufflas 45%
\NlicM wiiling to Allvcrliscr^ |)lcasc iiiculioii tlii-i in:(ga?iiic.
y
gfeU9l|) "a.
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Frontispiece
Tlic Architect nnd Engineer
of California
December, 1914
CARERRE & HASTINGS, ARCHITECTS
THF
Architect and Engineer
Vol. XXXIX
Of California
Pacific Coast States
DECEMBER. 1914
No. 2.
> 5 9 5 C
COLOW.-IDE COURT OF FOUR SEASOSS
Henry Bacon. Architect
The Panama-Pacific Exposition from an Architect's
Viewpoint
r.y H. J. S. CAIlll.l.. A I. A.. 1". R. C. S.
TIIICKIC are i^ood reasons why an architect is tlie very last i)ers()n in the
world to (lescril)e a threat symphony of architecture such as the
Panama- Pacific MxpositicMi. lie is much too likely to sec orders, mold-
inj^s and details where he should really see only colonnades, colors and
effects. His knowledge of detail and the processes of constructi(jn is apt t()
dull his sensibilities to the bewilderment and confusion that is so fascinat-
inj^ to the layman. And before s^oiuitj any further, we mi^ht dwell a moment
on this very i|uestion of the enjoyment of any sj^reat complex work of art.
( )nly those who d(» not know too much and who can surrender wholly to
their senses, can really tj^et the tlirill and rhapsody «»f a mi}.jhty pasreant.
Those who are yctun^ will enjoy the I'air far more than those who are old.
Possibly this accounts for the fact that the nations when they were yctuntrer.
succeede<l so much better than we do in ravishin*; the mincls of the masses
bv the terrific architecture of their t<^mbs and tem])les. Xo doubt the first
48 The Architect and Engineer
triumphs of architecture in evoking the emotions were obtained by inspiring
awe. which in reality is nothing but the glorification of fear. If we can
reduce our feelings to those of a child or a savage, we can easily realize
how a very high wall, like a ver>- high cliff, will induce a sort of dread. It
is impossible to go close to a precipice of rock, such as can be passed on the
trail to the Upper Yosemite Falls, and look up to the towering mass above,
without the feeling of fear. It is probably explained by scientists as a racial
reminiscence of the danger from falling fragments. Then again a great
cave will overwhelm the senses and cause one to sj)eak in whispers, just as
a mighty dome or vault will do. Xo one can quite escape these primitive
feelings, and the reason is that they are based on deep-rooted and age-long
inherited racial recollections. But the nearer we are to the child and the
savage and the less our feelings have been drilled out of us by learning, the
quicker we shall respond to the primitive appeal of "fear" in architecture,
which is the basis of the "sublime." And next to what is huge and over-
whelming in heroic architecture usually developed in exposition work,
comes the use and joy in color. The full delight in color is reserved also for
children and semi-savages. We grow wise and gray by the same process.
The grayness of modem life is a sign of our weariness and sophistication.
Time will fade out anything. Youth and newness, freshness and folly even,
all are full colored and vivid. And here again the appeal of the Exposition
considered as an architectural spectacle is, primarily, to those who are
young and looking out onto life with hope : keen in enjoyment rather than
apt at analysis. In other words, the Panama- Pacific Exposition proper is
frankly a feast, a revel even in all that is gorgeous and intoxicating in archi-
tecture, sculpture, painting, gardening and illumination. .\nd the main
appeal is made to those with keen appetites and relish for all the good
things that can be fed to mortal vision, rather than to those who could ex-
plain and analyze them. It will therefore be my function to mi.x an appe-
tiser rather than to expound the menu or reveal the secrets of the chefs
receipts.
Let no one imagine from the tenor of the above remarks that this great
symposium of art and architecture appeals to youth because it is in the
least bit crude, or that it appeals to primitive tastes because it is in itself
the least bit primitive. Xo one could make a more misleading mistake. The
whole gorgeous pageant, the entire complex "scene."* is the verA- last word
in all that is sophisticated and down to the hour. .\11 the effects, no matter
how barbaric or spontaneous in appearance, have been worked out with
deliberate and cold-blooded science by a group of experts as highly trained
for the feat as any to be found on the continent.
When this great exposition was actually determined upon. I was in the
city of Portland, far removed from all discussion and local speculation.
Without claiming any prophetic faculty, but to show that the final realiza-
tion expresses an ideal common to a. great many oi us. I will repeat what a
friend and myself said in discussing the news at the time, long before even
the site had been finally settled upon.
.\fter^some discussion we determined three things. We said, this Fair
mast be at Xorth Beach, because as it celebrates a water triumph it must
be not only near the water but part of the water. It must not only flank
the bay. but the bay must be let into and must flow around the Exposition.
This could be done at I^ke Merced or near the Park, but these sites are not
near enough to the town. .Next we decided that, on account of the well-
known winds it should be built on the bazaar plan, a series of connected
interior courts, each a different type of oriental architecture and each with
The Architect and Ilni;;inccr 49
>tt)nc rimmctl pools of water to rcHoct tlic j^M<)ry of the walls around. l-"iiially
we concluded that the Mxjjosition architecture should differ from all at-
tempts heretofore, inasmuch as it should be one riot of color from top to
l)ottom. In the main these leadinj^ ideas have been realized with rather less
of water and much less of India, Kj^ypt and Ceylon that we anticipated.
And after all there has been deep wisdom in this. We are all |)rone to
make false analogies. We say, for instance, what the Atlantic has done for
the eastern coast, the Pacific will do for the western. We entirely overlook
the fact that water can divide as well as unite. The Atlantic is a j^ood high-
way between Europe and .America, but the I'acific is a barrier between
.\merica and .Asia. And just as day and nij.jht meet in mid-Pacific by uni-
versal consent, so do the lii^ht and the dark races of the ( )ccident and (Jrient
line up against each other here in permanent and unblendin^ demarkation.
The west coast of .America is. in a sense, the last boundary of the white race
;ind it is not to Asia that we turn for inspiration in the arts, but back to
lujrope where we came from. California is not only the same latitude as
.Southern Europe, but it is destined to be settled up through the Panama
L anal by immijj^ration from the Mediterranean. And, in a sense, San I*"ran-
cisco bay is a miniature epitome of the Mediterranean. The architecture of
the E.xposition expresses this perfectly. Eor it is inspired almost wholly by
the ancient forms developed in classic (ireece and Rome; in Spain and Italy
of the Renaissance, and in I'rance of our t)wn ep(Kh. .Added to these are
-ome motives reminiscent of the (lothic of Rouen and the l>yzantine of
Ravenna, and over all a hint that the domes of this new City by the (lolden
(late are kin to the domes of the old city by the Cjolden Horn.
( )n low fiat land, then, by the water's trt)ubled edg'e, lies this, the latest
sea-born city of a dream, and like a dream ephemeral and fleeting. Its
colored dftmes are clustered thick like bubbles of ocean foam blown up from
the storm-tossed breakers of the beach. Its color, seen from afar or from on
hi«.;h. is also the color of coagulate sea-foam, as though its walls were
modelled in new meerschaum or cut from old ivory. Its r(X)fs are fretted
like shells and colored like coral wet with brine. Its portals are stained as
copper keels salted with long voyages. Its domes are of many colors. Some
are of ct)ld orange, like fresh kelp; others gleam like winter sunset. Others
again are the green of breaking waves and others are of every shade of jade.
Piut we must descend from this far-away vision which greets the senses
from the hilltops like a strain of distant music, and view the golden city
at closer range and in the light of the noonday sun.
As the basic or "holding" color of the whole Exposition is founded on
a full gamut of orange from the coldest tones of cork to the fullest glow of
gold, it is really best to see the buildings after rain, when the sky is washed
to the purest cobalt. Then if we walk down through the central avenue
of the main buildings from west to east, providing it be afternoon and the
sun is shining, we shall face, one after another, a series of resi)lendent tone
pictures the like t'f which has never before been decreed or created by any
community on earth.
The architectural part of the whole Exposition is, like ancient (iaul, and
everything else for that matter, divided into three parts. If we imagine that
we are stationed inland and looking northward across the bay at about the
center of the entire grounds, the main Ivxposition group will lie in a long
rectangle across the middle of the line of vision, its long axis running east
and west. This is the main organic nucleus of the ICxposition. Its body is a
huge rectangle 3CXX) feet long and 1000 feet across. This is divided into
eight exhibit palaces by four broad open courts cutting it once through its
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long dimension and three times through its short dimension. At the head
of this rectangular grouj) to the left or west is the Fine Arts Palace and at
the foot, to the east, is the Machinery Hall. To the south of this main
rectangle and flanking the main entrance leading to the Tower of Jewels
(the tallest Iniilding of all), is the Horticultural Palace and the I'^estival
Hall. This, with the addition of an Automol)ile E.xhihit south of the
Machinery Hall, constitutes the principal ])art and the only part that can
be considered with its gardens and waterways as one homogeneous group.
It is this group that summarizes so completely the architecture of the
peoples dwelling on the Mediterranean. nt>t at any one epoch, nor in any
one spot, but rather, as it were, the culminating spirit of their greatest
efforts. Xor has this been done in the slavish spirit of the archaeologist.
In this the designers have again shown consummate wisdom. I have seen
two of the great French Expositions, and I recall that while they showed
amazing originality, they did not for that very reason make instant appeal.
No wise concertmeister will make his whole programme of new music by
new composers. At a gala celebration above all. a wise impressario will
be careful to feed the peoi)le with something familiar. No new. original
work of art can ever hope to win wholesale and popular success. Much
more than in Europe, already stocked and overflowing with classic master-
l)ieces. do we here, on the edge of the white man's world, need to see real-
ized and visualized some of the spirit of the masterpieces of old. It's a long,
long way to the Acropolis, and what yve need here is something of the
godlike simplicity of the Athens of Pericles before our eyes, and some-
thing of the monumental and massive dignity of Imperial Rome. What is
paltry, like what is poor, we have always with us. \\'e need, therefore, on
this exalted occasion of the Exposition, something of the (iothic splendor
of the age of tourneys and mediaeval pageants, something of the grace and
elegance of the Renaissance in Italy, something of the richness antl romance
of the Renaissance in Spain. It will do us good, too, to marvel awhile at
I'yzantine polychromes and .\frican arabes(iues. Nor should we overlook
the art output of our own age. the plastic exu])erance of the French, and
last, but not least, our own .American ingenuity in the latest art of illusional
illumination. And all these things, the cream of all creative art of all the
ages we have here assembled and blended in one superlative symposium,
and not as slavish rei)r(>ductions. but rather as spiritual reincarnations. So
that we have here in the richest vestiture of form and color and in the
noblest setting of land and water, the very spirit and soul of the old world
(lenius of .Architecture to abide amongst us for a while as a wondrous
vision and memory of what has gone before, and as an abiding inspiration
for what is yet to come.
The second i^art of the ICxposition lies to the left or west of this, the
central group. It is a more or less heterogeneous assemblage of buildings
for the various states of the I'nion and foreign countries.
The third part of the Exposition, lying to the east or right of the central
l»ody, is devoted to amusements, to fun, frolic and bufToonery. also as much
a i^art qf an exj^osition as its high art and its not (piite so high com-
mercialism. In fact, this section pays for much of the liigh-toncd glory of
the rest and should not be despised. It will most likely attract and hold a
great majority of visitors who are only partly • interested in what may be
called legitimate exhibits, much of which to the average man comes uj) to
that drearv wandering "among miles of pickles." which is the impression of
the inside «if some expositions we recall.
1 have suggested how a casual visitor, on the right kind of .i sunny after-
noon, might get the maxinunn of thrills from the glorious facades of the
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iiiiiei «.<itni>. .111(1 arcades of the lu.iui L^Kiup. I think it wmiUl he possihlc
t») very much intetisitv tlie \i\i(hiess and stinndatittn of our pilj^riin's
proj^ress from west t»> east as prescrihed. if he wouhl first of all make a
hasty ttiiir of the second part of the ICxposition. particuhirly amouL,' the
various State lUiihlinys. In the ritual of every religion a feast is invariahly
preceded by a fast. To properly apjjreciate the soft air and the rose-i;ro\vn
charm of a California winter one should come from the hitini; hliz/ards
and sleeting chills of a C hristmas in Massachusetts or the Middle W est.
There is no intention here whatever of helittlinjj^ the architecture of the
State l)uildin}.js. They represent the typical normal aspirations of the
various states with fair precision, and it is rather t«) e.xalt the creators of the
KxposititMi irroup than to decry the desij^ners of the states .i^roup that a
contrast is here suij;<.(ested.
The designs of the l-'.xposition Palaces and C'ourts are carried to such
a hi.uh pitch of intensive excellence, the detail is so rich and the finish is so
florid that when once the eye is keyed up to this lavish standard, it is
almost impossible to realize for l(>n«j what amazinj^ riches of form and color
are actually surroundinj.; us. Visions of delijjjht crowd on us so thickly that
the optic nerves refuse to rifjhtly respond. .\t any rate, we j^row so accus-
tomed to this revel of form and color that we lose consciousness of its ex-
traordinary opulence. ( )ne does not realize this at first. It is only when
i»ne j^ets amouij the i)lain State l>uildinp;^s that one realizes the contrast.
And it is as startlini^ as when one turns from the amber .^low of sunset to
the cold j^^rey world of an hour after.
I have often wondered what there was to boast about in the buildinji^s
of IJullfinch. or for that matter a{ any of the early architects of Xew I'lng'-
land. Severe, plain, uninterestini^. bald. cold, drab and dismal they have
ever seemed to me. Xothini:;^ in all the history of architecture was ever so
dull and deadly as a I'uritan meetin.i^ house, unless we except the i)eople
who made them and prayed in them. Of course any narrow cult that ex-
cludes much will ^row deep and stronj^ in what it retains. l>ut for the
normal balanced man no such half culture is salutary. lUit if Puritanism
jiave us a starved and frij^id architecture, it was at least consistent and not
devoid of character by which you could at least recog^nize it and keep away !
I>ut there is another cold and dreary architecture — that of a Xew Com-
munity, especially a new .\njL|^lo-Saxon community. Let us be frank about
it and admit it. The Puritans had a rou^h sincerity. They refrained de-
liberately froiu expressin*;^ any joy in their buildinfjjs. They had jheir burn-
ing enthusiasms and made great sacrifices, but XOT in the cause of art.
P.ut the .g(»o<l ])eople of a later day. those who swarmed over this huge
continent and luade its trails, felled its forests and built its cities, their
main enthusiasm and sacrifice was in the making of luoney and that with
so much haste that art again was served as horribly as the Puritans served
it; only that the former wouldn't and the latter couldn't. I'>ut however hard
they tried, every court house and city hall over some two million s(|uarc
miles of cultivated civilization attests how a great comnuinity can be heroes
in agriculture and hoboes in architecture.
The commonplace architecture of the .Middle W est. though very Hatter-
ingly represented at the I'air, can be api)reciated by reversing the experi-
ment recommended above. Let any one merely pass through the main
exhibition and then visit the States buildings and he will feel how tame and
tiresome is the architecture we produce on ordinary occasi(»ns compared
with the architecture we are cai)al)le of producing on cxtra(»rdinary ones!
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ASOTHER VIEW OF THE PALACE OF HOKTICULTURE
Rnkcwell & Brown, Architects
And perhaps this will he the lesson of the exposition. Not: that every
building must be a ])alace nor every day Sunday, but that we can lift up the
plane of our daily work to much loftier standards than those that now
obtain.
And pCThai)s another view leads to the thought that as the I",.\position
summarizes and brings to a focus the art of luirojjc on the Mediterranean,
we might look for the latinising of our art. Here, on similar latitudes facing
the I'acific, we may conceive that a more genial climate will nourish a more
generous architecture — something that would be represented by olives and
oranges, grapes and pomegranates in place of the outdoor art we associate
with ajjples and oats, ho])s and potatoes.
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The Architecture of the Panama-Pacific Interna-
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By l.OWEI.L HAKDV.
OX l"cl)r\i;iry 20, I'M 5. on time and finished to tlie last minute detail,
the S50.000.0(X) I'anama-racific International I'lxjjosition. tiie ijieatest
of all world expositions, will o])en at San I'rancisco.
A consideration of the widely-known "block plan", that has been here
worked out with such marked success, is of interest at this time.
Tiiis plan as a|)pl:ed to the construction of the eipjht central exhibit
palaces is uiKpiestionably a happy solution of the exposition problem in
that the distances to be traveled are reduced to a minimum. In all jjrevious
expositions the most wearisome feature has been the lony; walks between
the various buildintjs, while at the same time the lack of any rej^ular plan
of location for the different exhibit palaces has ])roven confusins^ to visitors.
The main i^roup of buildinj^s at the Panama-Pacific International I-^x-
position may be briefly described as beinu; set within a threat i^arden. with
its own area broken uj) to aff«»rd the interior courts, which in themselves
have been made features of ijreat beauty. .\ profusion of flowers and
notable works of sculpture surround pools of water in which are reflected
the s^ardens and the architectural beauties of the palaces, while the walls
are hun.u: with mural paintintrs. the work of the j:jreatest of liviuij artists.
Splendid fountains are to be found in every court.
In the buildinir of the exposition the attempt has been mule to not
only provide a fittint; settin;^ for the j^rcat world celebration of the com-
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plctioii of the Panama Canal, hut also ti» foster i)ro;^rcss toward hettcr
architectural statuhirds. To tliis end some of tlie ahlest men in the ]>ro-
fcssi»>ns t>f art and arclritecture were hrouj^ht toj^ether.
'I'he architecture of the expositit)n is not of a rij^id type Imt on the
c«>ntrary tlie style is tlexihle. all sameness and monotony heinjj^ avoided. A
satisfactory relation has. however, heen hron^ht ahout between adjacent
and attached structures by means of a unit|ue plan of desif^niuLj. The
architects of the various buildini^s were not commissioned to prepare coiu-
plete plans for the structures. Instead, the huildiniis proper were desii^iied
l)y the euijineers. the architects' function beinji;' t«) desij^ii the walls and
c<nirt>. .\nother way t>f expressiu}^ this idea is to state that the entire
exterior wall of the luain .urou]) was put int«> the hands <>\ one architect,
while the facade of a separate court was desij^Mied by different architects.
It will thus be seen that a court is adjacent t(» two or four buildinjjjs. luich
entire court has been c«>nsidered a decorative feature in itself, and is in all
cases the result of one desijjner's effort, producinjj^ thereby a perfect unit.
W here the work of the desii^ncr adjoins that of another, a transition has
been accomplished by an intermediate architectural treatment.
( )utside of the main s^roup the buildings are cared for in the usual
manner, each structure beini; handled by one architect. The i)rincii)al
buildiuijs beini; the Palace of Horticulture, the Palace of l-'ine .\rts. the
Palace of Machinery. I'estival Hall and the California lUiildin^,'-.
The main j.jroup comprises the following; eiL,^ht exhibit palaces:
Kducation and Social l*'cononiy. I'lnxl Products. .Xi^riculture. Liberal .\rts.
Manufactures. Transportation. Mines and Metalluri^y and N'aried In-
dustries. .\s an intef^ral i)art of its design the Tower of Jewels and the
Court of the L'niverse. the Court of the I-'our .Seasons, the Court of I'^lowers.
the Lourt <»f .\bundance and the Court of Palms.
The three interior courts with their extension are dc\ eloped long-
itudinally north and south, affording the greatest protection to visitors on
warm or windy days. They are interconnected east and west and open
to the esplanade on the north while the two smaller or south courts o])en
into the South (iardens.
The Court of the l'niverse. the central court, is approximately .^00 feet
by 'X)0 feet, resembling in size and shape the great plaza appn»aching the
Church of St. Peter at Rome. On the east and west axes of the curved
ct>lonnades are Triumphal .Arches, 1.^0 feet long to base of sculpture, being
larger than the .\rc de Triomi)he at Paris. .Above these arches masses of
sculpture rise forty-one feet higher.
The east arch, the .\rch of the Rising Sun. leads .to the Court of
.Abundance, and is surmounted by a group of statuary symbolizing the
Orient. The western arch, which forms the entrance to the Court of the
I'our Seasons, is of ecpial size and is surmounted by scvdpture representing
the .Nations of the West. This arch is called the .\rch of the Settrfig .^un.
These two immense arches exemi)lify the theme of the exposition, the
meeting of the Kast and West in the completion of the Panama Canal.
( )n the south the Court of the Universe is dominated by the 43.^ foot
Tower of Jewels, which accents the central entrance to the 'main group of
eight exhibit ])alaces. The tower terminates in a globe. The structure is a
pyramidical mass, richly sculptured, rising from a base 12.^ feet s(piare
through which passes a vaulted oi)ening (^0 feet in width and 110 feet
high, with an interior vault 72-C^ by 116-6.
The Court of the l-"our Seasons is 340 feet scpiare and is open on the
north to San IVancisco bav bv wav of a colonnaded avenue 473 feet long
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aiul 171 feet in width. Tliroui^h a ])assa^e in a threat niche or lialf dome
it (>])ens into tlie Court of Palms, in each of the four corners of the court,
behind a screen of cohnnns, is a niclie containin.y; a fountain and statuary
symbolic o(^ the four seasons. I'.ehind these columns are hunj^ mural
paintings carrying the same theme.
The east court, the Court of Abundance, is symetrical and similar in
size to the Court of the I'"our Seasons. The two south courts, the Court
of Palms and the Court of h'lovvers. are extensions of the Court of the I'our
Seasons and the Court of .Abundance. They are rendered in the Italian
Renaissance.
The main j^^rttup of palaces is 275() feet loii<^ and 1230 feet in width. I lie
princii)al features of the plan of the j^ronp, in addition to the courts and
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the Tower of Jewels, are tlie IcMij^itiulinal and transverse aisles and
clerestories in each pahice i»l" the }^roup. A dome is the central anil <loniinant
factor and is U»cated at the intersection t)f the lonj^itudinal and transverse
aisles. The aisles in both directions have arched trusses which terminate
at the dome and there has been added to the structure under the dome,
certain framintj to form false pendentives which appear to jj^ive it support.
The north and south outside walls of the main j^roup mi^ht be said to
be a liberal treatment of the "riateres(iiie" (Si)anish architecture of the
early Renaissance period, so calletl because of its likeness to the work of
the silversmith) with the east and west walls alter the Italian Renaissance,
the latter harmonizini^ with the Palace of Machinery and of I-"ine Arts and
servinj^ also as a transition to the ])lateres(|ue. The ornament and enrich-
ment of the north and south walU is chiefly concentrated about the doors,
windows and entrances. The parapet of the main wall is crowned with
Spanish tiles.
In general the architecture «)f the main ji^roup is characterized by such
features as the above mentioned. It has already shown itself to be a style
of architecture extremely well adapted to exposition work and it is
especially suitable for the climate of California.
Of the detached structures of the exposition, the Palace of Machinery
first commands the attention of the visitor. In architectural composition
this palace is Roman, the desi.u^ner beiui^;' intluenced by his study of the
( )ld Roman baths and thermae. The decoration is classic in form but
modern in expression, and is su<^j.jestive of machinery and invention. The
principal feature of the structure is the three arched aisles. 7? feet wide and
101 feet hijj^h. throu.y:hout its entire length of <>68 feet. On each side
of the main structure there are side aisles 70 feet wide covered with shed
roofs 41 feet high. The total width of the building is 368 feet. There are
three transverse aisles of the same width as the long^itudinal aisles and 132
feet hij^h. which form the central and dominant feature of the buildintj.
The interior of t'he frame is recalled on the exterior of the buildinf^;' by
larjje arched openinijs on the ends.
The Palace of l-'ine .Arts occupies a commandinp;' position 400 feet
distant from the west wall of the main t^rouj). Immediately in front of the
buildiu!.,' is a i)ool of still water in which is reflected the buildinji^ and its
surroundini,'^ .L,'^ardens. This palace is curved in plan with its east and west
elevati(His formiuij parallel arcs. On the east facade the decorative feature
is a colonnade the north and south terminations of which are the main
entrances to the buildinj^. A domed, circular rotunda is enclosed within
the arms of the colonnade and becomes the dominant note of the
composition.
The architecture is early Ronian with marked traces of the finer (Ireek
influences. Pompeiian and Italian forms occur harmoniously, especially in
the ijfarden details. The architect has _t,fivcn an exjircssion of quiet to the
buildini^ by means of the pool and the scul])tural notes selected.
The Palace of Horticulture, declared by many t<» be the most beautiful
exposition structure ever built, is .Saracenic in composition, and in relation
to its domes and minarettes is similar to the Moscpie of .\hmed I. The
details and ornament, however, have a 16th Century I-Vench Renaissance
feelin.ij. The wcxirlen trellis work forniinp^ a distinctive feature in the
decorative scheme, is derived from the c^arden architecture of the Louis IV
period in France, which with the larii^e area of glass, sujj.c^ests the purpose
for which the structure was intended. The dome of the Palace of Horti-
culture is the larijest hemispherical j.iflass dome now in existence. It is
1.^2 feet in diameter or approximately the same as the Pantheon at Rome,
and 18.^ feet hiifh.
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I-'cstival ll.ill was studied Iroiii the riicatrc dcs I'.eaux Arts txpe ol
French Architecture, because of tlie exposition style and character of this
structure. The plan adopted has the usual theatre arranj;enient of a foyer
in front, and the staj^a- with its accessories, beiiind a circular auditorium, is
unusually successful in its festive tpialities. The details are studied from
the I'Vench Renaissance ornament, particularly from Le Petit and l.e (Irand
Trianon. The huildinj,' is 386 feet loni; and' .S76 feet wide at the central
l)art. The dome, which forms the dominant feature of the desi.L;n, is 221
feet hii^h and 172 feet in diameter on the outside.
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DETAIL OlER DOORUAY, rRASSI'ORTATIUS BriI.DIXC
Bliss & Fa-.-itlf. Arcliitecis
PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SAME DETAIL AFTER COMPLETIOX OF BLILDISG
Bliss 6r Faville, Architects
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EXPOSniOX AUUirORIVM, SAX FRAXCISCO CIVIC CEXTER
Designed by Messrs. Howard, Meyer & Reid, Consulting Board of Architects
The California Uuilding is a low, irregularly-shaped structure, about
560 feet long and 420 feet wide, built around an open court 200 feet stpiare.
The court faces the south side by a low arcade accented at either end with
gateways. The architecture is distinctively California Mission adapted to
meet modern re(|uirements. At the north of the court is the main entrance
to the building with arcaded entrances on either side leading intt) the
California exhibit space on the east, and on the west to the great ball
room with its subsidiary foyer and reception rooms.
The display space covers an area of about 80.000 scpiare feet with an
additional area of about 20,000 square feet in a mezzanine above. The ball
room is 55 by 130 feet, on the inside. At the west of the court is a two
storied wing in which are housed the executive offices of the Federal and
State Commission and of the Exposition.
The Ivxposition .Auditorium, costing $1,300,000 and capable of seating
10.000 persons in the main hall, was erected at the Civic Center. It is 275
feet wide and 412 feet long covering an area of 113.438 square feet. The
architectural treatment of the building suggests the I'Vench Renaissance
and is designed to conform with the City Mall, now in the course of con-
struction an<l with other buildings of the Civic Center. The above picture of
the Auditorium is the first to be published, showing the structure as it appears
today. The photograph was taken December 1st and sliows a portion of the
cornice still uncompleted.
The main grouj) of exhibit palaces of the expt)sition occupy about 43
acres. To the east lies the concession district and to the west the State
and I'oreign Sites, where the forty foreign nations and forty-three states
that are y»articipating in the exposition have erected their jiavilions.
Ileyf)nfl is the Live Stock Department, race track and athletic field.
The exposition groiuids reach fnim I'ort Mason on the east to the
I'nitcd States Presidio Military Reservation on the west extending along
the shore of San l'"rancisco 1)ay for a distance of about two luiles. just
within the (loldcn (late. Across the water the Marin Hills rise abruptly
from the strait and towering over all in the background is Mount Tamal-
pais. It is probable that no i)revious world exposition was ever so fa\-orcd
with a site that included to so great a degree the ipialities of scenic bc.iuty.
afl.'iptability and con\enicnce.
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XORTHERX E.WTRAXCE. COURT OF THE UfflVERSE
McKIM. MEAD & HHITE. ARCHITECTS
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BYZ.IMISE DOOKUAV. I'ALACIi OF liDlCATIOS
W. B. FAVILLE. ARCHITECT
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I'assiiii^ tlir()u*;li the I-'illniore street entrance to the Exposition
jL;Touncls the eye is attracted and the attention is held l)y the portal
of the Palace of Varied Industries that stands upon the left. The
inspiration of the work, it is stated, was the portal of the Salamanca
Cathedral in Spain, a structure that may be said to furnish one of
the truest examples of. the architecture of the Spanish renaissance extant.
The portal of the Palace of Varied Industries was originally i)urposed as
a rejilica of the Salamanca portal but it is more than that. The oriij^inal
is without color save for the monotone of the whole cathedral, while the
reproduction is enhanced through the ai)]^lication of the blues and reds and
bnjwns ct)ntained in the decorative detail of the Exposition color scheme.
It differs also from the orij^^inal in being^ somewhat larger and that the
niches are occujjied by figures of modern sculpture in place of the figures
tif saints common t(j the ecclesiastical architecture of the Spanish period.
.X'otwithstanding these differences the reproduction has been pronounced
the i)urest architectural unit of the entire P3xi)ositi()n. It is probably the
costliest artistic unit. also, as more than $1.^.000. it is stated, has been
cx])ended in obtaining drawings and making models of the original from
which the ])resent portal was designed and cast.
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Indiana will make a wonderful educational exhibit. Special attention
will be devoted to the consolidation of rural schools, agricultural, voca-
tional work, domestic science and playground activities. The remarkable
\ocational work along the lines laid down by Tolstoi in Russia and by I'ar-
rera in Spain done in the all-day and all-purpose schools of Gary, Indiana,
will be extensively featured with demonstration classes. This system, the
only one in operation in .America, does away in large measure with books
and recitations.
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International Expositions
I'.y I (iL IS tllKISlI AN M L l.l.tiAK 1 ) I . I . \. i. A.
IX'I ICKXA riOXAL I-lxiMJsitiDiH are iii(k'|)fn<li'iit kiiij^alonis in their
Corporate relation with other cimiitries of tlie worhl. They arc
j)hantoin kiiij^doms wherein tlie peo|)le do cverythini; l)ut sleep.
Tliey _i,^erminate aii<l i,'row with phenomenal ener.ijy. Their existence
is established without coiKpiest and their inaj^ic .ui^rowth is similar
to the mushroom and the moontlowcr. tliey vanish like setting siuis in
their own radiance.
Thousands of neophytes of every race, creed and color come with
willing hearts and hands to do homaj^e and hear manna to nourish tlie
sinews of a phantom kingdom.
The Xational Constitution of phantom kiui^doms commands that the
Spirit of beauty, refinement, education, culture and frolic shall govern.
The result is that they contain many palaces atid shrines decorated
v.ith sculjJture and painting and that the earth is studded with foun-
tains and pools within tro])ical gardens.
Such a Kingdom exists within a wonderful valley bordering on a great
sea. It is surrounded by high velvet hills of fine contour and by many
real cities.
As the |)eople look down on this phantom kingdom from the hill tops,
or from ships sailing on the water, they sec .\rchitectnre nestling like
Hamingos with fine feathers unfurled within a green setting.
If building Phantom Kingdoms symbolizes man's highest aims on
earth, then the same is true when building Real Kingdoms.
.\rchitecture and the sister arts are the most reliable barometers in
recording human thought. They are direct exponents of a universal
language wherein national progress is most clearly read.
People who build Phantom Kingdoms look ho])efully for universal
approval by Real Kingdoms.
San l-Vancisco. December 7th. l'M4.
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MiKim, Mead cV Ultitc. .Irclutdli
An Architect's Impressions of a Wonderful Exposilion
I'.y W. (JAKDKX MITCIIKLL. A. 1. A.
OX that narrow island i)n)in»)nttiry, liemnied in by two broad rivers,
whose waters chafe tor the last time their bindins^ niars^ins, ere they
nierj^c and are lost forever in the sea. stand the towers and turrets
of our eastern jj^ateway.
A city audacious above all others, from its feet planted in the rock, far
below the rush of waters, to its wind-swc])t summits that soar abo\ c the
level stretches of the earth into the exalted places of the cloud and sky.
A city rampant in e.xjjression of individualism, the ultimate in sei)ar-
ativeism, a cry of self for self and self alone, the antitheses of communism
a contradiction in terms of that national illusion, wherein it is ])resumed
that the rit^hts and convictions of the many shall transcend the desires of
the few. .\ city of j^iants and pij^mies, ^iant callin;.,^ unto ^iant. across the
silent voids that lie over the roof tops of humbler habitations, habitations
whose very existence is all but forjj^otten in the pride and arroijance of
these skypiercinj^ monsters.
I-'ar down the bay. where sea and river meet, these p^rey masses of the
cities' towers and bastions rise as the peaks of distant mountains from out
the hollows of the deep, and at ni<^ht when the lent^theninj^ shadows have
darkened the streets below and the dyiiiij: splendor of the day has j^MJded for
the last time the pinnacles of the city's towers, and the darkness of nii^ht
descends, then from out the firmament a myriad of Ii_<;hts Ljleam forth,
holdinj^^ us s|)elll)ound, as we stand in wonderment, cndca\(irini,f to discern
which are the lijijhts of earth and which the li.u:hts of sky.
This is the city of individualism.
I'>om ocean to ocean is but a step; behind us arc the !j;rcy waters of the
Hudson and the tureen of the Atlantic, p^reen and full of action; and in front
the blue ui the Tacific. soft and rijjplintr. ripplinj^ with the innumerable
lausrhter of the sea.
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IXTERIOR VIEW. COURT OF FOUR SEASOX.S
Henry Paeon, AreUitcet
HALF DOME. COURT OF FOUR SEASONS
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Henrv Raion. Architect
I'Al.ACE OF I'AHU.I' f\l'l ^/7^7/•..s
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SECTIOX OF MAIN
HXTRAXCE.
r A LACE OF MACHIXERY
Waiil &■ Blohmc, Architects
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H'ard & Blohine, Architects
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You of the I'.ast the moriiiiis^'s dawn enihrace.
We olf tlie \\ est chiy's (l\"in.ij spleiidoi^ lace.
And in it> golden bars a t^loiions morrow trace.
This is the utmost linut ol" my hind.
And liere perforce the ocean bids me stand.
An<l here in majesty of i|ueenly state.
1 rear the city of the (lohlen (late —
A city on whose head a crown sliall shine;
Not of the Hast nor West, but every chine;
I-'lower and fruition of all hope, all time.
A narrow inlet from the sea connects the broad waters of the ocean with
the landlocked bay of San I-Vancisco. hVoin the hoij.(hts of the city we
look down ui)on this narrow channel a few miles in width and length;
.i,deamin}.; waters, blue and radiant in ])er|)etual sunshine and bexond the
purple walls of the e\ erlastini^" hills. .\t our feet and about two hundred
yards below and frin.^iu.i^ the le\el shore line of the bay are the buildini^s
tliat are to be the meetiiiij place of the nations in friendly industrial ri\alry,
an assemblage of the arts of peace. In the distance purple mountains, at
their feet a stretch of licpiid turcpioise. and as a marj^in. coral in pink and
white. min.y[led with the colors of sea shells.
Domes and towers, arcades, lonj;^ stretches of unbroken wall surfaces.
I)unctuated at intervals by <jorgeous doorways vi\id with the tints of dawn
and twiliijht.
Doiues that miuijle the i^reen of earth with the blue of sky and walls.
that reflect all the tawny tints of the hot f^^rass of suiumer and the desert
sand, amber and red of sun-scorched rock and the soft blue of distant hills.
As viewed from these hilltops the scene is certainly as l(K)kini^ down
upon a city of enchantment and far transcends the effect produced when
individualism runs rampant.
If the towers of the llndscui stand for indi\ idualism. and thev do so
stand mij^htily. surely this ct)mposition of the Panama IC.xposition mav be
taken as an earnest of that time when some form of socialism, communism,
unity of i)urpf)se. common weal, brotherhood, universal sympathv. call it
what you ])lease. shall inspire us w^ith one hope and one faith, when we
shall march side by side, each for all and all for each. (lathered toiL,a^ther.
havin}^' one shepherd and one fold.
.Architects, artists, sculptors and an enlij^^^htened public are continually
askiu}.; why it is that we cannot build or paint or mould as they did in;
ancient (ireece. in the days of the renaissance or in medie\al times. .\nd
while there may be no sinj^jle answer, one thinj^ appears evident, that we can-
not hope for any marked improvement until we ai^^ain reach a period when
national (and that I imaj.jine means universal) homot^^enity of thoui^ht and
action shall ijive way to that hetero^enity that divides a house aijainst
itself, divides it at least alouii' many if not all lines.
In the i)rocess of the suns, we in our time have arrived at that |)oint at
which we find ourselves adrift, broken loose from the sheet anchor of some
specific faith ; yet without such, rudderless, and driven about by every wind
of doctrine. In architecture we lack independence, believin.i^ in everythinj.;.
we believe much in nothinijf, or if perchance we have some national beliefs
they do not as yet include art and architecture, and thus we renounce all
independence, have no courai^e of conviction, no expression to make of our-
selves, but ha\e become as \am])ires. endeavr )rin<4; to draw vitality from the
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forms of a more vigorous past, reclothing the dry bone of anticjuity in
habiliments nt)t their own. Such resurrection can at the best be but a poor
substitute for that creation which is l)one of our bone and flesh of our flesh,
and vitalized by the blood of a day that has not passed.
There shall be one shepherd and one fold. This means a fi.xed faith,
recognized social conditions, contentment and placidity, a household at
peace with itself and united in fundamentals.
The Exposition buildings imi)ress me above all else with this necessity
of unity of thought and homogenity of action.
Here for almost two miles along the shores of the bay, mass after mass,
punctured at suitable intervals by towers and domes, rises and blends in
one harmonious whole, broad in treatment, heroic in scale, delightful in tii)t,
giving us both nobleness of form and enchantment of color, neither frivol-
ously gay nor ponderously somber, but strength and beauty in graceful
proportion. Could the same scale, homogenity of composition and delight
of color be extended all along our bay shore and up over the innumerable
hills on which our city is founded. I think we might justly say that in that
day we would have a place of habitation that would rival if not surpass
the glories of Ihzantium, or those cities which in all ages dreamers have
woven in the fabric of their imaginings.
A Metropolitan Hotel in the Exposition Grounds
COXSTRL'CTIO.X is well under way on the "Inside Inn," a great hotel
with a capacity of 3,000 persons and located within the gates of the
Exposition grounds. The hotel will be a city in itself, provided with
barber shops, drug stores, candy shops, express oflfice, news stand, haber-
dashery, manicure parlors, novelty stands, soda fountains. Turkish and Rus-
sian baths, postofifice sub-station, restaurant and railroad ticket t)ffices. It
will be ()])erated under the direct supervision of the exposition management.
The hotel is located at the leaker street entrance of the grounds and its
veranda will command a superb i)anorama of the sea. It is close to the
Japanese jjavilion and near at hand to the Palace of Horticulture. .\ direct
street car lines connects the Baker street entrance with the i)rincipal railroad
stations of San Francisco. Visitors desiring to leave the grounds from the
Inn may do so without paying additional admission fees. Many of the
great exposition spectacles may be seen directly from the broad \orandas
of the Inn. I'.dward T. I-'oulkes is the architect.
INSIDE /N.v
Edward T. Fmilkes, .'Iriliilect
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SHOU ISO SCHl-.ME OF FI..4SH LIGHT ILLVMISATION OF THE GROVSDS
The Illumination of the Exposition Buildings
r.y W. DA. RYAN.*
C( ).\ rKAK\' to <jcncral expectation there will he im (mtlinin^ ci' the
raiiaiua-l'acitic Exposition l)uil(lings with incatulescent laiiii).s. ( )ut-
line lij^htiiif; has heen done al)out as well as it can he done. The
streets of every hi^ city today are ablaze with it. applied in a thousand
ways, even made to represent motion. Outline lij^htin}.^;. while undeniably
beautiful from a distance, produces contrasting^ «^lare and dark spaces,
and when it comes to t;;ettin<i;' the effects from mirror surfaces, such
as lajjoons and moats, the results are very incomi)lete. ( )f course, all
of these effects, not so very loni^ <if?<^^ were hie^hly satisfactory and we
cauj^j^ht our breath in admirati<in when the current was turned on at yester-
day's exposition. Hut today, or rather tonij^ht. we are after somethint;- new.
I'ortunately. since the last h\\i, exposition the advance in the science and
art of electrical engineering and the develoi)ment of electric apparatus has
heen so great that we are now able to produce effects with economy which
would have been physically impossible five or six years ago. In 1*H3.
there will not be a single piece of lighting that was ever used before.
I'^verything will be new.
^'ou have noticed, when motoring at night, as you swung around <ome
corner and your front lamps shone full upon some object by the roadside,
perhaps the brilliant billboard, how the colors of the object leapt out at
vou from the niglit. Picture to yourself, which you cannot really do — we
shall all have to see it to realize its beauty fully — the noble facades of the
exi)osition ])alaces. the solemn and lovely master])ieces in sculpture, softly
colored, the stately pillars standing against the rich red of their ronipeiian
backgnumd. the great mural paintings spread across the walls (►f the patios.
even the blossoming reaches of the tropical gardens; picture all of these
in the radiance <tf an illuminating system something like your automobile
lamps raised to the nth jK)wer. Imagine the vcrnTillioiis and burnt orange
the gold and the Italian blues, each picked out and made visible by the
particular light that reveals that color in its full splendor.
* .Mr. Ry.in is IlIuminatinR Engineer of the Expo^itinn.
^ J he Architect amd Engitucr
.: /:. V. :-r.. y,.; rr^y jv^ve =::: ivory colooDade in the full giorv- of mooo-
\hZ''- '^'- ■-- '-'-'- rr-a^ner tr-a: the iuiuajCT fog faas swept in from the Pacific
and miice ir. an: f. rial %Tay sky above yon. The cdoimade will stand
tr^'r i-ea~:r.z o: anderst Greece, drenched in silver radiance, apparently
t ~ »r.. But do not look for moonlight in the great gardens to the
•The n-.'>OTi is no lover of flowers. She turns their scarlet bravely to
-ha I . V : c^ly the pale blossoms profit b^- her light. Instead yon shall find
*' - — ' - " — ---'-— ' " -trfically chosen light that shall make
jn were overhead. Indeed, even the
"is lighting may do in intensifying
anna.
y placed water-spaces will appear the
„.;... ■-.:.. -. the brilliant walls and towers of the
expos Jtv^- not nes of light on areas of shadow but glowing in
all the radiant c. . - ■:--. - - .ntrasting surfaces which architect and sculptor
and colorist have created for them. .And high upon battlement and turret
the flag^s of all the natic ' ' 'ave met together in this great festival will
not be lost against the . :y but will be brought out in full value.
There will be electric four;;a.:r,i. but no water will flash in them. Instead.
smoke and steam, much superior media for such effects, will be sent into the
air and turned to glor\' by the rays from a niight>- scintillator.
It is planned to have a huge locomotive, mounted on a steel turntable,
which will develop power sufficient to send it eighty miles an hour. From
this machine, columns of smoke and steam will be sent against the sky and
brilliantly illuminated.
In the courts the mural paintings will be lighted by concealed lamps set
into pillars — a special tubular lamp has been periected for the fluted
columns. Where the lighting of the buildings is direct a dense globe will
1>€ used and the intrinsic brilliancj' of the lamp reduced to the point where
it may be looked at directly without injur>' to the eye. This is a very
important thing in expositi^^ lighting, for the exposition visitor is there
to keep his eyes open, and any exposed brilliant source is sure to lead to
headaches and consequent irritability.
If it should happen that there came to the exposition some unreconciled
soul who, in spite of the novelty and beauty of an exposition fully illumin-
ated and as animated and alive as in the full flood of noonday, should still
long for the incandescent lamp along the edges of the buildings, he is to
Ije ma'le to forget that he ever thought such a display beautiful. Have you
x\fA\cit<\ in a jewelers some mantel ckx:k of architectural design, outlined or
studded with brilliants? Please tr\- to imagine that mantel clock magnified
to the size of the .Administration building at the exposition, whose tower
rises above the city of color to a height of four hundred feet. Imagine it
thickly set with jewels, diamonds, topazes, rubies and sapphires. Xot
colored bulbs but actual jewels, of the first exposition water. They are
glass, of a special cutting, cut for different distances and effects, some
cut in this c/untry, others necessarily cut abroad. It is rather strange to
find ♦hat the glass cutters and jewelers had never cut anything in these
siz' and it was •¥> entirely new to them that it was necessary for
the <ting engineers to measure the index of refraction of the glass.
These jewels c^/st no more than to operate incandescent lamps. In the
sunlight they are practically dead, but at night, picked out by lights from
masked batteries, they will flash like the realization of a rajah's wildest
dream, wherever jewels can add to the beauty of an architectural line or
«urfacc ffc a sculptured form, this faceted glass, pure white or backed with
color to imitate any precious stone, will be mounted upon delicate springs
S() that the least vibration from wind or machinery or even tramping feet
may set them flashing. As an example of the use to which these jewels may
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( «>t'j?r (>f .stw ,<.vji ,v»v«jf,\\ n-ivxnwirm-*
he }M»t. we »n;i> lake the rv>\v ol .seiaplwo ni;ures \vh\vM\ »s u^ s\>n\>o\u\i the
v'oKMm.ule alvMU the nuin eoiwi, the i.\H\rt oi the S\u^ ;U\ii Stars, rhese
tii;\»res will he {o\>rteen teet his;h awil the hea^l oi eaoh will he oovevt^il \\\th
a star lueasuriui; lour leet aervvss, ri\ese stars will he sttuKleil thioklN with
jewels, \\\ stieh a heroio iiro\^\ as that wlwoh will orown the west eturawv^^
oi the main oourt, a i;ro\\p syinboliiiujj the east at\il oowtainin^ an elephant
hearitij; an Imlian prinee it\ all the spletulor ot the Ourlur, these jewels, atUWU
tt> the ox^lorinj; ot the sonlptnre, will s»ipplv nvajjuitioenoe, ^h\^T^ jM*rtrls atv
heinij inatle very sttecessiuUv on the PitVanY or^ler witho\u the Piftanv privies,
A i;reat seintillator will he montttetl otY the t^\ain axis ot the e\p»vs\tio«,
ahoui h\e i>r si\ hnnMreil \ arils o»\t in the water. It will he plaeevl on a
hari^e anehiMeil in the ha\ anvl si\t\ trained n\en will he reip\irevl to operate
the lights. These men will he ihilletl ai\vl the etYeots will he marvelotts,
\\\c\ will i;o thronijh an e\olntiot» ol eoKn\ throwing; i^ori^eons a»)t>Mas into
the ^k\ , i'he spreail ol these colors will he \ isihle in all the ha> eittes, an^l
on elear i\ij;hts shi>nUl he \ isihle in the sky for forty or futy miles. Putt
the »\i^hts will not he elear the majority of the tin\e. anil this is fortunate
as lar as the seintillator is eotteerneil, for the loj> wtll he a m^at aiti in prw
ihuMn,^ wonilerfnl lii^htini; etYeets, Inrnishini*' a i>aekj;ri>nn»l npiM^ whioh ti>
plav a eonstanth ehani;ini; oolor seheme, ti\ softet\ an»l >nte»\sil\ the l\i;ht>
al will ' ~ ' ' "
Si, 111*1 111 the (. on\i ol the .Sun auil ,Stai> Non\e evening when ihi.-x \.>Nt
ilieam ol the expositiott is a reaht> , Twilight is o\er, The alter ilinner
etowil is j^athenn^, .\s yet there are no lights. S\»ihlenl\ \on are aware
ol a m\riail little iets of li^ht ; then li^ht hreaks from hehinil the eolnn\ns;
ihen the main white liiiht llooils the hrilliant laeailes. the jeweleil snrfav^<?s
il.ish in spleiulor .muI the lonniains i>f nvsy steam leap towaril the sk> vienvss
whieh, in three hmulre»l evi»lntions in colors, streams the aiir»Ma.
."somehow, witnessini; the hnrstini> of this ijlorx . \on will reali-'e. as \on
h.i\»- i\ot (Ixni- hiM.Me, (he MvinilivMiue ol" the weddint" ol two oee,»n>
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BIRD'S-EYE FIEU' OF JAPASESE TEA GARPEX
G. Takeda, Architect
The Japanese Garden at the Panama-Pacific
Exposition
By B. ITO, Assistant Arcliilcct of Japanese Exposition Buildings.
WII()E\'ER visits tlie Panama-Pacific International Exposition
should not fail to see the Japanese garden on the south side of the
Eine Arts building. Surrounded by a verdant hedge of evergreen
trees, buildings now being constructed will cost the Japanese government
something like $300,000. The group will form a typical garden, the plans
having been drawn by a noted Japanese architect, G. Takeda. The ])lants
and all material for both the landscape gardening and the building have
been brought from Japan and are being placed in position by native labor.
The garden consists of various plants of JajJanese origin. o]ien shetls.
stone ])agodas, summer houses, and a small stream with its sluggish flow
through a narrow and winding path of a \alley formed artificially by means
of natural rocks. This rivulet is finally led into a large jxmd wliich is in
the center of the garden.
It may be interesting if 1 describe here the beautifid exhibit of our
j)lants. because these shrubs will be planted here and there in such a
manner that they will represent the four distinct seast)ns throughout a
whole year. As you i)r()])ably know, in our country each month of the
year has its favorite flower. January has its pine, the symbol of ever-
green oW age, which, with the bamboo and the plum, form in our language
of flowers a triad used on all propitious occasions. I'ebruary has its
plum, which is the first tree to bloom in the spring, while the snow still
continues to fall. Under such adverse circumstances does it bloom, that
the i)lum has won a re|)utation for courage among flowers. The i)lum is
follovverl in March by the peach, a flower that tyi)ifies beauty, and. like
beauty, <|uickly fades to give i)lacc to another — the cherry. In the early
])art of .\pril it begins to blossom. In .\])ril siuishinc it is most ideally and
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woiulcrfullv hcautilul. and its sliort lived ^'l»»ry makes the enjoyment
keener. IJut i>ur cherry tree is nt»t a clierry tree in your practical and
material sense. W'itli its Howerinj^ its mission is accomplished. It dties
not have to work t(»r a livinj.,' and produce a crop for the market. W hen
its burst of beauty is over nothinj^ more is e.xpecteil of it. The short
livetl cherry is succeeded in .May by the Wistaria, which was introduced
inttt this country by Dr. W istar. \'ou will see a most beautiful cxhil)it of
Wistaria in «)ur j.jarden ne.xt summer. This is followed in June by the
iris, and in July, the morninj.j .ul'>ry. which refreshes our eyes with its
many tints. The lotus in the .\uj;ust and tlie st) called "Seven plants of
autunui" follow next. When these i)lants l)ei.::in to fade one by one in
(piick succession, chrysanthennim will take place in the month of ( )ctober.
it is time for every lover of nature to sally forth amou}^ hills and dales
"a-maple-huntinjj" in the month of Xt)vember — that is the brocade of fol-
jape. lUit the chilly breeze t)f December will shear branches of their
gorge«)Us drapery with aid of passionless frost. The desii^ner of our
garden tried to express such a scheme of a whole year referring; to our
floral world.
The prominent feature of our exposition buildiui^'^s is the recei)tion hall.
It is erected in about the center of the |a])anese section, faciui,*" towards the
water of our artificial pond. The buildini^; covers an area of ■^^^(^ square
feet, and its height is measured approximately sixty-five feet from the
{ground to the top of "Hooh" bird crowned on the very top of the roof,
"llinoki" has mt>stly been used for both the structure and the finish work.
It corresponds to white cedar of this country. No artificial color scheme
is applied. Flverythinsj is left in its natural color. The richly decorated
Coffer ceilinji;' will be the object of admiration of many visitors because of
its sublime and ex(ptisite execution. The ceilinij^ is as hi.tih as twent>-eij:cht
feet above the floor. .\ nobly and delicately dcsii^ned liiihtinn fixture is
huni; down from the ceiliii!.,''. contributing added beauty to the interior
decoration.
The style oi this reception hall is similar to that of the late Medieval
ajje — bepnninji^ with the rise of the military clans at the end of the
twelfth century and concludinp^ with the sixteenth century — an esseijtially
heroic ai^e under militant feudalism. It is called the second i)eriod in our
architectural history. Durinij this period the leader of Minanioto clan
orji^anized a system of feudalism and established his <.jovernment under the
name of Shoijun in the town of Kamakura. It is one of the most stirring;
and romantic epochs of our history, and also it is an ejxich aije of
heroism, of darinj;. of action and achievement, (^n the contrary "Samurai."
(the knights) patronized and fostered different arts, and so we find in the
fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the bejj^'innin.i^s of tea ceremony, and of
flower arranj^ement. The artists of this aiife of hero worship and of
romantic adventures naturally delis^dit to paint i)ortraits de|)ictin!4: the
spirit of activity. This aj^e becpieathed some works of art and literature
which may claim immortality. I'nder such influence of this period
architecture found a new trace that is the develo])ment of civil architecture.
Simplicity was the distini^uishini,'^ feature of this period of architecture,
which can clearly be perceived in tiie ruined castles or mansions of feudal
lords, still in existence.
The tea house that is to be built on a site near the water fall, promises
to be unique and attractive. The house consists of the main buildini^ and
the tea room proper, modeled after a typical tea house of the second period.
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that is known as the Tenpyo style. In the main house there is a room
with Japanese tatami (matting) about 20 feet square with Japanese
furnishings. Here will be provided a number of marble and wooden
tables for the invited guests, and they will be waited on by Japanese and
American beauties in their appropriate attire.
The State Buildings at the Exposition
PERHAPS at no previous exposition held in this country will the
various states be represented in a more dignified and typical manner
than at the forthcoming Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
The appropriations by the various states and territories for this repre-
sentation, range from $1,100,000, the aggregate of that from New York, to
commensurate amounts by smaller and newer states.
X'isitors to the Exposition will find in the various buildings erected,
suggestiveness of their states that will lend a reminiscent atmosphere of
home and inculcate respect for good citizenship.
The Massachusetts State building is, in part, a reproduction of the
State House in Boston. It will be 125 feet long by 50 feet wide and
occupies a site of 70.000 square feet.
Ohio has also designed a building that is a reproduction of its State
capitol.
The California building is typical of the old missions that have played
their part in the history of this state. The entire building is in the ^[ission
style and is a graceful tribute to the power that was wielded from these
walled communities. This building was described at length in the June
1914 issue of The Architect and Engineer.
The architecture of the Hawaiian building follows the low-lying
tropical type so common in Honolulu. The building is in the form of a
cross, and at the intersection of the two arms there is a rotunda containing
a mezzanine gallery.
The main entrance is at the end of one of the wings of the cross and
leads through a pergola into a tropical garden roofed with glass. At
either side are the reception and waiting rooms and beyond the gardens
is the rotunda.
.Across the rotunda is the ac|uarium wing, and in the center of the
rotunda is the ])it, 20 feet in diameter, containing a reproduction of one of
the burning lakes of the volcano "Kilauca."
In the angle between the wings which radiates from the rotunda will be
four dioramas consisting of artifically illuminated scenes of ty]iical spots
in Hawaii.
The a(|uarium will be e(|uipped with tanks containing the rarest and
most beautiful fish of the Pacific ocean. Hawaiian singers will provide
music from the rotunda.
The Philippines are not to be behind the other commonwealths that arc
to exhibit under the .Stars and .Stripes, and the Philii)])ines' government has
appropriated $3CK).000 of which $75,000 is to be spent on the building alone.
The C )regon Imildintr is a (lui)lication of the wooden ])rototype of the
celebrated teniDle of .Athens. It was designed l)y Messrs. I'oulkcs and
Hogue of San I*"rancisco and Portland. Oregon, and is 250 feet long. 150
wide and three stories high and cost .$75,000. The Ixnly structure is sur-
rounded Parthenon-like by forty-eight magnificent log columns, each six
feet i'l <l';iiueter and forty feet high. There are forty-eight columns, in-
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HAWAIIAN BUILDING
Lester H. Stock, Builder
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Stead of the classical forty-six, so that each state of the Union may have
a column dedicated to her honor.
The great logs of the Oregon lUiilding were donated by different mill
men of Oregon. The logs weigh thirty tons apiece and were brought south,
some by rail, a log to a flat car, and some by water.
The real architectural problem presented by the Oregon Building was
to bring it into harmony with the Exposition plan. A log adorned building
typifies Oregon with its vast lumber industry better than any other design
could. But a building of monkish brown, no matter how classical its
proportions, is'a somber heavy thing. In front of the Oregon Building, is
the California Host Building, a mission-like structure, and in close prox-
imity are the Exposition Exhibit Palaces, finished in creamy white to
imitate travertine marble, and embellished with soft beautiful colors. The
whole Exposition color scheme is a joyous one; the Oregon Building
threatened to be a funeral note. The architects realized this and so
])lanned to brighten and lighten the building so it will be one of the joyous
sisterhood of I^xiKJsition buildings.
'I"he really notable feature of the Oregon Building color scheme will
be the mural painting in the pediment facing the California Host building.
This painting will be the work of the Du Mond brothers, and will depict, in
decorati\;e style, an immigrant train on the Oregon Trail. The canvas will
be ll.T feet long and is being jiainted in three sections so that the center
picture can be used alone ancl the two triangular ends joined together will
make a perfect grouping. It is jjlanned after the Exposition to place the
])ainting in a public building.
An attractive feature that will add to the interest of the ( )regon I'.uild-
ing will be bronze Medusa shields six feet across, that will adorn the
l<ig columns. The shields will be embellished with the colors and shield of
the state to which tlu' coliinin is dedicated.
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Idaho was the first state to have her hiiililiii'^ completed at the I'aMaina-
Tacific International ICxposition. The l)uildin_i,'. whieh is an attractive
desif^n in modern renaissance by \\ ayhmd iS: I'ennell of IJoise. l(hiht),
laces San Francisco bay. with an nnobstrncted view. It has a frontaj^je ui
150 feet and an averaj^e depth of fifty feet. The buihlinj; is desij^ned to j^ive
as nuicli Moor and wall space for the display of Idaho's resources as jxissible.
Some Notable Achievements in Plastic Art at the
Exposition
Till", \er} elaborate scheme of sculptured embellishment of the buildings
at the I'anama-l'acific IC.xposition sujj^j^ests the same thouj.(ht that was
dominant at the St. Louis I^.\pt)sition : that it is to be retjretted that
a result so well conceived and which will undoubtedly be worthily e.xecuted,
should be of perishable material and serve but an ephemeral j)urpose. t<i
be in the end destroyed or permitted to fall to decay.
There will be presented at this exposition an opportunity for our
National (iovernment to retrieve itself of the reproach, often made, that as
a people we are indifferent to any scheme under jj^overnment ])atr()naj^^e that
is promoted to advance in a material way the cause of tlie I-'ine .\rts in
this country.
An appropriation that will secure the perpetuation in endurinjj material
of the best accei)ted examples that shall form a jjart of this exposition would
preserve many imix)rtant works of the sculptor's art for the education and
pleasure of future jjenerations in addition to .u^ivinjj;^ evidence that as a
nation, we are alive to the importance of our aesthetic advancement.
Of the several works of sculpture for the Panama- Pacific Exposition
the most important is undoubtedly the group of The Nations of the East.
This ^roup will be strikinj^-ly identified with one of the most imposinj:!^
architectural features of the Exposition, as it is intended to surmount the
huj^e triumphal .\rch of the Risin<>^ Sun on the eastern side of the vast cen-
tral Court of the Sun and Stars.
The hisjhest point of this <jrou]), the howdah of the elephant, will be
forty-two feet above the base of the i)edestal upon which the ^''^^'P stands.
and when in ])lace on the summit of the arch, will tower 188 feet above the
floor of the court. The unmounted fijjures are an averajije of thirteen feet
six inches high, while the animals — the horses, the camel and the elephants
— are all acurately modeled to scale. In its entirety the j^roup will suggest
the mysticism of the East: and is the collaborative work of the sculptors.
Roth. Lentelli and Calder.
In the Court of the Four Seasons, another of the vast enclosures that
give such larg'e scale to the architectural treatment of this exposition, the
sculj)ture will be peculiarly in consonance with the theme of the court and
will also be in a large measure identified with its architecture. Xiches in
the four corners will be cut and in these figures of the four seasons placed.
Si)ring. f»ne of these groups, has been executed by Mr. {-"urio Piccirilli. .\
group, representing Ceres, the g^oddess of agriculture, will occu])y the cen-
tral position in this court. Two other figures rei)resenting Rain and Sun-
shine, are particularly well conceived and suggest these benign elements
that contribute to the harvest.
Idaho lUiilding is e(|uipped with modern plumbing as good as that being
installed in the more expensive buildings. The lighting facilities are also
up to standard.
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Architecture*
By \V. R. B. WILLCOX. V. A. I. A
AV\ ELL-KXOWX philosopher has said that "to know and to have
learned much is neither a necessary means of culture nor a mark (»t it,
and ii need be agrees excellently with the opposite of culture, bar-
barism— that is. the absence of style, or the chaotic mix-up of all styles.'"
In addressing the Department of Architecture in this great State Uni-
versity. I ask consideration of that proposititm. Pritbably no field of human
endeavt>r. from its very nature, is so apparently fitted for a continuing dis-
play of culture as architecture : the state i>f architecture of a country, to a
remarkable extent, is the measure of its culture. That is quite accurately
true. The architecture of a country, as a national product, can never rise
above the level of its national culture. Individual buildings may surpass
the average of merit, but when they do so they only the more indicate the
fact. The same, in lesser degree, may be said of music, literature, painting,
sculpture, etc.. but in respect to them the product is. in most cases, the
measure of the culture of the author and may easily be above the average
culture of the people among whom the author lives. The reason is easy to
discover, since in the exercise of such arts, the author is more often un-
mindful of the impression to be made upon the public and he is without
outside direction as to what shall determine the character of his work.
Rut with architecture, the situation is different, to the extent that the archi-
tect is limited in the solution of any given problem by many conditions
entirely apart from his control. Into his work the owner usually, and quite
rightfully, obtrudes his personality in such a way that the resulting build-
ing is an interpretation, not altogether of the architect's personality, but of
that also of the owner. The architect projects himself into his building
to a greater or lesser degree, but if he accepts his problem conscientiously,
he is bound, first of all to encompass, so far as possible, tjie individuality of
the owner. In fact, it is the owner's needs which dictate the cf»nditions of
the problem : and I am quite ready to say that in those cases where the
architect has imposed his personality upon his work to the e.xclusion of that
of the owner, he has so far failed to prove himself a real architect.
So knowledge is not the quality which should denote our architecture ;
"not knowledge but ability, not information but art" is that through which
life should bear witness.
What has knowledge to do with the insight, the sympathy necessary to
interpret an individual's or a nation's feelings? Knowledge may assi><t to a
judgment of technique, but such judgment is ba.sed upon rules governing
e.xtemals: it is impersonal and unsympathetic, and reaches nowhere to the
real meaning of the message conveyed by means of the work itself. F'ut it is
the genuine purpose of architecture that it should convey a true notion of
the needs it professes to ser\e. and for that reason we must be careful to
guard ourselves against an easy judgment <>f it by its technic[ue. In pass-
ing, it may be well to remind ourselves that in the sch(M->ls the technique of
architecture is liable to become confu.sed with the technique of drawing,
which latter is a graphic art and bears but a temporary relation to archi-
tecture. Think not that this is lightly said : it is important that we should
appreciate how architecture may be — and doubtless innumerable times has
been — pnxluced without a single drawing. .Architecture pertains to struc-
• A0 address ddiTcred at the ot>«ninK of tb« School of .\rchitecture. fnirersHy of Oregon. Xoycm-
hcr ro. ni4.
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tnre : dra\vin<i^ is a means of study and an aid to construction, but archi-
tecture may not. with a degree of accuracy. l)e judged by, or from, the
drawings which depict it.
Hence, in our schools, unless we are watchful, there is the possibility
of viewing the subjects of our study and attention as something detached
from the realities of life. This is less likely to result where the subject is
one which has a quite obviously practical bearing, but in the study of any
C'f the branches of what is called art. it is easy to get out of touch with the
real relationship which such work bears to life. \\'e are liable to view the
work done in the course of study as an end in itself. Art for art's sake!
'Jliis attitude toward our studies is possible in any branch. During my
earlier school days, and even in later years, I recall how little stress was
laid ui)on the true relation which all our efforts had to the common pur-
suits of life; upon the fact that they were simply a means to an end and not
an end in themselves. One was ever mindful of the need for pursuing cer-
tain studies for the sake of marks and standards. One must read so much
Caesar to be able to read so much Caesar when the need arose, and that
need arose at examination time. One struggled with the binominal theorem
because it was there in the course to be struggled w'ith, to be disposed of,
so that one could go on to the disposal of something else for the same
reason.
In the practical branches, the closer relation which the concrete prob-
lems dealt with sustain to the experiences of life help to impress the mind
with the i)rincii)al reason for solving them, but even with them, it is easy
to omit the practice of reflecting ui)on their ultimate purjjose. which is the
training of the mind, ecjuipping it to act independently and logically in con-
nection with similar, though fresh, problems which arise in pursuit of any
w^ork in the world that is worth while.
l)Ut when we come to the branches which are concerned with expression,
such as literature or music, and esi)ecially architecture, the solutions of the
])rob]ems devised for our ])ractice are much likely to be regarded as the
sole reason for our study. It is in this connection that we are liable to lay
too great stress ui)on knowledge and information in the i)reparation for an
architectural career. If we do not reflect upon the meaning, to us, of the
wealth and architectural exam])les in the world, our ac(|uired knowledge of
particular sj^ecimens of architecture may crowd out an enthusiasm for a
search for that intimate, i)ersonal sym])athetic expressi(Mi of the human
aspirations, which on its artistic side, is the function of architecture.
It may well be that were we deprived of the great stores of knowledge
of architectural monuments, we could, with laborious effort, still devclo]) an
insight into their real ])urposes and ac(iuire an al)ility to serve them directlx'
and frankly. However imperfect our structures, they, then, would be the
result of a living art, an art virile, if immature, charged with an instinct for
truth, though sometimes hesitating and uncertain, in ex])ression. Such
structures would be indicative of an initiative, an independence of thought.
a freedom from servile adherence to forms adai)te(l to other conditions,
which is tUe work of true culture. Thus circumstanced, we may imagine
how our people would find interest in architecture which, it is to be re-
gretted, tiiey seem not to find today. .Xnd if we hold our thought to that
condition among our peojjle we may i)ossibly discern the error in our own
methods, methods of which — it is time to acknowledge — have laid too nnich
weight ui)()n knowledge, not ability — information, not art. \o more than
they, the peo])le, need we architects display a knowledge of the world's
great buiUlings, or of their classification as of nations, as of "styles." if we
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(leviite ourselves to the expression of their needs and desires. Let our
•itudy of tlie architecture of the past yield us an insij^ht into the desires and
needs of those older peoples, let it re\eal to us the emotions with which
they were animated, and let us learn fn>m their examples the abstract
subtleties which made the forms adopted appeal to them. Let us discover,
if we may, the sentiments to which their l)uildin}is j^ave expression. It is
not a cold analysis of a work of art that awakens enthusiasm, hut rather it
is some useful combination of lines, of colors, of materials and environment,
which stirs the ima}.,^ination. And this effect upon people is confined to
contemplation of no sini,de manner of buildini^s. no sin<jle so-called "style."
.*^eek out the j^reat monuments of any people and in them you will find
exemplified those inherent (pialities of beauty which have to do with the
relation of lines and spaces, of voids and solids, of plain held to ornamen-
tation, of color contrasts and harmonies, of rhythm, of cadence, of accent,
of streni^th. of }.^race. of power, of delicacy. And these (pialities are not
limited to certain types of buil(liiii.;s, to particular details of materials, but
extend to and ])roduce the beautiful in buildinj^s of whatever orii^nn.
Ileauty when thus set forth, whether in a Sistine .Madonna, a Michael-
an}.jel«»'s David, a Ueethoven Sonata, or a Taj Mahal, makes its ai)peal di-
rectly tt) human instincts and emotions. Its a])pcal has nothinj^f to do with
knowledge, with that knowle(lij;e which was the foundation f(»r its structure.
The knowledj.ie u|)on which those works were built made no bid for recojj-
nition. but served only to enlii^hten the mind as to i^^reat i)rincii)les. and
freed the .soul ti» express fresh ideas. It provided a sort of new alloy, with
which the artist worked.
C'onsider now how it seems to be with us today, wlien people L;enerally
have little feelinj.j for architecture. W hat can it be that has cut them off
from an interest in it? They must have buildings, yet it is a fre(|uent
sayini^ that they "know nothinj:^ about architecture." "have no api)reciation
for i^iunl architecture." That seems to be the heaviest indictment a.u^ainst
our |)rofession today, that our own peojde are out of sympathy with what
we are doin^. are frankly contemptuous of our efforts, or as frankly iLCnor-
ant of what we would call architecture. Does it not behoove us to examine
ourselves and see in how much we are to blame?
What is this architecture with which we busy ourselves, and for the
people's iiji^norance of which we in turn are too accustomed to express? It
seems to me that architecture with us is too much re<^arded as a definite,
fixed and finished thinj^ — a ct)llection of concrete examples of pa.st struc-
tures. It is of those examples that we strive to f^ain knowledj^e. and our
own a|)preciation of architecture is lar<;ely commensurate with the amount
of information we may have obtained of past structures. We are inclined
to measure (tur present-day efforts at desiijn by their adherence to the
<il)vious characteristics of those earlier buil(lin_sj:^s. and without that knowl-
edjje of them which our study has yielded us. we would be (|uite helpless
to judiji^e of their merits as architecture. ( )ut of that study we may have
;.,'ained an insijj;ht into the subtler (pialities of proportion and the like, yet
how seldom have those intani^ible elements thrown down our obsession
with the c<»ncrete devices emi)loyed? How often do we find those devices
i^roujied without concern for proportion or other (pialities which i)ertain
to art or skill? Such structures ])re(lominate. structures f<tr which men
often well schooled are too frecpiently responsil)le. and it seems as if that
could be only because they have been confused with a false culture, a
pseudo-culture, which sets up knowledj^e instead of ability, information
instead of art. as its measure.
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And since we find this state of things within the profession, is it to be
wondered at that among the people there is little feeling of sympathetic
interest in what they are led to believe is architecture? How can it be other-
wise, when to judge of it one must devote himself for years to the acquire-
ment of knowledge of the structures which comprise the architecture of
the past? The public has neither time nor opportunity to imbibe the
knowledge from the stores of which the architect is wont to choose his
theme and the characters with which it is expressed. If specialized knowl-
edge of historical monuments is essential to appreciation, there is little
reason why the architect should sniff at the ignorance of the public concern-
ing what he calls architecture ; the ignorance is real, but blameless.
We may observe today a similar attitude on the part of our law courts
and the public with respect to the work of the former. The courts are
disdainful of the lack of appreciation of the public for what they pronounce
to be good law, citing precedents from age-old statutes, while the public is
becoming more and more free in its expression that what may have been the
law in the past is a matter of little interest to it today. It will admit that
the general principles on which the older statutes were based and inter-
preted may have been logical and applicable to former conditions of life, but
that today it needs an interpretation of those general principles better
adapted to our present conception of life and social relations.
The courts have been substituting a knowledge of legal precedents for
a fresh insight into their meaning and a new expression in terms whose
fitness even he who lacks the knowledge still may comprehend. But the
legal profession today is uneasy and introspective ; it is being forced by an
indifference to, or contempt for, its pronouncements on the part of the
public, to examine into its own position and methods and to modify its
practices.
The situation is not without a parallel in architecture. The jirofession
is already conscious of a degree of aloofness from the everyday life of the
people, of a disparaging authority, and more and more often it is led to
inquire into the reason for it.
Now, what relation shall the schools bear to the present situation?
Should we not expect them to lead in an effort to win the confidence of the
public? It is not easy for the older ranks of the profession to amend their
ideals. Constant contemplation of those ideals which may have been estab-
lished at an earlier time tends to fix them and prevent their expansion.
But youth is engaged in shaping' its ideals, and it should consciously strive
to avoid all practices which tend to circumscribe them. They should care-
fully analyze the relation between courses of study and the jnirposes the
latter are. intended to serve, and never to lose sight of the fact that they are
but means to ends, not ends in themselves. And what nobler attainment
may there be for all our preparation than the power, the ability, the art,
to speak understandingly to our own people of things which we beliexc can
be made to free them from dull gray lives amid monotonous surround-
ings? To do so. however, we must arouse their curiosity, awaken their
imagination, quicken their interest, which we cannot hope to do while we
drone on in foreign tongues.
So in the ac(|uirement of a broad knowledge of architecture, of the
manner and method of other times, we should always be aware of the fact
that we are studying, as it were, a foreign language, a language with which
the people^of our own day are unacquainted; that we are discovering it to
discover wherein lies the secret of style — that combination of refinement
and grace, dignity and strength, that aptness to purpose which distin-
guishes all nobler works; not with the ridiculous purpose of attem])ting to
si)eak in it to (»ur own people.
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The fruit of study must be an unconscious appreciation of esthetic
values, and must pass through the alembic of mind and soul before the
architect can hojie to use the secrets he may have discovered in a way to
impress the pet)plc among whom he lives that architecture is something of
vital interest to them ; before he can hope to acquire that style which is
the sign of art and a mark of culture, something entirely apart from the
"styles" as classifications of knowledge.
Seldom is there a genuinely new thought in the wcjrld. yet how variously
beautiful are the many rendering's of the same old thoughts ! It is said that
there are but seven or eight fundamental stories in all literature, yet they
are told and retold with such infinite variety of expression that they remain
ever fresh and of interest to succeeding" generations. So, in the measured
drawings of almost e\ery notable building erected in the past two hundred
years, we have the stories of architecture rehearsed in varied forms of
exquisite l)eauty, imposing dignity and commanding power; it is for the
architect of the present day to acquire the ability — to perfect the art — •
which shall enable him to repeat them with a freshness which shall win
attention.
In order to do so, it is of course necessary for him to improve his skill
as a draftsman; lie should persist in the practice of drawing until he ac-
quires a facility which enables him to illustrate with ease any architectural
subject. But it is a simple matter to exaggerate the importance of drawing
in connection with architecture. Many of the most skilled architects have
been but indifferent draftsmen. Too close attention to the composition, or
the rendering of a drawing, in and for itself, is liable to cause one to forget
that after all it is only an imperfect representation of a design which is to
be produced in various materials, each of which has different properties,
each of which should be treated in a different way, each of which must have
a hiodifying eft'ect upon the design.
The musician, or sculptor, or painter may study his composition in the
medium of its actual expression and subject it to his criticism in its final
proportions, but the architect seldom, and then only in sectional details,
can thus proceed. However, it is desirable that he should indulge the
practice of designing in the solid, even at much reduced scale. It will aid
him, as will nothing else, to "think in three dimensions." I think it would
be well did our school courses require the student to reproduce to a con-
venient scale one or two problems a year in wax or clay. This can be done
in a sketchy way, yet quite accurately as to dimensions and proportions.
This practice will assist in the formation of a habit of visualizing his
design as a solid, even when developed in the flat. It will help to offset a
tendency to regard architectural composition as an exercise in two dimen-
sions.
Everything should be done to establish the habit of thinking in actual
structural materials. The student would do well to inform himself — in the
school course, if possible — by actual contact, of the characteristics of the
various materials, of their suitability and limitations ; how they are pro-
duced and how used in construction. It would be well if every student
could devote enough time to the various crafts to gain an appreciation of
their true natures. It will require but a modicum of proficiency in the
crafts to indicate their functions, while even that will do much to heighten
his realization that architectural design is considerably more than a matter
of paper, lines and washes. It will help to bring home to him at the
lieginning the notion that he is to become a creator of buildings, not merely
a maker of drawings.
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This familiarity with materials and methods of workmanship, this habit
of thinking in terms of actual structure, will do much to establish a proper
relation between a knowledge of the architecture of today. It will free him
from a subserviency to formal precedent and be productive of a healthy
originality which shall mark an advancing culture.
But this program can not be effected, or at least so readily effected,
solely by the education of the architect. He will need a public with a more
widely diffused appreciation of esthetic values than has that public of
today, one which has come to realize that a knowledge of the so-called
"styles of architecture" is not essential to a judgment of its quality; one
that has come to appreciate the ennobling force of the beautiful in our"
lives ; one that has come to demand art as an essential expression of our
utilities; one that has come to realize that utility does not reach its highest
power until i)erfected with logic, the reasonableness and the economy of
true art.
Thus to prepare for this public seems no less the opportunity of our
universities than the preparation of the architects who shall serve it. To
direct the minds of all its students to the importance of an appreciation of
the fundamental principles underlying all art, to send them forth possessed
of the truth that art is, or should be. something necessary to the highest
development of our country, to raise before them the vision that our ac-
cumulations of knowledge, the development of practical industries and
increase of wealth from our abundant resources are but means to an ex-
pression of our ideals as a nation, is a function to be exercised with enthu-
siasm and with faith in its leavening power. Out of it shall grow a combi-
nation of forces and a unity of purpose that shall make for the development
of the superior abilities, that shall make for the ])erfection of style, which
is the mark of a genuine culture.
Oregon Now Has School of Architecture
Tl 1 1'^ School of .Architecture of the University of Oregon at Eugene,
( )regon, w'as formally opened on Thursday. November 19th. by W. R.
1). VV'illcox, of Willcox & Say ward, Seattle, who spoke as director of
the American Institute of Architects. In his address, which is printed else-
vvhere in this magazine, Mr. Willcox pleaded earnestly for a redemocratiz-
ing of the art. The Oregon school opened in September with a beginners'
class of eighteen students, under the direction of Mr. Ellis I'. Lawrence, of
Portland. He is assisted by Professor E. H. McAllister, in structural
courses; by Professor P. P. .Adams, in drafting and design, and by several
non-professional members of the faculty who have arranged auxiliary
courses for the benefit of students in Architecture. The i)lans call for rapid
develoi)ment of the school as the students become i)reparcd for advanced
courses, but no degrees in architecture will be granted for the present,
students being sent east for some of their higher work.
Among Ihose who took part in the o])ening exercises were Mr. A. I'..
Doyle, of Portland, president of the Portland chapter of the Institute, who
brought the greetings of the i'ortland architects and announced that they
would offer a series of i)rizes for excellence of work by meml)ers of the
school. President P. L. Campbell, of the university : W. C. Knighton. .State
Architect, of Salem; Honorable .Allen ICaton, and the members of the stu-
dents' architecturrd clul) took ])art in the exercises.
7 Iw Arcltitcct and linj^uuti 103
The Fees of Architects
i.\ \ Il'.W of tlu- many |)ul)lislK'(l statements alxmt the larj^e fee received
by (iuy Lowell, the arcliitect of tlie new conrt house for New ^'ork. it
is intere-'tini^ to »)l)siTve the i-Iement of uncertainty which attache^- to the
profit to l)e derived from an nndertakin;^ of this maj^iiitude, says a writer
in the Philadelphia Ledj^^er.
'Vhc cost to an architect in preparing his drawin«,'s and specifications
and seeinj^ that tiiey are properly carried ont. in offices run on the l)est
business basis, is at least one-half of his ci»mniission. This, however, aj)-
plies only to the j^eneral class of buildinfj^s, and not to residential or ])ul)lic
and monumental work. The cost is then as high as 73 |K'r cent of the archi-
tect's commission.
The I'nited States Government prepared a statement which was >ul)-
uiitted to Conj^ress (Senate Document Xo. 016, Si.xty-second L onj^ress,
second session) which j^ave the average cost of prei)aring drawings ajid
specificatii>ns alone, exclusive of superintendence or any other field of
expenses, for the years 1*X)5 to 1<>11, inclusive, to be 6.2 per cent. This was
for preparing the drawings for the hulidings erected by the I'nited States
(iovernment and done by the su])ervising architect of the Treasurx'. a man
known for his great executive ability, and, therefore, done with the greatest
economy possible.
Kept)rts have been submitted by the State .Architect of New ^'ork show-
ing that the ct)st to the state for preparing the plans and specifications made
in the state architect's offices exceeds 6 per cent. The cost to the .\ew ^'ork
Central Railroad for preparing the plans for their new station has exceeded
() per cent. Therefore, an architect who is able to prepare the ])]ans for a
$10,000,0(X) building at a cost to him of less than 6 per cent of the total
cost of the building, must run his office in the most ec«)nomic manner ])os-
sible and take hi> chance that the work may cost him more than hi-- enliie
fee.
It seems to be the general impression in many uninformed places that
an architect makes a few sketches taking a few days of his time and for
this work receives an enormous fee. The fact of the matter is that to pre-
pare and carry out the work of a $10,000,000 courthouse will recpiire the
services of from twenty to thirty high-i)riced draftsmen, as well as a
number of engineers and specialists on structural work, heating and ventila-
tion, sanitation, mechanical ecpiipment. etc., working for a period of at least
five years; will re(piire a large office at a high rental, and with the most
econ(»niic administration his work will cost about $450,000. This will leave
him about $1. =^0,000 profit, or about $30,000 a year.
What business man is there who is willing to head a $10,000,000 corjxira-
tion with a salary of $.^0,000 a year? What corporation is there of this size
that pays its counsel less than this amount? Such men, however, receive
these salaries without investing any of their own money to obtain it. The
architect tnust invest about $450,000 in actual cash paid out to reccixe his
profit of $1. =^0,000.
All of the above has nothing to do with the professional training
and skill of the architect, and for which he receives his compensation. He
must, therefore, not only invest his own money and run a large business
office with a chance of running it at a loss, but he must give his skill in
designing, his knowledge of engineering and construction, and his training
in sculpture and mural decoration in order that he may obtain his fee. —
Construction News.
104 Tlic Architect and Ilui^inccr
"Practice as American Institute Architect"
An Amusing Case Which Came to the Attention of the Committee
on Practice
NOT long ago a member of the Institute forwarded to the chairman of
the Committee on Practice what would appear to have been a circular
letter addressed at random, and bearing the imprint of one who
termed himself an architect. In corroboration of the assumption, and as a
means of impressing his qualifications, his letter-head bore the legend.
"Practice as American Institute Architect." Other members of the Insti-
tute may have received one of these singular communications, although
but one has so far been brought to the attention of its ollficers.
In answer to an inquiry as to his source of authority for the use of the
legend, the following letter was received:
Your letter of the tliird instant received yesterday. Tn answer to your inquirj-
requesting an explanation of the meaning of tlie printed note oh my letterliead. viz..
"Practice as .American Institute Architect," the purpose of this notice was to inform
persons that I intended to conform and comply with the exemplary standards estab-
lished by the American Institute of Architects, and not to signify, as the meaning
of your letter implies, "A Member of the Institute."
If the printed notice referred to has been misinterpreted, or is not in strict accord-
ance with the .\. I. .v. regulations, I will have it removed immediately, as it was done
to make known, observe, and maintain the standards in practice.
As I am totally unaware of any infraction that the notice herein referred to could
have caused, will you please send me a copy of tlie A. I. .\. Constitution and Laws,
as I respect and protect all such matters.
I respectfully request and trust that this explanation will be received by you.
and considered with the sincerity and fidelity meant by this letter.
Thanking you. etc., .
N. B. During 189 — , while practicing in , I received a communication from
the American Institute of .Architects, voluntarily stating that I was privileged to
membership; as I believe that I have always adhered to the "Institute's Constitu-
tions." that I have known of and not deviated nor deteriorated since then, will you
please send me a statement of the requisites of membership?
Further correspondence then developed the following letter :
Accept my thanks for your letter of the , inclosing a copy of tlie .\. I. .\.
Constitution and Laws, received this p. m.
I have read these carefully and have not found ;in article relating to the matter
to which your letters of the and refer. I also notice that the note
upon the lelter-head was evidently one of a misprinted lot. which was instructed to
be and read. "Practice According to Regulations of .American Institute of .Archi-
tects." Several of these were used unknowingly some time ago, which at the time
escaped my attention.
As my office is and has been closed for several years. . . . ple:ise address com-
munication to my rooms. Respectfully.
While one might accept the use (»f the misprinted (?) stationery as
an inadvertence ( an act which is. of coiuse, amenable to the law and not
to the Constitution of the Institute), the statement in the last paragrai)h
of the letter does not coincide with the impression which the original letter-
head and contents were intended to convey in this sentence: "This office
is, and has ll^en during the past 18 years especially ecpiipped to prepare at-
tractive and artistically designed competitive plans." Inasnnich as that
letter als(j referred to a desire on the part of the writer to form an
"Associate Architect," according to a "Co-oi)erative iMpiitablc .Agreement,"
one is inclined to (piestion whether the intent of the legend was as much to
])roclaiin the exemplary standards of the Institute as to profit from them in
a (piestioiiable manner. Still, simple honesty sometimes gets itself into
bewildering predicaments.— Institute Journal.
Some Notes on Clays and Tiles
r.\ J. CLARK ■
TllI^Kl^ is probably im material so common, and yet. to tiic axcra^c lay-
man, so little known and nndcrsttKid. as clay. Natnre prepared and
dept>sited this mineral in every conceivable form and the nses tliat
can be made of it by man with the aid of fire are almost limitless. The
commonest brick and the finest china and i)orcelains are made from chiy.
but the composition of the material from which they are made varies in
proportii>n to the value of the finished i)roduct.
The basis of all day is alumina aiul silica, and the ])roportion of these
minerals, toijethcr with such other minerals or vegetable matter as may be
held by them, determine the value and the uses to which it may be put.
The standard of pure clay is called koalin. The word kaolin is a corru])tion
of the Chinese wctrd Kaulin^'. meanin.y^ iiij^^h rid,i;e. and is the name of a
hill near Jauchau I'u. where the purest kaolin was found, (.\merican
journal Science, 1871. paj^e 180.) The generally accepted analysis of pure
kaolin is :
Silica 47.71
.Alumina Mt.7><
IV.tash I.'r'S
W ater 13.03
(L'nited States ( ieoloi^ical Survey 11. pat^e 3*>. l'J03.) All particles of this
day will i)ass tiiroiii;h a s"eve of 200 meshes to the inch. J-Vom the ])erfect
clay down to the commonest, an analvsis of which shows:
Silica VK2A
.Alumina i.2()
I'erric o.xide 1.0'^
Lime M^.'H
Ma}.jnesia 2.7F^
Water 1 .67
Carbon dio.xide 2^).^7
i'hosphorus pentoxide 2i
.Sulphur 5i
Chlorine 11
( )rganic matter 2.96
( L'. S. (leol. Surv.. P.ull. 22^, p. 367) there is found day containinjj an ever
varyinj^ relationship of silica and alumina to!.!;^ether with other minerals
either addinij to or detractintj from their value, accordins^ to the purpose
for which they are intended.
( )ne of the earliest uses made of clay was the manufacture of tiles.
They were not. however, made for buildinij' purposes, but to receive in-
scriptions in their plaster state, and when burned made perpetual the
writinjT^s inscribed upoji them. From this early and crude manner of manu-
facturings and its use, tile has developed into one of the most scientific
and exacting industries of the world and covers a wide range of jiroduct
for this indispensable building material.
Tile used for floor purposes comes under two headings: Encaustic and
\'itreous. These terms have no bearing on the shape or size of the tile,
but emanate from the material from which they are made. Encaustic tile
is made from self-coloring and fluxing clay and in but verv few instances
is more or less absorl)ent. The colors of this grade of tile are red, buff,
• President and Cencral Manager of the California Tile Contract ing Company. 2(16 Sheldon liuildinK.
San Francisco.
106 The Architect and E)ii^iiieer
black and salmon as well as the speckled tile containing- niant;anese and
grog. The clay for this tile is worked in both plastic and dry form and is
moulded in shape by striking, screw or hydraulic pressure, using from ten
to twenty-five tons pressure and is burned generally in sagers to a tem-
perature varying from cone 015 to 03.
\'itreous tile is a mi.xture of white burning clays which Hu.xes com-
])letely. making a product impervious to water or acid and possessing the
ability to withstand wear possessed by no other material. This grade of
tile can be made in a large variety of colors and shades by the use of color-
ing oxides and minerals. The clay for this tile is never worked i)lastic ; it
is subject to the same pressure as encaustic clay and is burned to cone 5.
This grade of tile possesses 56 times the wearing value of white marble and
from 14 to 22 times greater wearing value than cement.
Tile for walls is generally classed under the heading of Faience and Wall,
the bodies or biscuit of each being made from clay producing a hard porous
body. The biscuit of the faience tile can be of any color, as it is always
coated with an engob which carries the coloring oxide, also a clay that
will riux at a comjjaratively low temperature, at the same time forming a
relationship to the previously burned biscuit that will not permit of scaling
and cracking. No tile is more susceptible to the influence of the fire than
faience; the different temperatures which are bound to exist in various
parts of the kiln, be it ever so slight, will cause a shading that adds to the
beauty of the tile, at the same time causing markings on the surface very
much to be desired.
Wall tile pro])er is made from the white burning ball clays and on the
purity of clay and its freedom from coloring minerals depend its values.
High grade pure white burning ball clay that will not warp when pressed
for thin tile is not very j^lentiful in the L'nited States and the talc rock is
sometimes used as a substitute. The biscuit of white wall tile is burned
to about the same temperature as vitreous tile, but has a porous body, the
clay running low in flux.
There is practically no limit to the processes that may be employed in
producing a glaze. One of the early methods and one still in use bv some
j)otter\ manufacturers is to throw salt on the fire and this produces what
is kniiwn as a salt glaze. Lead is extensively used in glazing, as well as
zinc. Probably no two factories use the same formula for ])roducing the
glaze on white tile. The glaze in slip form is applied to the surface of the
biscuit by passing over a ])erf()rated roller the lower part of which turns
in the vessel containing the slip, and enough of the material adheres to the
roller to coat the surface of the biscuit as it passes over it. .\fter drying
the tile is placed in sagers and fired to cone 020 to 012.
.\(» material entering into the construction of a building ro(|uires more
skill and science to produce than tile. I'eing manufactured exclusixelv
from minerals which must be treated in the most exacting fashion, else,
when they have ])assed through the fire, we have a product far (iirteicnt
from what was intended, and ])robably worthless.
Tile is the most ancient building material on record, dating back to
thousands of years I'.. ('.. and no structure of fame was ever built since
that time, regardless of its style of architecture, in which tile was not used
and made one of the features, for, when the mighty men of old. as well
as the wise men of m<»clern times, erected a structure, no imitations were
considered, and the best, both in material and architecture, was used. Tile,
then, as now, only could be used for the reason that it is the only material
for llodrs and walls in which the cohirs and shapes can l)e had. that will
Tlw Architect and Iim^iiiccr 107
ctMilOnn complc'tfly tn any style of architcoturc. and, at tin- same time
furnish a material which will staiul unlimited wear and <lefy time.
There is nuthini,' of real value without its imitations and the }.;reater
the value the more persistent are tlie imitations, and oftentimes we pay
a higher price for an imitation than the cost of the real article we desire.
Sometimes this is hecause we are not familiar with the cost and relative
values of the j^jenuine and the imitatit»ns, and it is often impossible to ^i;l
the data showing; these difYerences and we submit to the statements of
tradesmen who either mislead or who have no hij^jher aim in their business
than to make an innnediate sale. While this is true no doubt of all articles
of merit and value, we know of nothinp^ that it applies to stronj^^er than tile,
and most of them incorporate in some form the word tile in naming' their
material.
Kach year sees some new i)rocess and a very few years sees its end.
Tile manufactured by the ancients was made by very crude and primitive
metho«ls and still it has sttKxl the test of time as has no other material.
Now. with modern transportation ti> assemble clays, the best results are
attained by mixtures of clay and not from any one deposit. With hydraulic
and screw presses and modern kilns in which heat can l)e controlled to
within a few dej^rees. all contril)Ute to the production of an article superior
tt) anv ever made.
The McKinley Memorial Competition
Seven architects will compete for the prize offered throu<>;h a committee
t>f the .\merican Institute of Architects, for the best plans and drawint,'s for
The National McKinley IJirthplace Memorial, to be erected at .\ilcs. ( )hio.
The architects are Henry IJacon. 101 Park avenue. Xew ^'ork ; Cass (iilbert.
11 l-iast Twenty-fourth street. Xew York; McKim, Mead <!<: White. 150 I'ifth
avenue. Xew \'ork ; H. \'an I'uren Matjoniu^le, 101 Park avenue. Xew York;
Palmer, Hornbostel & Jones, Ck^ Williams street. Xew ^'ork : J. L. Decker.
Xiles, ( )hio. and Zantzinger. I'.orie ^: Medarv, 139 South I'iftcenth street.
Philadelphia. Pa.
J. C I'utler. Jr.. of Youngstown, vice-president of the association, says
that the name of the architect will be announced as soon as the selection is
made.
San Francisco Hospital Competition
The C<)n>ultinL; Hoard of Architects of tiu- C ity of San I'ranci^co. consist-
inj( of Messrs. John (i. Howard. Frederick H. Meyer and John Reid. Jr.. have
|)ractically comj)leted the j)ro^^rani for a com])etition for the Municipal Tuber-
cular Hospital (iroup to Ik* erected near the City and County Hos])ital. San
I'Vancisco. at an estimated cost of $.^00,000. The money is now available.
Three prizes are to be offered. The followinq^ is a partial list of architects
who have been invited to compete, the list having- been made up from architects
whose residence address is San I'rancisco: Charles Peter Weeks. ISakewell cK:
I>rown. Ward & lUohme. John I»auer. Jr.. W. C Hayes. Geo. W. Kelhani.
.Vui^ist (i. Headman, Herman I>arthi Julius KrafTt & Sons, Louis C". .Mulli^r-irdt.
L. I^. Hobart. Coxhead & COxhead and Hou.e^hton Sawyer.
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"Zeal: The feelini,'^ you have before you secure the tinner as compared
with 'Stuni,^' which is your condition after y()U i;et it." — The Philistine.
108
The Architect and Eii^^iiieer
GREY TF.X\BSSEE MARBLE MAXTEI. I.X EHRMASX RESIDEXCE. SAX FRAXCISCO
Designed by Willis Polk &■ Co., Architects
Executed hy the Schocnfeld Marble Co.
Some Hand-Carved Fireplaces
Til l'^ accompanying j)icturcs show the [)ossihiUtics ot liand-carved marble
and stone for fireplace and mantel work. The desii^ns are by Willis
I 'oik & Co. of San I'Vancisco and the scnl])tnrini;- was done by the
Schoenfeld Marble Company of the same city. The mantels are in the
Tcm])kt(n Crocker, Hooker. I'^hrmann. Ralston. White. (Iriflrtth, MofTatt
and (ioldstein homes and rei)resent some advanced ideas in architectural
sciilpturin«4' for interior decoration. .Mr. Polk has succesfully refrained
from over embellishment, a characteristic of this firm that has contributed
in a considerable measure to its success.
Besides ..Willis Polk & Co. the .Schoenfeld Marble L"om|)any refer to
such well-known architects, for whom they have executed important com-
missions for decorative work in marble, stone, i^ranite. etc.. as C liarles
Peter Weeks. I>ernard loseph, I'.dward ^'ouni;", and W illiam Knowles.
The loan desk, seats, settees, etc., in the library of the Cniversity of Cali-
fornia, and the altars in .St. T.uke's church. San I'rancisco. and St. Paul's
church, ( )akland. (icsi<.jned bv \ ickiry. .\tkin< X' Tonix . were executed by the
.Schoenfeld Company.
I he . Iriliitt\t iiiiil l-'iij^in,-,-
nyj
CHi-.v i\Mo\\/.i< \: ii-Ki i: •.i.i\ir! i\ i.'.\:rii '\ U'iyhi-'< hi:sii<h\(. i-.. iiii.lshoko
VfJigHCti by ll'ilhi Polk Sr C'o.,..-triliitcits Executed by the Silioenfcid Marble 'Co.
M.ISTI STOSE MASTEL IS DR. MOFF.ITTS RESIDESCE. .S.4S EK.-iSCISCO
Designed by ll'illis Poik 6r Co., Architects Executed by the Schoenfeld Marble Co.
112
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Artijicial Stone
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C. Walter Tozer -
Wilbur David Cook, L.andscape Architecture
T. C. KiERULFF - Legal Points
Paul C. Butte - F.lectrical Construction
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ARCHITECTURAL
Fr.d H. Meyor
.'Vuk'ust G. Headman
Edward T. Foulkes
Alfred F. Rosenheim
(i. .Albert Lansburtfh
Houifhton Sawyer
Herman Barth
Arthur Brown. Jr.
Chas. F. Weeks
Benj. Vi. McDoiiyall
< )i laviii.s Morvran
I t;. Austin
JaK. VV. Plachck
Henry C.
William O. Kaij;uel
F. D. Hudson
Sumner F. Hunt
C. Sumner (ireene
Norman F. Marsh
Smith O'Brien
.Aliiicric Coxhead
Harrison Albright
John Parkinson
A. VV. Smith
T. Patterson Koss
William H. Weeks
Chas. W Dickey
Smith
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Win. A. Newman
Jas. W.Keid
l''rnest Cctxhead
Win. t:. Haves
(has. Henry Cheney
Herbert E. Law
Hon. Jas. D. Plielan
Inliii (lalcii Ilowiiii! \
I.oiiis C. Miillganlt i
E, M. C. Whitney
\. I, Whitney
Fkidehick W. Jones
John Bakewell. Jr.
VV. CJarden .Mitchell
Nathaniel Blaisdell
W. R. B. Wilcox
William Mooser
Robert Morneiieier
B. J. S. Cahill
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Manauine Editor
Architects vvht) have visited the
Panama-Pacific Exposition are un-
THD cvnnciTmM animous in pro-
I"f/„^POSmON ,,^i„ii„g the color
COLOR SCHEME ,,,,enie of the
buildings and grounds the most
beautiful of any ever attempted at a
previous world's exposition.
Thiildings and statuary alike have
been colored by pigments introduced
into the casting mass of Travertine
— the composition chosen for most
of the structural and sculptural
work. This interesting" material is
a sort of porous limestone, like that
used by the old Italian builders, and
with its rough, weathered-looking
surface and mellow buff tones still
farther softened by the tracery of
that delicate vine, the ixcns ripens,
already growing, the walls, columns
and statues seem as though several
centuries had linked them to the
soil. What a welcome contrast to
the white and garish buildings one
usually finds in exposition grounds !
For the walks and roadways and
pavements of the courts, gravel has
been selected, of a more neutral,
grayish tone, as befits the ground-
work upon which the builder-
painter works : for the whole place
has been treated as a jncture — a vast
canvas where every detail adds its
subdued or brilliant note to the
general color harnuniy. Behind the
long cf)l()nna(lcs the walls have
h<H"i p'M'nted a \v(Mi(!crful Pompeiian
red, used as the "lining color"
throuL'hnut. enhancing by its con-
trast the huge green domes and the
two golden ones beside the entrance
that stand out in Oriental sjjlendor
against the intense blueness of the
sky. Inside the domes, the eye is
greeted by rich blues and reds and
golds; farther on, in the shelter of
the great entrances, immense nnnal
paintings, set like jewels in the
framing walls, give their note of
color just where it is needed, com-
plete in their individual beauty and
;it the same time treated as units in
the larger scheme. Truthfully, it is
the world's greatest exposition in
])( lint of color.
The Architect and Eimiiiccr
113
Prosecution for criminal negli-
gence in connection with concrete
ANENT COMPETENT [:;;;;:;r,;r ';^
INSPECTION OH ,,,;,,, inte'rested ni
CONCRETE tl^i>^ typg (^)f ^-^„-,.
struction, and tlie nioxenient de-
serves support. Such a demand is
but natural at the end of almost an}-
wniter when the season's crop of
failures is passed in review, i hat
drastic action would be taken sooner
or later to bring contractors and
owners to a sense of their obliga-
tions in providing competent inspec-
tion on concrete work was not to be
doubted.
Los Angeles has done the expect-
ed in its new reinforced-concrete
building ordinance which requires
that the architect, owner, builder or
other person immediately in charge
of construction shall retain an in-
spector competent to see that the
provisions of the ordinance are com-
plied with. Furthermore, this ordin-
ance says that every such inspector
who shall fail, refuse, or neglect to
stop immediately the construction of
any reinforced-concrete work that
fails to comply with the require-
ments of the ordinance and immedi-
ately report any such violation to
his employer and the Board of
Public Works shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon convic-
tion shall be punished by a fine of
not more than $500 or by imprison-
ment in the city jail for not more
than six months or both.
This, remarks the Engineering
Record, is a very drastic measure.
Nevertheless those who have follow-
ed closely the history of building
failures in the winters of the last five
or six years will feel that some such
provision was inevitable. ^Vhether
it will stand remains to be seen. It
seems to confuse private and police
functions. It does not appear that
the city's inspection force can be
dispensed with on account of this
provision ; and while there would,
therefore, seem to be a duplication
of work, the other point of view is
that it brings the judgment of two
trained men to bear on the work in-
stead of one. Moreover, the con-
tractor will look more closely into
the competence of his inspector.
MUNICIPAL
CEMENT TESTING
LABORATORIES
It is a matter of great interest to
note that Boards of Pul)lic W orks
all over the
countr}- are begin-
ning to appreciate
the im])ortance of
testing cement. At Los Angeles
recently, where complaint was made
of defective material, the Board of
Works made an examination into
the conduct of the testing labora-
tory and found that while the
cement in use by the city had been
tested on one day, it had not been on
the following four days. They
made a peremptory order that in the
future thorough tests be made of all
cement before it is used and further
stated that the Engineering Depart-
ment would be held to a strict
observance of this order.
This is a step in the right direc-
tion and should be followed by
other similar Boards in the country.
A testing laboratory is created for
the purpose pf testing cement and
engineers and Boards of Public
Works have the right to rely upon
the thorough, continuous and regu-
lar testing of all material ofifered for
use on public works. Sporadic test-
ing is not proper testing and is
always likelv to lead to trouble.
The enforcement by Boards of
Public Works of rigid rules govern-
ing their testing laboratory is highly
to be c6mmended.
Santa Barbara, Cal., is another
city that recognizes the importance
of cement testing and its engineers
and Common Councilmen are in-
vestigating the subject of the muni-
cipal "laboratory. The text ujion
which the sermon of this ex])end-
iture is justified is given in the
words of one of the Councilmen,
who says : "This is so important a
piece of work that we ought to be
sure of the qualitv of the cement
going into the job." "Safety first"
is an admirable text in the use of
cement and a proper testing labora-
tory goes a long way toward secur-
ing the desired results, comments. —
Cement Age.
112
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C. Walter TozKR -
Wilbur David Cook. Landscape Architectitre
T. C. Kierulff - Legal Points
Paul C. Butte - Electrical Construction
Louis F". Mauer - - Waterproofins
ARCHITECTURAL
Tile and Terra
Cotta
Artificial Stone
\ Roofs and Roofing
Rock and Gravel
Interior Decoration
Fred H. Meyer
.Xuk'ust G. Headman
Edward T. Foulkes
Alfred F. Rosenheim
G. .Albert Lnnsburuh
Houirhton Sawyer
Herman Barth
.Arthur Brown. Jr.
Chas. P. Weeks
Henj. G. McDoiitiall
Oi'laviiis Mort'an
I C. Austin
Jas. W. Plachek
Henry C.
William O. Kaiyiiel
F. D. Hudson
Sumner P. Hunt
C. Sumner Greene
Norman !•". Marsh
Smith O'Brien
.Alnicric Coxhcad
Harrison .Albright
John Parkinson
A. W. Smith
T. Patterson Koss
William H. Weeks
Chas. W Dickey
Smith
CONTRIBUTORS
Will. A. Newman
Jas. W. Keid
I'.rncsl C(^\hoad
U III. C. Hay.'s
(lias. Henry Cheney
Herbert R. Law
Hon. Jas. D. Plielaii
loliii Galon llowaiil / |.- ^\ J A
Louis C. MiiIIk.'hiIi \ ' ' '
John Bakewell. Jr.
W. (Jarden Mitcliel
Nathaniel Blaisdell
W. R. B. Wilcox
William Mooser
Robert Moryeneier
B. J. S. Caliill
Iv M. C. WHlTN-hV
A. I Whitney
Friiikrick VV. Jones
Man liner
Treasurer
Mananing I'.ditor
Arcliitects who have visited the
Panama-Pacific Exposition are un-
THc cvDnciTinM animous in pro-
THE EXPOSITION ,x^^,,,m^ the color
COLOR SCHEME ,,,,enie^ of the
buildings and grounds tlie most
beautiful of any ever attempted at a
l)revious world's exposition.
Buildings and statuary alike have
been colored by pigments introduced
into the casting mass of Travertine
— the composition chosen for most
of the structural and sculptural
work. This interesting material is
a sort of porous limestone, like that
used by the old Italian builders, and
Avith its rough, weathered-looking
surface and melloAV bufif tones still
farther softened by the tracery of
that delicate vine, the ficus ripens,
already growing, the walls, columns
and statues seem as though several
centuries had linked them to the
soil. \\ hat a welcome contrast to
the white and garish buildings one
usually finds in exposition grounds!
For the walks and roadways and
pavements of the courts, gravel has
been selected, of a more neutral,
grayish tone, as befits the ground-
work upon which the builder-
painter Avorks ; for the whole place
has been treated as a jiicture — a A^ast
canvas where every detail adds its
subdued or brilliant note to the
general color harmony. Behind the
long colonnades the walls have
bccM p-'inted a wonderful Pompeiian
red. used as the "lining color"
throuL'hout. enhancing by its con-
trast the huge green domes and the
two golden ones beside the entrance
that stand out in Oriental sjjlendor
against the intense blueness of the
sky. Inside the (U)mes, the eye is
greeted by rich blues and reds and
golds ; farther on, in the shelter of
the great entrances, immense mural
paintings, set like jewels in the
framing walls, give their note of
color just where it is needed, com-
plete in their individual beauty and
at the same time treated as units in
the larger scheme. Truthfully, it is
the world's greatest exposition in
])( lint of color.
The Architect and Eii<'iiieer
113
Prosecution for criminal negli-
gence in connection with concrete
ANENT COMPETENT [;;^^-%;f ^
INSPECTION OF .^^.-^l^t inte'rested in
CONCREIE ^l^i^ type ^^f ^.^^,^^.
struction, and the nioxenient de-
serves support. Such a demand is
but natural at the end of almost any
wniter when the season's crop of
failures is passed in review, i hat
drastic action would be taken sooner
or later to bring" contractors and
owners to a sense of their obliga-
tions in providing competent inspec-
tion on concrete work was not to be
doubted.
Los Angeles has done the expect-
ed in its new xeinforced-concrete
building ordinance which requires
that the architect, owner, builder or
other person immediately in charge
of construction shall retain an in-
spector competent to see that the
provisions of the ordinance are com-
plied with. Furthermore, this ordin-
ance says that every such inspector
who shall fail, refuse, or neglect to
stop immediately the construction of
any reinforced-concrete work that
fails to comply with the require-
ments of the ordinance and immedi-
ately report any such violation to
his employer and the Board of
Public Works shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon convic-
tion shall be punished by a fine of
not more than $500 or by imprison-
ment in the city jail for not more
than six months or both.
This, remarks the Engineering-
Record, is a very drastic measure.
Nevertheless those who have follow-
ed closely the history of building-
failures in the winters of the last five
or six years will feel that some such
provision was inevitable. Whether
it will stand remains to be seen. It
seems to confuse private and police
functions. It does not appear that
the city's inspection force can be
dispensed with on account of this
provision; and while there would,
therefore, seem to be a duplication
of work, the other point of view is
that it brings the judgment of two
trained men to bear on the work in-
stead of one. Moreover, the con-
tractor will look more closely into
the competence of his inspector.
MUNICIPAL
CEMENT TESTING
LABORATORIES
It is a matter of great interest to
note that Jjoards of Public W orks
all o \- e r the
country are begin-
ning to appreciate
the importance of
testing cement. At Los Angeles
recently, where complaint was made
of defective material, the I'.oard of
Works made an examination into
the conduct of the testing labora-
tory and found that while the
cement in use by the city had been
tested on one day, it had not been on
the following four days. They
made a peremptory order that in the
future thorough tests be made of all
cement before it is used and further
stated that the Engineering Depart-
ment would be held to a strict
observance of this order.
This is a step in the right direc-
tion and should be followed by
other similar Boards in the country.
A testing- laboratory is created for
the purpose of testing cement and
engineers and Boards of Public
Works have the right to rely upon
the thorough, continuous and regu-
lar testing of all material offered for
use on public works. S])oradic test-
ing is not proper testing and is
always likelv to lead to trouble.
The enforcement by Boards of
Public ^^'orks of rigid rules govern-
ing their testing laboratory is highly
to be commended.
Santa Barbara, Cal., is another
city that recognizes the importance
of cement testing and its engineers
and Common Councilmen are in-
vestigating the subject of the muni-
cipal "laboratory. The text upon
which the sermon of this expend-
iture is justified is given in the
words of one of the Councilmen.
who says : "This is so important a
piece of work that we ought to be
sure of the qualitv of the cement
going into the job." "Safety first"
is an admirable text in the use of
cement and a proper testing labora-
tory goes a long way toward secur-
ing the desired results, con-iments. —
Cement Asfe.
With the Architects and
Engineers
Amrriran JlnatttutF of ArrljttrrtB
(ORGANIZED 1857)
OFFICERS FOR 1914-IS
President R. Clipston Sturgis, Boston
First Vice-President Thos. R. Kimball,
Omaha, Neb.
Second Vice-President Frank C. Baldwin,
Washington
Secretary Burton L. Fenner, New York
Treasurer J. L. Maur\n, St. Louis
, ( T. J D. Fuller, Washington, 1>. C.
.Auditors... j Kobert Stead, Washington, D. C.
Board of Directors '
For One Year — Irving K. Pond, Chicago; John
M. Donaldson, Detroit; Edward A. Crane, Phila-
delphia.
For Two Years — C. Grant La Farge, New
York; Burt L. Fenner, New York; H. Van Buren
Magonigle, New York.
For Three Years— W. R. B. • Willcox, Seattle,
Wash.; Octavius Morgan, Los Angeles; Waller
Cook, New York.
San Francisco Chapter
President W. B. Faville
Vice-President Edgar A. Mathews
Secretary-Treasurer Sylvain Schnaittacher
^ J Henry A. Schulze
Trustees ^ j^s y^ Keio
Southern California Chapter
President Albert C. Martin
\'ICE-PRESIDENT S. TiLDEN NoRTON
Secretary Fernand P*rmentier
Treasurer August Wackerbarth
Board of Directors
J. E. Allison J. J. Blick
J. J. Backus
Portland, Ore., Chapter
President A. E. Doyle
Vice-President Folcer Johnson
Secretary Wm. G. Holford
Treasurer ^^ J. A. Fouilihoux
, ,, 1 Jos. Jaccokerc.kr
Council Members ]^_ ^J Naramore
Washington State Chapter
President Jas. II. Schack, Seattle
Vice-President '. Jos. Cote, Seattle
Vice-President Ceo. Gove, Taconia
VicePrksidknt L. L. Rand, Spokane
Secretary Arthur L. Loveless, Seattle
Treasurer Andrew Wii.i.atzin. Seattle
(Californta &tatr Soarb of ArrljUrrturr
NORTHERN DISTRICT.
President John Bakewell, Jr.
Secretary and Treasurer. Sylvain Schnaittacher
J NO. Bakewell, Jr. Edgar A. Mathews
Joseph C. Newsome
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
President John P. Krempel
Secretary-Treasurer Fred H. Roehrig
I Octavius Morgan
Members -^ Sumner P. Hunt
' Wm. S. HEBBARn
&an JFranriarn Arrl^ttrrtural (Club
OFFICERS FOR 1913-14
President Geo. E. Grkenwood
Vice-President Chas. Peter Weeks
Secretary A. L. Williams
Treasurer Wm. D. Sherman
Directors
Henry A. Thomsen James A. Magee
fCna AngpUa Arrl^itrrtural Qllub
President Arthur Rolland Kelly
Vice-President Harry F. Withey
Secretary-Treasurer Henry E. Bean
Chairman Educational Committee
John T. Vawter
Chairman House and Entertainment Committees,
Mossier of Atelier
Gilbert Stanley Underwood
I D. R. Hl'NTIN(iT<>N
Members op Council -^ W. R. B. Willcox
' Jas. Stephen
S'an Sirgn ArrljUrrtural AaBoriatloii
President J. B. Lyman
\'ice-President F. C. Cressy
Secretary Robt. Halley, Jr.
Treasurer G. A. Haussen
Pnrtlaub Arrl^itrrtural (Club
OFFICERS FOR 1913
President Frank Logan
Vice-President Jno. M. IIatton
Secretary Wm. H. Flanigan
Treasurer William P. Dawson
Ard|ttrrtural Sragur nf tl^p |Iarifir(!IoaBt
President. .Charles Peter Weeks. San Francisco
N'ice-Pres. . . .John Bakewell, Jr., San Francisco
Sec'y-Treas.. . . .\UG. G. Headman, San Francisco
Next Convention City — San Francisco.
American Institute Officers for 1915
R. Clipston' Sturgis of Boston lias been
rr-ulccto(l president of the .American In-
stitnte of .Vrcbitects for the year 1915.
riioinas R. Kimball of Omaha is re-
elected first vice-president. Burton I..
I'enner of New York secretary, and J. L.
.Mauran of St. Lonis treasurer. The next
convention will be held in San I'Vancisco
and Los .Angeles.
of aircljitect!^
Regular Meetings Second
Wednesday of Each Month
John Bakewell, Jr.
Charles Peter Weeks
William Otis Raicuel
John Galen Howard and Louis C. Mullgardt
President
Vice-President
Secretary and Treasurer
Directors
Committees: —
Membership — Wm. C. Hays, Fred'k H. Meyer, and Geo. W. Kelham.
Architectural Practice — John Galen Howard, Clarence R. Ward, and Houghton Sawyer.
Entertainment and Program — Louis C. Mullgardt, Chas. P. Weeks, and Louis P. Hobart
Allied Arts — Loring P. Rixford, J. Harry Blohme, and Warren C. Perry.
Publicity — Wm. Otis Raiguel, John J. Donovan, and E. Coxhead.
Education — Bernard R. Maybeck, Arthur Brown, Jr., and John Baur.
Competitions — Chas. P. Weeks, Wm. C. Hays, and John Reid, Jr.
November Meeting of San Francisco
Society of Architects
The regular monthly meeting of the
San Francisco Society of Architects was
held at the University Club, California
and Powell streets, Wednesday evening,
November 11th.
Mr. C. P. Weeks, for the Committee
on Competitions, reported that the
-Australian Competition had been post-
poned on account of the war.
Mr. Bakewell who had attended the
recent convention of the Architectural
League of the Pacific Coast, told of the
transactions of the convention and re-
ported that the Constitution of the
League had been altered in several re-
spects, the most important change being
that the offices of Secretary and Treas-
urer had been combined. He announced
the League's intention to endeavor to
stimulate the interest in architectural
exhibitions by placing them under a
patronage system and doing away with
the customary Year Book.
The next convention of the League
will be held in San Francisco in July,
1915, and as it is the only scheduled
architectural convention to be held here
during the Exposition, it is hoped no
pains will be spared to make it a particu-
larly successful one.
An appeal for aid was received from
the "Fraternite des Artistes" for the
artists of France and their families
whose income has been entirely cut ofif
by the war. It was signed by
Henry F. Hornbostel,
President Society of Beaux .Arts
Architects.
Wm. T. Dannat.
President, Paris Society of .Ameri-
can Painters.
Joseph H. Freedlander,
President, American Group, S..A.D.G.
J. William Fosdick,
President, Societe des Anciens de
I'Academie Julian.
Further information can be obtained
from Mr. Lloyd Warren, 16 East 47th
street. New York City.
After an interesting discussion on
various subjects the meeting adjourned.
Residence Architect Busy
Architect Albert Farr of San Francisco
has several large residences under con-
struction in addition to three or four
houses for which plans have not yet
been completed.
Extensive alterations to cost $7500 are
to be made to the Charles Brandenstein
home in Fair Oaks, from plans by Mr.
Farr. A contract has been let for a two
story house in Claremont for W.
Schroder and plans will go out for
figures shortly for a $15,000 home for
Dr. Guido E. Caglieri at Larkin and
Lombard streets, San Francisco.
Masonic Temple for Sacramento
The Bank of Sacramento is under-
stood to have agreed to finance the
proposed new Masonic Temple at 12th
and J streets, Sacramento, and plans
for a five story Class A building are
being prepared by .Architect R. .A.
Herold. There will be stores on the
ground floor, the lodge rooms will
occupy the four upper floors and there
will also be a large hall seating 1(X)0
persons and equipped with a revolving
floor like that in use in the St. Francis
Hotel, San Francisco. The estimated
cost of the building is $200,000.
116
I'lic Architect and /:/;;';';; rrr
San Francisco To Have Engineering
Congress in 1915
Among the general subjects to be
treated l)efore the International Engi-
neering Congress at San Francisco. 1915.
probably the one having the broadest
interest is that of materials of engineer-
ing construction, which enters into all
phases of engineering activity. The list
of topics which will be treated in this
section is as follows: "Timber: Preserva-
tion, Treatment of Timber." "Substitutes
for Timber in Engineering Construc-
tion." "Brick in ICngincering Structures."
"Clay Products in Engineering Struc-
tures." "Probable and Presumptive Life
of Concrete Structures Made from
Modern Cement " "Aggregates for
Concrete." "Slag Cement." "Waterproof
Concrete." "Cement Containing Addi-
tions of Finely Ground Material,"
"Economics of the World'*^ Supply of
Iron," "The Life of Iron and Steel
Structures," "The Employment of
Special Steel in Engineering Construc-
tion," "The Place of Copper in the
Present Engineering Field, and the
Economics of the World's Supply
Thereof," "Alloys and Their Use in
Engineering Construction." "Aluminum
in Engineering Construction." "The In-
fluence of the Testing of Matcri-ils Upon
Advances in the Designing of Engineer-
ing Structures and Machines." "Cement
Testing," "Testing of Metals," "Testing
Fill-Sizes Members," "Proof Testing of
Structures." The papers to be presented
from the United States have already
been arranged for from the recognized
authorities on the various topics. Ar-
rangements for the papers from foreign
authors are being rapidly concluded and
the aggregation of papers which will be
presented will constitute a broad review
of the field and be of the highest value.
Splendid Restaurant
Architect G. .\. Lansburgii, of San
Francisco, has been commissioned to pre-
pare plans for one of the finest res-
taurants on the Pacific Coast. It will
occupy part of tiie building now leased
by the I). Samuels Lace House at O'l'ar-
rell and Stockton streets. San l'"r;incisc().
Architects for Palo Alto School
Messrs. Allison & Allison of Los .\ngeles
have been selected as ihe architects for the
new high school building at Palo .Mio,
Santa Clara county, California. The build-
ing will cost more than $110,000.
Building For College of The Pacific
Arcliitect \V. J. Wythe of Oakland,
has prepared plans for a $15,(K)1) dining
hall and dormitory building to rejjlace
the structure recently burned at the
College of the I'acitic, near San lose.
Competitive Drawings Rejected
The board of supervisors of Yavapai
Count}-, Prescott, Arizona, have re-
jected all plans submitted in competi-
tion for the new court house to be
erected at Prescott. under the recent
bond issue of $250, (XX). Thirteen sets
of plans were submitted by architects
from all sections of the country. The
supervisors have been unable to dis-
pose of the bond issue and announce
another competition will be held as soon
as the bonds arc sold.
Improving With Every Issue
Pul)iishers The Architect and Engineer,
San Francisco. Cal.
Gentlemen: — Inclosed find check in
payment of my subscription. Can say
that I like the magazine very much. It
seems to be improving with every issue.
Hope before long to he able to con-
gratulate you in person on your success
in l)ringing the magazine to the front.
AL^RK HAY. Architect.
Annawan, 111.
Church Contract Let
Architects Ward & Blohmc. .\laska
Commercial building, San I^Vancisco, have
awarded a contract to F. Raumann, of
2(XX) 45th street, Oakland for the con-
struction of a new church for the Trinity
Lutheran Parish at 17th Avenue and
Fast 15th street. The cost will be about
$15,000.
The same architects are pre])aring
plans for an exhibit at the Panama-
Pacific Exposition for tlie .\merican
Chicle Company.
Church Architect Dead
A dispatch from Chicago under date of
December 2, says: James J. Egan. prom-
inent as an architect of Roman Catholic
churches in Pittsburg, San h'rancisco,
Denver and many other cities, died here
today. He was 75 years old.
James J. Egan drew the plans for St.'
Mary's cathedral. Van Ness avenue and
O'Farrell street, which was dedicated in
1887.
Fresno State Normal School
Bids are now being taken for the
construction of the State Normal School
grou]) at I'Vesno, from plans by State
.\reliitect McDougall, Sacr.imento. The
amount available is $370,(XK). The
buildings will be two stories high and
constructed of steel and brick, with
tile roof. Bids are to be opened early
in Jaiuiary.
Personal
Walter Parker, formerly of Parker 6t
Kenyon, is now a member of the office stafT
of Architect August G. Headman. Call
building. San l-'rancisco.
The Architect and En<:;inecr
117
Personal
l-'raii/. I larding, a distinguished land-
scape architect of Switzerland is in San
Francisco and may locate in the c\\.y
permanently. Mr. Harding has done
some splendid things in Swiss archi-
tecture and one of liis (|uaint look-out
towers in the world-famous Alps will be
shown in colors in this magazine in a
future issue. Mr. Harding is tempo-
rarily residing at 1510 Ellis Street.
Arcliitects desiring landscape work or
suggestions in Swiss chalet planning or
interior decoration would do well to con-
sult with him.
Southern California Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects has
rati tied the action of the board of
directors of the Institute in recommend-
ing Mr. Fernand Parmentier, secretary
of the chapter, for a I'ellowship in the
Institute. Mr. Parmentier was elected
a Fellow by the Institute at its conven-
tion in Washington, D. C, this montli.
He is now serving as a volunteer with
the French army in Alsace.
Henry C. Heynemann, who was
arrested as a British spy in Germany.
condemned to death and later liberated,
was married in Madrid, October 27, to
Mile. Florence Lacaze, a San Francisco
girl. Heynemann will take up architect-
ure in San Francisco. He went to
Europe to study his profession at the
Beaux Arts school. He is a student of
the University of Pennsylvania.
Architect John Galen Howard, whose
work will be shown in the January
number of The Architect and Engineer,
attended the American Institute of
Architects convention at Washington, D.
C, and as a Fellow of the Institute,
joined the Coast delegation in its efforts
to bring the convention to California
ne.Kt year.
Mr. Warren Charles Perrj-. architect,
formerly with John Galen Howard, an-
nounces that he has opened an office in
the Atlas building, 604 Mission street,
San Francisco, where he will practice his
profession.
Architects G. Alex. Wright and George
Rushforth'have moved their offices from
571 California Street to the E. W.
Hopkins Building, 354 Pine Street, San
Francisco.
Architect Phillip Schwerdt has moved
his office from the Phelan building to his
residence address, 726 Clement street,
San Francisco.
New Hotel For San Jose
Plans have been prepared b3- Architect
Frank D. Wolfe, Bank of Italj- building,
San Jose, for the construction of a two-
story and liasement store and hotel build-
ing on Market street opposite the Hall
of Records. Structure will be 65x100
feet, of brick construction. There will
be stores on the ground floor with rooms
for hotel purposes alcove.
Working Committees of Southern Cali-
fornia Chapter, A. I. A.
President .Albert C Martin, of South-
ern California Chapter of the .American
Institute of .Architects, has appointed the
following committees to serve during the
ensuing year:
Mcnibfiship — John P. Krempel, chainiiaii; Julius
W. Krause and H. F. Withey.
Entertainment — Octavius Morgan, chairman; R.
1"). Karquliar, A. F. Rosenheim, Jolni P. Krempel
and Aleck E. Curlett. ,
A. I. A. Sub-committee on Public Information — •
Elmer Grey, chairman; Homer VV. Glidden and
Walter E. Erkes.
.\. I. .V. Subcommittee on Competitions — Myron
Hunt, chairman; W. C. Pennell and Frank L.
StitT.
Permanent Committee on Legislation — Frank D.
Hudson, chairman; J. J. Backus and Lyman Far-
well.
P'thics and Practice — J. E. Allison, chairman; O.
W. Morgan. Jr., and Percy A. Eisen.
.\. L A. Sub-committee on Education — Charles
Greene, chairman; Tohn T. X'awter, J. C. Hillman,
and 1). C. Allison. "
C"ity Planning — John C. Austin, chairman; D. C.
.\llison and Elmer Grey.
Contracts and Specifications — George E. ISerg-
strom, chairman; A. JNL Edelman and S. Tilden
Norton.
Pomona Architect Busy
Architect C. E. Wolfe, State Bank
building, Pomona, has quite a little im-
portant work under way. Writing to the
Architect and Engineer under date of
November 19th, he says:
I have just completed plans for a garage for
Kl 'ler E. Hooth. It is one story, 55 x 130 ft., and
will be built either of brick or concrete, wliich
will be determined when bids are opened. There
will be steel trusses and iron roof, cement floor,
work room, wash rack, ladies' waiting room, offices
and all necessary conveniences.
Plans have been completed for a two-story
garage for L. A. Lorbeer. This will be built of
brick and will contain offices, show room, supply
room, work room and an elevator 8x15 feet.
The building will be 65 x 90 feet. The second
story wmII be used in connection with the garage.
Cement floor in first story and double floor in
second story. The first story will be in gray
pressed brick and second story of brown brick.
Largest Moving Picture Theatre on the
Coast
Architect C. W. Dickey, Central Bank
building, Oakland, is preparing working
drawings for the largest motion picture
theatre on the Pacific Coast. It will be
erected on Franklin, near 15th street,
Oakland, for the McPike family and will
seat 3300 persons. Construction will be
steel frame and brick walls. There will
be stores on the Franklin street frontage.
The estimated cost is $90,000.
Should Consult an Engineer
Editor The .1 rcliltcct and Engineer:
Kindly give formula for figuring a concrete
beam freely supported, uniform load of 200 lbs.
foot, 20-ft. span. Please show the work of calcu-
lation; also for a concentrated load. I find it
difficult to understand from the formuls in the
catalogues. Rpcuectfully,
MEMBER S. F. A. C.
Any formula we might publish, if used
by a person not familiar with theories of
construction, would be dangerous and we
therefore suggest that our correspondent
consult a competent structural engineer.
— I-:(litor.
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The Architect and Engineer
NEW HOME OF THE HENRY CO WELL LIME & CEMENT COMPANY,
FOOT OF MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
New Home of Henry Cowell Lime and
Cement Company
Tlic Henry Cowell Lime and Cement
Company have recently moved into tlieir
convenient and attractive new building
at the foot of Market street, San Fran-
cisco. The business and the executive
offices of the company occupy the entire
upper floor of the building. Just fifty
years ago the business of this company
was founded by Henry Cowell and lias
steadily grown to its present well-known
strength and magnitude.
Six years ago the immense 4(XX) barrel
cement mill at Cowell, Cal., pronounced
by engineers one of the finest cement
plants in the country, was built for the
manufacture of the well-known Mt.
Diablo brand of cement, and the mill has
been run to its capacity almost inces-
santly since the date of completion. The
company maintains agencies and ware-
houses in all the large cities on the
Pacific Coast.
The Temple of Products
I'.y likl'C K 1 1, \U I, A.N I).
The extensive and artistic exhil)it of
W. P. I'uller & Co., paint manufacturers,
bears this striking name which, also,
aptly describes it. It is important enough
to be a "feature" by itself and it will be
included in every list of leading attrac-
tions at the ICxposition.
The exhibit is enclosed in a space 50 x
12,3 feet, containing besides the Temple, a
comjjlete miniature white lead f.ictory
(-bowing all the i)rocesses of making
I'ioneer White Lead, from the melting
stage to the refined product), also a series
or group of cottages forming a Residen-
tial Sectif)!!, showing the use of the buller
materials as applied in exterior and in-
terior decoration.
The "Temple of Products" is a
spherical building of 47 feet in diameter.
The interior is a show room divided into
ten alcoves, each forming a separate ex-
hibit, as follows:
1. Farm scene, showing use of paints
on barns, fences, etc.
2. Brush exhibit.
3. Varnish exhibit.
4. Interior finishes for homes, includ-
ing paints, stains, varnishes, floor waxes,
etc.
5. Marine exhibit.
6. Automol)ilc and wagon exhibit.
7. Model kitchens — showing enamels,
flat finishes, etc.
8. Hardwood panelings, showmg varied
treatments for the several woods.
9. Complete miniature home.
10. Furniture and material exhibit.
The Temple is a marvel of color and
decoration, every part being of special
pattern mostly in stucco, carrying out the
Moorish design of the whole. The hun-
dred or more columns form a lal)yrinth
of color and the interior eflfec^t will be
especially marked when illuminated by
the concealed lights which have been in-
stalled in great profusion.
We should not forget to mention the
miniature park, with the fountain de-
signed by Leo Lentelle, of New York
city.
Mr. Louis C. Mullgardt is the architect
and he is indeed a creator of an original
exhibit which has so enlisted his enthu-
si;ism that he has worked out every de-
tail along unusual lines, making the entire
demonstration one which is as unicjuc as
it is artistic and interesting. The cost is
apjjroxiniately $50, (XV).
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Louis C. Mullgardt, Architect
state, County and Municipal
Engineering Good Roads-Water-Sewers
— Bridges — Fire Protection
The Drainage of Dirt Roads
AFTER all our tumult and shouting
over the grading and paving of high-
ways, after the construction of trunk
lines of hard-metaled roadway from the
Atlantic to the Pacitic and from the
Lakes to the Gulf, the fact will remain
that by far the greater portion of the
road mileage of the United States is such
as can be produced by the use of the
natural soil of the region, more or less
adequately graded and drained, accord-
mp- to the resources and progressiveness
of the community
The permanent improvement of all of
the roads in the country would require
expenditures so great as to be whol'^
impossible at the present time; and sucli
a consummation ranks with Civil Service
Reform and the Millenium among the
bright and irridcscent dreams of the
future. The practical question for the
present and for many vears to come is
how best to treat our sand-clay and dirt
roads so as to secure from them the
greatest measure of service.
The wisdom of securing the best en-
gineering talent available in laying out
or extensively repairing these roads has
been shown beyond all question by the
lessons of experience.
W. H. Bisbce in Indiana Farmer writes
as follows:
DrainaRC is the principal feature which dis-
tinguishes a highway of any sort froin a mere
track through the woods and fields. The very
word hifihtfciy implies a road which is raised
above the surrounding land in order that the
water may he drained away. All famous road-
builders achieved their success largely through
their ability to devise practical ways and means
for the disposal of surplus water.
The side drains of dirt roads present few diffi-
culties. They are usually sufficiently formed by
the plow and the grader, with a sni.-'ll :"iiouiit if
labor with hand tools. The principal thing to be
li'irne in mind is the necessity of i)r()vi(ling fre-
quent outlets, and tiot allowing the water to flow
tor long ilistances^by the side of the road. The
increasing vtilume which is the result of a lack
of a sufficient number of outlets will sometimes
seriou.sly wear the sides of the glitters, and en-
danger the roadbed itself.
The drainage which must cros.s the line of the
roadway is a m\ich more serious problem, liridges
of sufficient size must of course be provided for
permanent streams, anri these should, if possible,
DC constructed of some material more permanent
and satisfactory than wood. Fifty vears ago,
with the then prevailing low prices anfl abundant
supply of luml)cr, it was probably true that it
constituted a fairly economical material for bridges
and culverts, hut the conilitions of today clcmand
Something that is both stronger and more per-
manent.
Corrugated iron is a practical material for the
pipe culverts and for all save the largest bridges.
It is immensely strong, and has an elasticity or
toughness which adapts it for rough-and-ready
situations, like those of the dirt road. .\s a result
of its corrugated form it has just enough of give
to enable it to dispense with perfectly solid founda-
tions and to withstand freezing and thawing and
other conditions which are so fatal to rigid forms
of pii>e or to masonry. Bulletin Number 45 and
other publications of the United States Office of
Public Roads have pointed out the availability of
this construction, though they lay considerable
stress on the importance of the use of pure iron.
Investigations carried out under the direction of
the Department of .\griculture about ten years ago
established the fact that the principal cause of
rusting in iron and steel is the impurities which
it contains. It has been frequently shown that
the iron of a hundred years ago, which was so
remarkably resistant to rust, was of a high degree
of purity; and it is now quite generally acknowl-
edged that iron is valuable for use in exposed
situations in proportion to the success attained
in the processes of manufacture in getting rid of
foreign substances. i
Cast iron pipe makes an excellent culvert, and
the thickness of its walls generally protects it
for long periods from destruction by rust. The
difficulties in the w-ay of its use are its generally
high cost and the fact that its great weight makes
it cumbersome to handle and install. ^^any of
these pijics are giving very good service, but a
lighter and more convenient form is appropriate
to country roads.
Whatever form of pipe is selected, its installa-
tion should be given intelligent care. A smooth
bed, of even slope, should be prepared, and this
should be free from stones, either loose or em-
bedded. The filling should be thoroughly tamped,
up to nearly the top of the pipe, and large stones
should not form a portion of the fill. In places
where much water is to be cared for, and par-
ticularly if the slope is rather high, it is well to
provide the culvert with wing walls of some sort
to prevent damage to the fill at the inlet or outlet
end. These bulkheads may be made of stone, of
concrete, or of corrugated iron; but one of wood
is far preferable to none, as its presence may,
in time of freshet, save the whole roadway at that
point from destruction.
Concrete Road Construction
THE national conference on concrete
roads, which met in Chicago recently,
adopted the following principles, or ten
commandments, for concrete road work:
1. The aggregates should !)c clean and
hard.
2. 'i'lu- sand shoubi be coarse and well
graded.
3. .\ rich mixture should be used.
4. The materials sluuild be correctly
proportioned.
5. The materials should lie thoroughly
mixed.
6. The inspection should be intelligent
and ihtirough.
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121
7. When in doubt, reinforce tlic pave-
ment.
8. The subgradc slionUl be of uniform
density, thorouglily compacted and
drenched with water immediately before
placing concrete.
9. The concrete should be of a viscous,
plastic consistency.
10. After placing, the concrete should
be covered immediatel}', kept, moist, and
not opened to traffic for four weeks.
Intelligent and honest inspection is
needed in all public work, whether it is
municipal, county, or federal. Both cor-
])orations and private interests have
elal)orate systems of inspection for all
their work, whether done outside or in-
side of the plant.
Thoroughness of inspection, particu-
larly in large cities, necessarily must be
limited by the class and experience of the
ins])ectors appointed. An engineer with
much experience in dealing with con-
tractors gave a definition of an ideal in-
spector as a ''man who could read Eng-
lish, who was reasonably honest, and
who could count up to ten." When the
millenium arrives inspectors perhaps will
be both honest and intelligent and also
will possess a good working knowledge
of the practical and technical points of
the job they are inspecting.
Men inspecting pavements will not
then be drawn from other departments
and put on work which they know noth-
ing about. It is said that one of the
causes of the scandal in the New York
state road department is directly trace-
able to the inspectors, many of whom
were drawn from subway and aqueduct
work to supervise road building.
Upon all road construction, and par-
ticularly in concrete, there should be two
inspectors constantly "on the job." If it
is necessary for both of them to leave the
work, all construction should be sus-
pended until their return. This might
cost the taxpayer some money, but would
be true economy in the long run.
The average citizen realizes the neces-
sity for inspection is complex, when, as a
matter of fact, it is comparatively simple
and the chances of fraud can be elimi-
nated. The citizen should know what he,
as a taxpayer — and what the inspector,
who is his representative — should look
after to get his money's worth.
The first step in rond building is a
preparation of the foundation. Adequate
drainage should be provided, all soft
spots in the road should be filled, and
preliminary grading should be done.
Then the road should be rolled with a
five or ten ton road roller.
For a concrete road the subgrade
usually is rolled flat and not crowned, as
for other road materials. The foundation
having been prepared, the material, which
is sand, gravel, and cement, is hauled on.
The taxpayer vi'ould do well to examine
material. If a standard grade of cement
has been specified, he need not worry
further about it. The cement is no magic
material, however, and the road or con-
crete will be no stronger than the sand
and gravel which is mixed with the
cement. The taxpayer will do well to
examine the sand and gravel.
The sand should be dean, coarse, and
well graded, or varying in size from fine
beach sand to little pebbles about one-
quarter inch in diameter. Coarse ma-
terial should predominate and the sand
■as well as the gravel should be free from
dirt, clay, vegetable matter, or any other
foreign substance, because these sub-
stances will prevent the cement mortar
from "bonding," or completely surround-
ing every particle of sand and gravel.
The gravel or hard crushed stone
should range in size from one-quarter of
an inch to an inch and a half in diameter.
Soft limestone should not be used, al-
though hard limestone can be used suc-
cessfully. Many engineers do not per-
mit the use of limestone in any form as
a wearing surface, so that if one-course
work has been decided upon gravel or
hard crushed stone must be used.
Assuming that the materials are all
right, that the foundation has been prop-
erly prepared and good drainage pro-
vided— all of which should be a matter
of careful attention by the citizens living
on the street — the next step is the mov-
ing to the scene of a large concrete
mixer.
When the concrete is being mixed, or
manufactured, one inspector should be
standing in front of the loading "skip,"
or carrier, at the back of the machine.
The other inspector should be in front
of the machine to see that the concrete
when coming out is of the proper con-
sistency, that it is handled properly by
the man who strikes ofif the concrete and
by those who come afterwards and float
or finish the surface.
The inspector at the back of the
machine should see, first, that the speci-
fications regarding the mixture are car-
ried out. The standard mixture used on
concrete road work is 1:2:3, which may
be construed as one sack of cement
(ninety-four pounds net), two parts, or
two cubic feet, of coarse, clean sand up
to one-fourth of an inch in size; and
three parts, or three cubic feet, of clean,
hard gravel or hard crushed stone from
one-fourth inch to one inch in size.
Brick Apartments
George N. Hillwig 524 .South Dittman
street, Los Angeles, has purchasecl a lot
50x142 feet on East First street, near
Cummings street, and contemplates the
construction thereon of a three story
brick apartment building to contain
about eighty rooms. The plans will be
prepared by .Architect O. M. Warner,
220 Stimson building.
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Tlic Architect and Eiii^inccr
The Brick Road and Its Construction*
By JAMES M.
ALTHOUGH I am supposed to dis-
cuss ouly brick roads, 1 shall digress
to the exteut of expressing some opin-
ions on that phase of our movement
which has been termed the literary and
oratorical side of road building.
The question of road building has been
uppermost in the minds of the American
people for several years. It has been
discussed from every view point by the
public and the press, until people in the
remotest sections are familiar with the
possibilities of improved roads. For
arousing public interest, the literary and
oratorical forces should receive com-
mendation. They would be subject to
less criticism if they rested with this ac-
complishment. But. having convinced
fhe public of the need of improved roads
they have "wished on themselves" the
further function of telling Mr. Taxpayer
what kind of roads to build.
There enters at this point the subtle
press agent for certain material con-
cerns. Under his guidance, good road
leaders have rushed into print with
astonishing statements. Certain types of
road, they declare, should be relegated
to the ash heap, owing to the advent of
the automobile and kindred road destroy-
ers. The knell of gravel and water
bound macadam has thus been loudly
sounded, according to the notion of the
sounders and they proceed to attack the
more modern types of road on the score
of cost. Then they jjolitely lead you
to the main tent and show you the
patented article, equal in quality and at
a less expense.
The simpler types of improvement arc
not ready for the ash heap. Their place
remains. In Ohio, for example, there are
88.000 miles of road, yet the most
ambitious plan of county and inter-
county market roads only contemplates
the improvement of 9,000 miles. How
are the remaining 79,00() miles of high-
way to be improved if not by inexpensive
methods suited to their light travel?
With regard to cost for the more
traveled roads. l"'rank R. Lander the dean
of road I)uildcrs in Ohio says: "cheap
first cost in road building mcins nothing
more than one of two things, ultimate
high cost or Complete loss." Cheapness
most often stands for wasteful extrav-
agance in the end and the adage that
"whatever is worth doing is worth doing
well" has a striking application to the
subject of road building. W{ this false
notion of chcai)ncss has dominated to
such an extent that engineers and road
builders in Ohio can cite instances where
money aggregating millions has been as
gnf)d as thrown away in road improve-
* Paper read before tlie Northwestern Koail
Congress, Milwaukee, 'Wis., October J8-3I, r)14.
McCLE.\RY
meats without producing anj- lasting re-
sults, unless to educate the public by
experience that ultimate results are more
to be desired than cheapness of con-
struction.
All these remarks lead up to the
question, "what is a good road?" Perhaps
from egotism — perhaps from zeal — I
wish to leave my criterion of a good road
strongly entrenched in your mind,
namely; a good road can be identified,
not by its first cost, but by the amount
expended upon it for repairs, proportion-
ed to the traflfic.
In entering into tlie main discussion
of road building methods, I may be
guiltj'^ of a somewhat negative treat-
ment of the subject. Good specifications
are obtainable and I have no adequate
reason for making this paper a minute
treatise of what to do. I may help you
more by warning you what not to do,
for a majority of the common errors are
not of omission so much as commission.
In the matter of grading. I can pass
the question of cuts, but a word about
fills will not be amiss. Do not place too
much trust in a fill which was partially
made a generation or two ago. The
older portion may be the more treacher-
ous. Perhaps trees and brush were used
in making the original fill. If they have
decayed, the fill is in a honey-combed
condition and likely to give way. The
best method of locating voids is l>y
puddling.
Enclose your suli-grade with tempor-
ary earth dikes two feet higher than the
sub grade and divide it into compart-
ments by similar cross dikes. Fill the
compartments with water, one at a time,
and weakness, if anj'. will shortly appear.
The usual method of relying on a roller
for compacting a fill is not nearly so
efficacious. In my experience, not more
than ten per cent of the fills could be
properly compacted with a roller alone.
Don't fall into the error of thinking
that the province of a roller is to pro-
duce a smooth even surface on the fill.
Rolling, like puddling, ought to help in
developing hidden weakness where more
or different material is needed.
Don't undervalue the necessity of
drainage. My rule has been to use it
as a precaution in dry places and as a
necessity in wet places.
Tile drainage is much better than ditch
drainage, but' don't place your longi-
tudinal drain beneath the i);iveinent
where it is less efficacious in removing
the water which the i)avement sheds and
where, also, it offers a source of l)ack
seepage in wet times which may keep
the pavement moist and be responsible
for shifting in the sand filler. The place
for the longitudinal drain is below the
gutter. Cross drains should be propor-
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123
tioned in frequency to the nature of the
soil and the character of the natural
drainage. In some muddy places it maj'
be necessary to lay them every ten or
fifteen feet. In other places they will be
unnecessar\' for a considerable interval.
The essentials of my practice in under
drainage have been; first, open tile;
second, position below the frost line;
third, the use of gravel or cinders in
filling the trench.
One advantage of under drainage as
compared with a longitudinal ditch, is the.
lessening of danger to traffic and the
more level shoulder of earth that can
be graded above an underground drain.
Such a slioulder can be kept free from
tall grass and weed by means of a mow-
ing machine.
{Concluded ill the January number.)
article, descriptive of Mr. Howard's work,
has been written by Mr. William C. Hayes.
Los Angeles Chapter December Meeting
The Southern California Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects held its
December meeting at the Hollenbeck
Cafe. President Albert C. Martin, pre-
siding. .\ telegram sent by Octavius
Morgan, director of the American Insti-
tute, from the convention at \\'ashington,
D. C. was read announcing the election
of Mr. Fernand Parmentier to Fellowship
in the Institute. Mr. Parmentier's name
was presented to the convention for rati-
fication by Mr. John Parkinson of Los
Angeles, who attended the convention as
a delegate of the Southern California
Chapter. The telegram also stated that
a special convention of the Institute
would probably- be held in Los Angeles
some time during 1915 to consider ques-
tions of considerable importance to Coast
architects.
The president announced that Charles
Gordon and Richard C. Farrell had been
elected to membership. Several other ap-
plications for membership have been re-
ceived.
The committee on contracts and speci-
fications recommended that the chapter
co-operate with the Electrical Contrac-
tors and Dealers' Association in their en-
deavor to improve conditions in the elec-
trical field and to raise the standard in
this work. The proposition of the latter
organization is to be placed before the
Chapter in writing at the next meeting
for final action.
The remainder of the evening was de-
voted to a discussion of the legislation
which the Chapter should undertake to
secure at the next session of the Legis-
lature. The Act of 1901 governing the
practice of architecture and the Law of
1872. pertaining to the selection of archi-
tects for public school buildings, were
di.-cussed at length.
Engineer's Part in Lighting a Building
A study of the requirements entering
into the designing of the illumination,
electrical wiring, plumbing, heating and
ventilation of a modern building will show
that the architect is reljing more and
more each day upon the services of the
engineer. Owing to the vast amount of
mechanical and electrical apparatus and
systems now on the market, and to the
rapid changes that are taking place, the
engineer takes a very important place in
the architectural world.
As proof of the above it may be men-
tioned that a number of important struc-
tures were erected during the last year,
on which tiie services of Charles T.
Phillips, consulting engineer, have been
used by the architect. The new Masonic
Hall, San Francisco, several theaters for
the Pantages circuit, the two-million-dol-
lar Oakland hotel, the Jacob Stern resi-
dence, Atherton. California, St. Ignatius'
church. Wigwam theater, Branch Public
Library, Y. M. I. building, Potrero hos-
pital. Atlas hotel, and the remodeling of
the Call building. San Francisco, the
Knights of Columbus hall. San Mateo,
and a large number of schools, apartment
houses, hotels, private residences, etc.
The January 1915 number of the Archi-
tect and Engineer will show the work of
John Galen Howard. F. A. I. A. .\ special
Mr. Pratt Buys Golden Gate Brick Com-
pany's Stock
The Pratt Building Material Company,
Hearst building. San Francisco, has pur-
chased the stock of enamel brick, pressed
brick and sandstone brick of the Golden
Gate Brick Compan)- and is offering some
real bargains. C. F. Pratt was formerly
manager of the brick company, which is
now retiring from business. The Pratt
Building Material Company is carrying
on a splendid business, filling large orders
for sand, gravel and other building ma-
terials in San Francisco and interior
cities.
Prospective Warehouse
The Jackson Furniture Co.. 14th and
Clay Streets. Oakland, have bought a lot
at 21st. Union and Poplar streets. Oak-
land, as a site for a new warehouse.
The lot is 162x230 feet. The company's
lease of its present warehouse near the
16th Street depot expires in 1916. and a
new warehouse will be built for the use
of the firm upon the expiration of the
lease.
^teel and Concrete Contracts Awarded
Architect Houghton Sawyer has let
the structural steel contract for the Mors-
head .\partments at California and Mason
streets. San Francisco, to the Judson
Iron Works, at $55 a ton. There will
be 275 tons of steel used. Contract for
the concrete work has been let to George
Elder.
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Tlic Aichitcct and Eui^inccr
Prosperity Ahead!
"You can tell your readers that the worst
of the business depression has passed and
that San Francisco is going to have a dandy
jear in 1915.''
This encouraging information was vol-
unteered a representative of this magazine
by a well-known banker whose institution
is closely allied with the building interests
of the state and has made more large loans
for building purposes since the iire than
any two banks on the Coast.
And we want to add that from other
sources — most reliable ones, too — assur-
ances of unprecedented prosperity have
been given.
This talk about San Francisco being over-
built is pure buncomb. Look around yon
and behold the vacant lots, then look again
and see the crowded apartment houses.
You can't get a decent apartment in San
Francisco today, except you pay a fabulous
rental. The city needs a lot of moderate
priced apartments.
The railroads estimate that 11.000,000
people will come to the fair next year. Ten
millions is a conservative estimate. Statis-
tics show that from one to three per cent
of visitors to a world's fair remain in the
city permanently. In Chicago the record
was 2 per cent. Say San Francisco will
only get one per cent. That means a hun-
dred thousand people that must be provided
for. It means that we shall have to build
more hotels, more apartment houses, more
homes.
And besides this there is the Twin Peaks
tunnel that is going to give employment to
a lot of men and is going to require much
material. Then there is the $1,000,000
municipal library, plans for which will be
completed by Architect Kelham early in
the year. The Tubercular hospital group
will be erected next year at a cost of
$500,000, and the new University hospital
at the .\fifiliated Colleges, now being de-
signed by Architect Hobart, is positively
going ahead in 1915.
And the architects, building material con-
cerns and contractors who have weathered
the storm that is now fast dispelling, are
the ones that will be doing business in San
Francisco in years to come. The weak ones
jiave been swallowed up by the tide of ad-
vcrsitv.
Paper Mill for Los Angeles
The Givan Paper Mills Company, with
offices in 237 Union Oil building Los
.•\ngcles, contemplates the establishment
of a paper manufacturing plant. It is
the intention of the newly organized
company to construct a factory building,
which, with e(|ui|)ment, is estimated to
cost $175.f)(K). .Among the jjrojectors are:
Dr. I'ockney {•"rench. Ben H. Smitii.
I'rank G. Hickox, and Frank G. Tyrcll.
The Judson Manu-
facturing Company
announces to the trade
that it IS NOW
OPERATING an
Open - Hea rth Furnace
and is in a position to fur-
nish MILD STEEL BARS.
SMALL ANCLES and
UNIVERSAL PLATES
in the sanie range of
sizes as it has hereto-
fore supplied in double
refined Iron.
J UDSON MANlMCTlJRmG Co.
Open Hearth Steel
Ingots. B.\BS.I'i^TKSAM« Small SHAitiS
SI9-823FOIJjOM8TRKhrr
U. S. Metal Products Company of the
Pacific Coast Independent Concern
Because of a similarity of names the
United States Metal Products Company
of the Pacific Coast, a prosperous Cali-
fornia corporation, with factories at San
i'Vancisco and Los .\ngeles. and agencies
in all the prominent cities of the seven
far Western States, has suffered con-
siderable inconvenience through publica-
tion of the voluntary bankruptcy petition
of the United States Metal Products
Company of New York City, a Massa-
chusetts corporation. The New York
concern has no financial connection what-
ever with the C:i!ifornia companj', al-
though it has handled some of the
products of the United States Metal
Products Company of New York under
an agenc}' arrangement.
Tenement Housing
Charles H. Clicney. of llobart &
Cheney, architects, San Francisco, and
associate editor of the .Architect and Fn-
gineer, is in the Fast studying the tene-
ment and housing problems for the Com-
mission of Immigration and i lousing of
California, lie will confer with tlie lead-
ing experts, architects and engineers aiul
study the result of their work in tene-
ment improvement, cheap workingmen's
houses and garden cities, for the ])urpose
of a])p1yinu what has been acc()ini)lislio(I
in the Fast to the contrested tcnenunt
districts of Californi;i cities.
The ArcJiitcct and Engineer 125
OREGON BUILDING, PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION
FOULKES & HOGUE, Architects
FOSTER VOGT CO.
CONTRACTORS
^
CONCRETE FIRE-PROOFING AND
GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Contractors on
Oregon State Building
Indiana State Building
Canadian-Pac. R.R. Bldg.
SHARON BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
PHONE SUTTER 1533
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
126
The Architect and Eui^ineer
BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPASVS PLAS'T,
YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO
The Youngstown Plant of the Trussed Concrete
Steel Company
THE extensive plant of the Trussed
Concrete Steel Company at Youngs-
town, Ohio, is devoted exclusively to the
manufacture of steel products, sucli as
United Sash, Kahn trussed hars, Hy-Ril),
Rib Latli. reinforcing steel and other build-
ing specialties. The waterproofing and
finishing products of this company are
manufactured in a separate plant in De-
troit, while tile plants and warehouses
are located in various cities of the coun-
try. The general and sales offices for
steel products are in Youngstown, with
representatives in all principal cities.
Six years ago only a few small build-
ings made up this entire plant. Today
the factorj' and yards cover the greater
part of twenty-five acres of land. The
plant consists of an administration build-
ing, power plant. sliipi)ing yards, and a
large number of individual buildings in
which tlie various products are manu-
factured. In order to more clearly un-
derstand the development of this plant
and its manufacturing divisions, it is
well to review tlie products of the Trussed
Concrete Steel Company and their de-
velf)i)nient.
Originally the Kahn Trussed Bar was
the princip'il product of the company.
The Kahn Trussed Bar is a patented re-
inforcement for use in concrete girders,
beams, joists and floors, and consists of
a main horizontal bar with rigidly con-
nected diagonal shear members, formed
from the same section of steel. Other
reinforcing products were introduced
sliortly afterwards. These included the
Rib Bar with a specially rolled section, so
formed as to secure a positive grip in the
concrete ; Rib Metal, an improved type of
expanded metal, formed from a special
section of steel and consisting of a series
of bars, rigidly connected by cross ties;
column hooping, completely built up, and
collapsible for convenience in shipping,
etc.
The next important development of
the company was the invention of Hy-Rib,
an entirel}' new type of reinforcement for
concrete and plaster work. This material
consists of a series of ribs in the same
sheet of steel. The object of the ribs is
to give stiffness to the reinforcement, so
as to do away with forms when used in
floors, roofs or walls, and to take the
place of metal studs in partitions, siding,
ceilings, etc. Coincident with the in-
vention of Hy-Rib, Rib-Lath, an improved
expanded metal lath, which is on the same
general i)rinciple of hy-ril). was intro-
duced, ;is well as rib-studs for holhiw
walls and partitions.
The most recent development in the
growth of the plant is the manufacture
of United Sash for use in windows, mon-
itors, partitions, etc. This steel sash is
built on ,in improved princiitle of asscm-
THe Panels tHat are
as ^ood as tHey are
famous.
USE WYBRO PANELS
FOR BEST RESULTS
Whenever you have a particular Jol) to tinisli —
whenever you want good results — use WYBRO paiuls.
There are no hotter Panels on the market, .-md
what's inore, they cost no higher than inferior ones.
Ask for our WYBRO List to-d.iy.
WHITE BROTHERS
5th
id B
rannan
St-
rancisco
The Architect and Engineer
127
bling, which gives exceptional strength
and efficiency to the construction of the
sash. All types of sash are made, in-
cluding standard pivoted side wall sash,
vertical sliding sash, center pivoted and
top hung continuous sasli, steel and glass
partitions, steel doors, etc.
Bearing in mind these facts and con-
sidering the necessary shipping yards,
storage, stock rooms and receiving sta-
tions to handle this large and varied out-
put, the reader will be able to understand
the plan of the factory. At the extreme
left of the bird's-eye view is shown a
portion of the shipping yards for the
Kahn Bars and reinforcing steel, contain-
ing large cranes, stock yards, cut-off
presses, etc. The shearing of the Kalm
Bars is done in an adjoining building.
Here are found presses weighing twenty-
five tons apiece, and with a capacity of
two hundred and fifty tons for forming
the rigidly connected shear members of
the Kahn Bars. The dies for shearing
these Kahn Bars weigh about five thou-
sand pounds apiece.
The Rill Bar department is in close
conjunction with the Kahn Bars, and
is completel}' equipped with shearing
presses, bending machines, locomotive
cranes, etc., to supply the Rib Bars in any
form desired. The column hooping is
manufactured also at this part of the
plant. The Rib- Metal material reaches
the shop in the form of a wash-board
shaped section, which is run through
punches of three hundred ton capacity,
and is then expanded into the fiiiislied
material.
The building for the Hy-Rilj and Rib-
Lath manufacture are the next adjoining
and arc provided with railroad siding.
loading platforms, etc., for shipping pur-
poses. In these buildings the flat sheet
of steel are first especially prepared,
beaded, trimmed and made ready for tlie
punching press, which with special dies
cuts the material as desired. The sheets
next go to the heavy forming presses,
which by a process of pressing and ex-
panding develops the product into its
finished form. The Hy-Rib material is
also furnished by the shops in curved
sheets, the curving being done with
special bending machines.
STRUCTURAL
STEEL FRESNO
Complete Stock of
COLUMNS
ANGLES
GIRDERS
TEES
BEAMS
PLATES
CHANNELS
CASTINGS
MODERN EQUIPPED STEEL,
FABRICATING PLANT and
IRON FOUNDRY
We furnish and erect Building
Steel, Bridge Steel, Tank Towers,
Sidewalk Doors, Fire Escapes,
Ornamental and Cast Iron.
J.M.BURNETT
IRON WORKS
SANTA FE AVE. AND
SAN BENITO STREET
Fresno, California
The United Sash department includes
a large number of buildings, owing to the
great demand for this product, and the
amount of space necessary for its manu-
facture. In this department steel sash
sections are combined under powerful
presses into the finished sash. Practically
the entire sash is machine-built, the
joints, etc., being finished with pneumatic
hammers. The presses used have a ca-
pacity of four hundred and fifty tons
pressure, and weigh a hundred and twen-
ty thousand pounds each. The processes
of manufacturing require an extensive
series of presses for notching, sliearing
and assembling, besides many other fin-
ishing machines.
In the Floredome and Floretyle division,
which is one of the recent developments,
are manufactured deeply corrugated steel
HIGH GRADE
[LKTRICAl CONSTRUCTION WORK
FOR BUILDINGS
BUTTE [NGINEERING AND [LKTRIC CO., 683-87 Howard Street,
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
128
The Architect and Emiinccr
domes and tjle tor use in floor construc-
tion in place of terra cotta tile. These
are pressed out under special dies and
powerful presses to the desired form.
The machine shop in conjunction with
the plant is completely equipped to man-
ufacture all the various dies and tools
nccessarj- for the manufacture of the
Kahn building products. Many of these
dies arc verj- complicated, consisting of
as many as a hundred pieces with eight
different cutting edges. To insure the
accurac}' of the finished products, these
dies must be ground to a ten-thousandth
of an inch fineness.
The power jjlant is located in tlie rear,
and the administration building, contain-
ing order department drafting rooms and
shop offices is located in the front. Special
time office buildings and garages are also
indicated in the front. Complete switch-
ing and shipping facilities are provided
and connected directly with the main line
of the railroad, so as to handle tiic in-
coming and out-going material in tlic
shortest time possible.
The general construction of the build-
ings is along the most modern ideas of
fireproof and daj'Iighted factories. Prac-
tically the entire side walls are made of
united sash with a small curtain wall
underneath of hy-rib concrete construc-
tion. The buildings are constructed with
long span trusses, so as to give the
greatest convenience in handling ma-
terial, while the roofs are built of hy-rib
concrete. Many of the buildings are pro-
vided with monitors, whicln are equipped
with continuous united sash.
Medusa Waterproofing
The Sandusky Portland Cement Com-
pany of Sandusk}-, Ohio, whose Medusa
White Portjand Cement is well known on
the Pacific Coast, has recentlj- published
an attractive booklet describing Medusa
waterproofing and containing a number
of splendid half tone plates of buildings
that have been treated with the Medusa
product. .Among the San Francisco
buildings mentioned in the list are the
Olympic Club, Joseph and M. J. Branden-
stein buildings. Mechanics Bank, new
German Hospital and the West Bank
building. The Medusa products are
handled in San Francisco and tributary
country by the Building Material Com-
pany, Monadnock building. The manu-
facturers have the following to say about
Medusa waterproofing:
Medusa waterproofing is a dry white powder and
consists of fatty acids, cliemically combined with
lime. Owing to its extreme fineness it may easily
be perfectly mixed with cement in the necessary
proportions.
Medusa has now been oti the market several
years, is the original concrete waterproofing, pat-
ented in 1907, and has been used in every part
of the world under every condition and in every
character of construction in which Portland cement
is used. The dry powder system of waterproofing
is far superior to the use of any of the so-called
waterproof compounds in liquid or paste form, as
these are generally difficult to mi.x with water, ,ind
many of them are practically worthless as water-
liroofing substances.
.\s is usual in such cases, the extraordinary suc-
cess of the Medusa waterproofing has led to a
host of imitations and infringements. Medusa is
of standard composition, containing 2i per cent of
combined fatty acids, while other materials on
the market of pretended value contain only 6 to
cS per cent, and therefore must be used in three
or four times the (|uanlity of our material to pro-
duce the same result. There arc also some com-
ALFARATA RANCH SILO AND DAIRY, MERCED
.\M-.\KAT.\ K,\N(1I DAIRY AND SILO. MERCED.
C. F. Wieland, Consulting Engineer.
This i)hoto shows the concrete Silo and the dairy barns at the .\lfarata ranch near
Merced. This concrete Silo, which is made from the Pratt Building Material Co.'s
washed gravel (a i)erfect mi.x), is 16 ft. x 53 ft. 6 in. over all.
There is a 1().()()() gallon concrete water tank on top of the Silo and forms part
of it. The Silo has a capacity of 220 tons of ensilage and was constructed with
Wieland's steel fortns, eliminating all carpenter work >nnd cost of lumber.
The floors and side walls of the dairy barn were made of Pratt Building Material
Co.'s washed gravel. Their address is Hearst HIdg., and they slii)) sand, rock, :iii(!
travel by both boat or rail from Alameda. Contra Costa, Yuba, Placer, Monterey,
onoma ;inr| Napa counties.
The .Ircliifcct and Eiigi)iccr
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Robert w. Hunt
JNO. J. Cone
JAS. c. Hallsted
D. w. MCNAUGHER
ROBERT W. HUNT <Sl CO., Engineers
BUREAU OF INSPECTION TESTS AND CONSULTATION
251 KEARNY ST., SAN FRANCISCO
New York London Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Seattle Toronto Mexico City
CEMENT INSPECTION
INSPECTION OF STRUCTURAL AND REINFORCING STEEL
REPORTS AND ESTIVIATES ON PROPERTIES AND PROCESSES
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL TESTING LABORATORIES
t
pounds on the market which contain no water-
proofing substance whatever, and are, of course,
absolute frauds. Permanent and thorough water-
proofing eflfect can be secured only by chemical
combination of fatty acids with alkaline earth
bases, and this principle is fully covered by our
patents.
Consumers are, of course, unable to determine
the composition of the materials furnished for
waterproofing, and substances containing only a
very small percentage of actual waterproofing may
give apparently good results at the start, but ex-
periments have shown that for permanent results
a material of the composition of Medusa water-
proofing is necessary.
A trial will convince cement users that Medusa
Waterproofing, in dry jiowdered form, is the only
true preveniive of dampness in concrete. The ever-
lasting quality of its waterproofing effects is due
to its being absolutely insoluble and unaffected by
water even after years of contact. Permanent
water-resisting qualities are obtained with less than
one-fourth as much Medusa waterproofing as is
required of other so-called waterproof compounds
fi> iiroduce ?n apparent and temporary effect.
Medusa is specified by the most eminent architects
and engineers in the United States and Europe,
and is rapidly displacing the old-time paints and
coatings formerly used to prevent the penetration
of water into concrete.
Prospective Hotel
The object of the International Fed-
eration Hotel & Theatre Company,
which lias been incorporated under the
laws of Arizona with a capital stock of
$2,000,000. is stated by the promoters to
be the erection of a large auditorium and
theatre building in Los Angeles. The
Company has not secured a site and
no arrangements have yet lieen made to
finance the project. The incorporators
are: Samuel T. Dailey, Sheik H. T. Ben
Mohammed, Monroe Johnson, Gerson F.
Levy, Mary S. Houtz, Brigham J.
Anderson and W. H. Washington, all of
Los Angeles.
Theatre, Stores and Apartments
H. J. Knaucr. 441 Citizens National
Bank building, Los Angeles, is preparing
preliminary plans for a two-story brick
store, theatre and apartment building to
be erected at the southeast corner of
Fortj'-first place and Vertnont avenue,
for H. A. Church. 1502 Algoma avenue.
The building will contain a moving
picture theatre seating about 300, three
store rooms and two-five room flats on
the ground floor. There will be nine
apartments witii private baths on the
second floor.
Brick Veneer Church
Robert H. Orr, 340 Van Xuys building,
Los Angeles, is completing working
plans and specifications for a frame and
brick veneer church building to be erect-
ed at the corner of South Park avenue
and Forty-second street for the Soutii
Park Christian Church.
Apartment House
Architects Rousseau & Rousseau have
completed plans and taken figures for the
construction of a three story frame
apartment house on California street,
west of Leavenworth, San Francisco, for
the Gerard Investment Company. The
estimated cost is $20 000.
DIECKMANN HARDWOOD CO
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
350 to 398 BEACH STREET, COR. TAYLOR
CARRY A LARGE WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF
HARDWOODS
AND SOLICIT YOUR INQUIRIES.
130
The Architect and Engineer
RANSOME CONCRETE COMPANY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
1012-1014 eighth street,
Sacramento, Cal.
1218 BROADWAY,
OAKLAND, CAL.
BAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
GRAVEL - SAND - ROCK
Telephone. Kearnv 53I3"=J 3535 153 liERRY ST., SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Douglas 3224
HUP^TER & HUDSOIN, Eng:ineers
Designers of Heating, Ventilating and Wiring Systems.
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment of Buildings.
T^Q Rialto Bldg. San Rrancisco, Cal.
LIGHTING HEATING PLUMBING
We Guarantee Good Work and Prompt Service. flNo Job too small — none too big. We Employ
Experts in all Three Departments and they are alwavs at your service. Get Our Figure.
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18S STEVENSON STREET. SAN FRANCISCO 411 EXCHANGE BUILDING, LOS ANGELES
PHONis DOUGLAS 387: HOMi. J 1S94 L. R. BOYNTON, Manager
E. K. WOOD LUMBER CO.
GEO. B. WADDELL. Manager
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in LUMBER MILL WORK and MOULDINGS
WE AlAKE A SPECIALTY OF PROMPT RAIL SHIPMENT
Office, Yards and Wharves
Ph„„„. 1 Merritt 112 FREDERICK & KINO STREETS
*^""" I Home B 1127 East Oakland. Cal.
The Granite Work on Eldorado County Courthouse: National Bank of D. O. Mills. Sacramento; —
and Sen. Nixon Mausoleum. Reno, WAS FURNISHED BY
CALIFORNIA GRANITE COMPANY
Phone Sutter 2646 STONE CONTRACTORS
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131
Future Looks Good to Los Angeles Pressed Brick
Company's President
Howard I-'rost, president of the Los
Angeles Pressed Brick Company, predicts
a good l)uilding year in Southern Cali-
fornia in 1915. The worst of the dull
spell has passed, he thinks, and cites the
improved condition of the bond market
as an indication of better times. Mr.
Frost is not so optimistic about San
Francisco, however. W'liile lie believes
the city will enjoy greater prosperity in
1915 than in 1914 l)y reason of the many
strangers that will come to the E.xposi-
tion and thereby place money in circu-
lation, he makes tiie argument that the
city has l)uilt in anticipation of handling
the crowds and there will be no imme-
diate need of further large construction
work.
However. Mr. Frost appreciates that
San Francisco is growing steadily, and
as long as this growth continues, there
must be new buildings to accommodate
the newcomers.
The Los Angeles Pressed Brick Com-
pany has enjoyed remarkable success in
marketing its material in the last live
years and to supply the orders which
have extended throughout the coast it has
been necessary to keep three large plants
running to full capacity. One of these —
the Xorthern California plant — is at
Richmond, Contra Costa County.
The main plant, in Los Angeles, is
now undergoing extensive repairs and the
company will shortly put on the market a
new face brick that President Frost says
will make "" 'em sit up and take notice. "
The company will show its confidence
in the Panama-Pacific Exposition by hav-
ing two exhibits — one in the Varied In-
dustries building and the other in the
California State building. The various
clay products will be attractively shown
at both exhibits and there will also be
a pretentious- display at the San Diego
fair.
The Los Angeles Pressed Brick Com-
pany's exhibit in the Metropolitan build-
ing in Los Angeles has received much
favorable comment. .\ feature is made
of roofing tile, both the Spanish and
Italian grades being shown; also Rich-
mond c|uarry tiles, which are used very
extensively for porches, terraces, etc.
The company, by the way, has had a
wonderful sale of its roofing tile in San
Francisco and vicinity, due undoubtedly
in a large measure to the ciuality of its
product and to its aggressive northern
distributors, the United Materials Co.
In ()ctol)(.T, I'^l.i ;i l)ig concrete grain
elevator, weighing 2().(XX) tons empty and
50.(XK) tons full, toppled over and rested
at .an angle of 27 degrees off plumb. The
soft blue clay under the foundation had
given way.
.\n engineer braced the l>ig structure
up. put seventy concrete pillars under it
for a new foundation and jacked it into
place. The structure is absolutely intact
and the foundation is now much stronger
than it was originally, as the pillars reach
through the clay to bed rock.
I-'ngineers say that the above was a
harder task than would be the straight-
ening of the leaning tower of Pisa.
A Feat in Engineering
There has recently been completed an
extremely difficult feat in engineering at
Xorth Transcona, Manitoba.
It is easy to get stung,
But it is just as easy to
get the BEST Elevator
Door Hangers
by ALWAYS specifying
"RELIANCE"
The magic Hanger for
Speed, Silence and Ease
of action.
Reliance Ball Bearing
Door Hanger Co.
30 East 42 d Street, New York
P.\CIFIC COAST AGENTS:
Sartorius Company San Francisco. Cal.
Louis R. Bedell Los Angeles. Cal.
Portland Wire & Iron Works Portland, Ore.
D. E. Fr>'er & Co Seattle. Wash.
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
132
The Architect ami En^^inccr
JAMES H. HARDY, Inc.
LUMBER AND SHIPPING
Office, Yard and Mill:
Channel near Fourth Street
San Francisco, Cal.
Telephone Market 91
The War and The Heating Trade
Just what the effect of the European
war is to be on American industries,
especially the heating trade, has been a
subject of anxious inquiry during the
past month. While all reports agree that
America must benefit in the long run
from the war, it has not been so clear
what w'ere the immediate prospects and
how long an interval must elapse before
American industry could accommodate
itself to the changed conditions. Taking
the building construction figures as a
criterion, it is undoubtedly true that
many projected buildings will be held up
until tJTe financial atmosphere clears a
bit. This refers to buildings whose erec-
tion can be postponed without special
hardship to the builders. Other classes
of buildings, such as schools, hospitals,
etc.. for which appropriations have al-
ready been made, will, for the most part,
go forward as planned.
To offset the loss in general building
construction, a brand new field will be
opened up in the construction and equip-
ment of manufacturing buildings to pro-
duce many of the materials that hitherto
have been obtainable only from the war-
ring nations and principally from Ger-
many. American manufacturers have
awakened with a jolt to a realization of
the fact that many of their essential sup-
plies, such as dyes in the woolen trade
and certain acids in the chemical trade,
are almost entirely imported and that
the supply on hand is comparatively in-
significant. This situation has already
created a demand for the manufacture
of such articles. in this country and with-
in the present month plans will be filed
for the construction and equipment of
new phmts to engage in this class of
manufacturing. Mow large this move-
ment will be remains to Ik- seen, but it
may easily result in an extension of
building construction that will more than
offset tlie falling off in otlu r classes of
buildings. ,v
The heating trade itself is to lie envied
in that it is almost wliolly a domestic
proposition and while it niu>t feel the
effect of any widespread derangement of
business, it will be one of the first to
benefit from the anticipated building
boom. — Heating and Ventilating ]\Iag-
azine.
Some Recent Passenger Elevator Instal-
lations by Spencer li,levator Company
The Spencer Elevator Company of 126-
128 Beale street, San Francisco, has re-
cently completed a number of installations
of both passenger and freight elevators,
which indicates a growing confidence of
architects and owners in the firm's abil-
ity to manufacture this type of elevators.
Among the installations are the following :
One full automatic push button elec-
tric passenger machine in the Roeder
!)uilding, Turk and Leavenworth streets,
San Francisco; A. W. Burgren. architect.
One full automatic electric passenger
car in the Sanderson sanitarium, Berke-
ley; W. E. Whalin, builder.
One full automatic push-button (al-
ternating current) electric passenger ele-
vator in the apartment house at Jackson
and Locust streets, San Francisco; Mil-
ton Lichtenstein, architect.
One electric passenger elevator in the
San Francisco Labor Temple; Rlathew
O'Brien, architect.
One hj'draulic passenger elevator in
the residence of Mr. William Hansen,
Redwood City, Cal.
Two combination full automatic and
lever control passenger elevators in the
Gartland hotel at Geary and Larkin
streets, San Francisco; Rousseau & Rous-
seau, architects.
Freight elevators in the' Union Iron
Works, Southern Pacific building at Flor-
iston. Magnesia Asbestos Mfg. Co., Red-
wood City; h'red Kattner. Salinas, and
Barton Estate liuihling, from plans by
O'Brien Bros.
Aviator To Build Home
Lincoln Beachy, the well-known
aviator is to l)uild a $8500. home in
h'orcst Hill, San Francisco, from plans
row l)eing prepared by E. .X. Larsen and
1). C. Coleman, Merchants National Bank
building. San h'rancisco.
BEININETT BROS.
Sarg-ent's Building: Hardware
514=516 Market Street, San Francisco, Cal.
The Architect and Engineer
133
Read This!
A recent miml>er of Dependable High-
ways, a monthly publicity organ of the
National Paving Brick Manufacturers,
contains a view of the corner of Market
and Post streets, San Francisco, with the
Crocker building in the foreground. Be-
neath the cut is this startling caption:
"A Section of Rebuilt San Francisco —
Near the new Civic Center."
It is not necessar\- to comment on the
"accuracy" of this statement, for any one at
all familiar with San Francisco knows
that the new Civic Center is a long ways
from Market and Post streets.
Beneath the illustration of the Crocker
building is the following article:
Because brick paving makes a more harmonious
color scheme than any other form of paving, tlie
architects in charge of San Francisco's new civic
center have chosen it in preference to all other
forms of street improvement.
The reddish hue of the vitrified brick will con-
trast with the greenery of the plaza, the gray
granite of the City Hall, Municipal Auditorium
and other civic center features. The paving alone
will cost about $200,000.
San Francisco is also planning to use vitrified
brick for the improvement of a number of addi-
tional streets in its business and residence centers.
Members of the engineering department are thor-
oughly familiar with proper methods of brick pave-
ment construction and will employ the specifica-
tions recommended by the National Paving Brick
M'anufacturers' Association.
Dealers Too Lenient With Credits
"There's a bright side to the depres-
sion of the past few weeks," said R. M.
Brockett, secretary of the Building
Material Credit Association of Kansas
City. "Material men are realizing that
they were too lenient as to credits while
building operations were large and ex-
panding rapidly. They see now that
even in the most prosperous times
credits should be conservatively handled.
When work starts up again, as it
promises to do, material men will adopt
more careful' methods both as to t^u-
time of credits and as to the persons lo
whom granted.
"If any benelit is to come from this
slack period it will be the elimination
forever of the granting of promiscuous
credit. When work was proceeding al
a high rate of speed and there seemed
plenty of contracts for everybody supply
men felt sure of their money from con-
tractors whom they were assured were
relialble. When the pinch came, how-
ever, many of these reliable men were
una'ble _to meet their thirty and sixty-
day bills — which, in fact, were current
accounts — and the supply men had to
carry them as well as the firms which
had been accustomed to the long time
bills. The Kansas City association will
do its part towards establishing a
sounder basis of credits."
[The same applies to Pacific Coast cities,
especially San Francisco, where many a building
material concern has suffered financially througli
failure of irresponsible contractors to make good
their obligations. — Editor.]
When Planning
that Store or Factory
You can add to the operating
efficiency by providing for Bowser
Oil Storage Equipment.
In tliA ^|-fti*a ^ Bowser System will keep
111 lllC kJlUrC kerosene, paint oils and
lubricants of all kinds safe underground and
away from other merchandise. Oil meas-
ured and price computed at one stroke. No
loss through theft, leakage, spillage, fire, or
tainted wares. No necessity for leaving
the store to draw oil. A Bowser equipped
store inspires confidence.
Safe Oil Storage Systems
In fllA Farfnrv aBowserunitor a cen-
clean and ojf the floor. Oil measured. None
wasted. No fire hazard. Men made auto-
matically accurate and responsible. No
time lost by men waiting "in line" for oil.
You should know more about Bowser efficiency.
There is some very interesting Bowser information
for the architect. Write for it today. No charge
or obligation in finding out.
S. F. Bowser & Co., Inc.
Engineers, Manufacturers and Original Patentees
of Oil Handling Devices
612 Howard St., San Francisco. Cal. 'Phnn» Onirirlas 4323
Home Plant and General Offices
237 Thomas Street, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Canadian Factory
342 Frazer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
134
The Architect and Engineer
GL05
COR.R.lD0ft
Unique Floor Plan For Hotel Apartments With "Boudoir" Bath Room Equipment
The Boudoir Balh
WHEX municipal health boards pass
resolutions indorsing a thing and
frame special ordinances providing for
its use, there must be some merit to the
article. And when architects specify it
and insist that the plumber use it in
preference to any other fixture, there
must be a reason. Though the "Boudoir"'
bath fixture has been on the market little
more than a year, its success has been
little short of phenomenal. In that time
Los Angeles alone has installed in
various hotels, apartment houses and
residences over 600 fixtures and orders
are being filled now for almost as many
more. Other cities, as far north as
Seattle and south into Arizona, have
showed their confidence in the article by
placing orders for it.
The following letter from Sidney
O'Xeill & Co., 515 Lankershim building,
and one of the largest property owners
and apartment house builders in Los
.•\ngeles, gives some idea of the popu-
larity of the fixture in the Southern city:
Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 9, 1914.
Improved Sanitary Fixture Company,
411 Los Angeles Street,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Gentlemen: — When I first saw the circulars
and illustrations of your "Boudoir" Bath and
Lavatory Combijiation I was interested in the
advantages and convenience claimed for it. After
a critical examination of the fixture I was so
well satisfied on all points that I placed an order
for 87 of them which have been installed, ,S1 in my
own buildings and the others in buildings I have
erected for others.
As they have proven in every way satisfactory
to the owners and tenants I am quite willing to
say so. We are planning to use one hundred
more in several other buildings and believe that
anyone who ascertains their actual, additional
convenience, good appearance in use as well as
the advantages gained in construction, will reach
the same conclusion in regard to them that I
''3^'P- ^'ours verv truly,
A. S. O'NKIL.
Another contractor — a master plumber
by the way, and the fact should not be
overlooked that the strongest opposition
to this new fixture has come from the
plumbing houses, because it cuts down
the "roughing in'' charges, this con-
tractor writes that by substituting the
"Boudoir" for the old style fixtures, he
was able to add two rooms on each
floor, six rooms in all to his building.
Where the owner is depending upon the
income of every room this must appeal
to him ver3' strongly as no small saving.
Continuing, the same plumber says:
"With the Boudoir fixtures small bath
rooms which are so generally used in
hotels and apartments, may be made
quite ample in appearance, and contain
handsome tubs and lavatories of generous
size, while under the old way, very small
tubs and lavatories are used, and the bath
rooms appear cramped and inconvenient.
We feel these fixtures are a valuable
addition to our property. Their opera-
tion is exceptionally clean and sanitary,
and our guests like them better than
the separate fixtures."'
Another selling feature of the fixture
is the fact that the wash basin is so
firmly attached to the tub that it serves
as a most convenient hold for the bather
in getting in and out of the tub. There
is a combination faucet which delivers hot
and cold or mixed water to either tub or
basin by a deflecting valve. All are attached
to a single spigot. One can sit under
the faucet and receive the spray of
water over his shoulders and body with
practically the same results as a shower.
The fair sex are delighted with the ar-
rangement for shampooing the hair and
it is also an improvement over the old
plan of using the basin or else the dirty
The Architect and Engineer
135
A. C. SCHINDLER. President,
CHAS. F. STAUFFACHER. Secretary
THE FIINK <Sr SCHIINDUER CO.
Manufacturers of INTERIOR WOODWORK AND FIXTURES
BANK, OFFICE AND STORE FITTINGS
SPECIAL FURNITURE
218-228 THIRTEENTH ST. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
Bet. Mission and Howard Sts. Telephones: Market 2251 Home M2251
water you have bathed in for washing
the head and neck.
George Scott, the author, who has a
cozy bungalow on Meridian street in Los
Angeles, says he put the Boudoir bath
tub in his home as an experiment and he
is frank to say it has proved a genuine
comfort. "I can't imagine anyone who
has used this combination fixture ever
being satisfied with the separate lavatory
and bath fixtures," he says.
The plumbing trade throughout the
Coast is now handling this fixture. Plans
and full particulars may be obtained by
addressing the Improved Sanitary
Fixture Company, 411 South Los
Angeles street, Los Angeles.
A California Industry With a Wide
Field
The business of the Union Blind and
Ladder Co., of Oakland, California,
manufacturers of vertical and horizontal
coiling doors and rolling partitions, has
a nation wide field. "Acme" rolling
doors and partitions are well-known
wherever their use is made necessary, as
in Sunday school rooms, public school
buildings, churches, auditoriums, Y. M.
C. A. buildings, depots, garages, shops,
etc. They are of especial benefit in
hospitals where in X-ray rooms it is
desired to exclude the light. The doors
are also very convenient in garages,
saving floor space and danger of accident
from swinging doors.
The Company is filling orders for any
numiber of doors, both vertical and
horizontal, from Idaho, Kansas, Okla-
homa, Tacoma, Colorado, Nevada City,
Fresno, Corning and Los Angeles,
besides the territory in and around
Oakland. The Los Angeles order in-
cludes thirty-two doors for the new
Bible Institute building now under con-
struction. Messrs. Walker and Vawter
being the architects.
Their factory and ofifice is located at
3535 Peralta street, Oakland.
600 r^
"Boudoir" Bath
Fixtures in use
in Los Angeles.
specified by Discriminating
Architects. Indorsed by
Municipal Health Boards
as one of the most Sanitary ^
Bath Room Fixtures on the
Market.
Requires much LESS Room than the Antiquated Bath Tub and Wash Basin.
Reduces your Plumbing Bill Very Materially.
Sold through the trade everywhere. Send *
for particulars, plans and testimonials.
Improved Sanitary Fixture Company
411 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, Calif.
THE "BOUDOIR" BATH FIXTURE
When writing to Advertisers please nientic-n this magazine.
Current Prices of Building Materials
These quotations furnished by reliable San Francisco
and Los Angeles dealers
(Names and addresses will be supplied upon request.)
SAN FRANCISCO PRICES
Common Red Brick, $6.50 per M, ex. cars.
No. 1 Pressed Brick, $35 .00 to $40.00 per M; Wire cut,
$35.00 per M.
No. 1 Red Pressed Brick, $20.00 to $30.00 per M.
Red Stock Brick, $12.50 per M.
California Portland Cement, C/L $2 .30 per bbl.; L.C.L.
$2.55 per bbl.
White Cement: Atlas, $6.00; Medusa, $6.80 per bbl.
Sand and Gravel mixed, 70c per ton, F. O. B. cars..
Sand (washed, screened river sand) 75c per ton, F.O.B.
cars.
Bank Sand, $1 .00 per cu. yd.
Roofing Gravel, $1.40 per ton.
Crushed Rock or Gravel, 75c per ton.
Red Roofing Tile, $22.00 to $25.00 per square, laid.
Brick Lime, $1.35 per bbl., C/L.
Finish Lime, $1.50 per bbl., C/L.
Hardwall Gypsum Plaster, $11.00 per ton, carload;
11.50 per ton, ex. warehouse.
Oregon Pine, Rough Common, 1 x 3 to 1 x 10, $14.00.
Oregon Pine, Rough, 2 x 3 to 2- 12, $15.00.
Oregon Pine 1 x 4 T. & G. Flooring, No. 1, $35 per M;
No. 2, $32; No. 3, $26.
Oregon Pine T. & G. CeiUng, No. 1 and 2 mixed, $27
to $30.
Redwood, Rough Common, 1x4 and up, $22.00.
Redwood, Rough Common, 2 x 3 to 2 x 10, $22.00 to
$24 00
Redwood Rustic, No. 1, $36.00; No. 2, $32.00.
Redwood Ceiling, No. 1, $32.00; No. 2, $28.00.
Redwood Shingles, No. 1, $2.80 full count.
Red Cedar Shingles, Star-A-Star, $3.00 full count.
Pine Lath, $250 per M.
Metal Lath, 13 to 25c per yd., according to quality.
1 X 3 Oak Flooring, Q. S. Clear, $120.00 per M; Select.
$80. 00 per M.
1^ X 2!^ Oak Flooring, Q. S. Clear. $96.00 per M;
Select, S74.00 per M.
1x3 Maple Flooring Clear, $75.00 per M; Clear White,
$105.00 per M.
White Lead in Oil, 8c per lb.
Dry Red Lead, 8c per lb.
Boiled Linseed Oil, 65c gal. Raw Linseed Oil, 63c gal.
Turpentine, per gallon, 63 to 70c in bbls.
Dry Shellac, 35c per lb., variable.
Hyloplate Blackboard, 25 to 35c per foot, mstallei.
Composition Flooring, 25 to 30c per foot, laid.
Genuine Slate Blackboards. 40 to 50c per foot, erected.
LOS ANGELES PRICES
Common Red Brick, No. 2, $4.50 per M.
Clinker Brick. $9.00 per M.
Pressed Brick, $45.00 per M.
Enameled Brick, $65.00 per M.
Red Roofing Tile. $12.00 and $15.00 per square (not
laid).
White Cement, $6.00 per bbl.
Portland Cement, $2 .30 per bbl.
Lime, $1 .50 to $1.75 per bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, per ton, $9.90 ex. whse.
Oregon Pine, Rough Common, 1x3 up, $17.00 to
$19.00 per M.
Oregon Pine, Rough Common. 2 x 3 up, $17.00 to
$2 1 . 00 per M .
Oregon Pine Flooring, 1 x 4, No. 1, $40.00; No. 2.
$35.00; No. 3, $22.50 per M.
Oregon Pine Ceiling, 1 x 4, No. 1,836.00; No. 2, $31.00.
Redwood, Rough Common. $20.00 to $24.00.
Redwood Rustic, No. 1, $38.00; No. 2, $33.00 per M.
Redwood Ceiling, 1 x 4, No. 1, $33.00; No. 2, $28.00
per M.
Redwood Shingles, 4 bdls. to M, No. 1, $2.25; No. 2,
Red Cedar Shingles, 4 bdls. to M, Star-A-Star, $2 . 75.
Pine Lath, I'A in. x 4 ft., $3.25 per M; 15^ in.x 4 ft..
$3.65 per M.
White Lead in Oil, 8J-^c per lb.
Red Lead, dry, SHc per lb.
Raw Linseed Oil, bbls.. 65c gallon.
Boiled Linseed Oil, bbls., 70c gallon.
Turpentine, bbls., 63 to 70c. gallon.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, $1 ,65 per yard.
Sand, 85c per yard.
SACRAMENTO PRICES
Common Brick, $7.00 per M, C/L.
Pressed Brick, Wire Cut, $30.00 per M, C/L.
Portland Cement, $2 .40 per bbl. carloads.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, 65c per ton, ex. cars.
Sand, SI 00 yd. on cars.
Roofing Gravel, $1 .50 per ton.
Lime, $1.35 bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $13.00 per ton, ex. whse.
STOCKTON PRICES
Common Brick, $7.75 per M, del.
Face Brick, Wire Cut, sS31 .00 per M C/L.
Cement, $2.40 per bbl., C/L.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, 90c ton.
Sand, 90c.
Roofing Gravel, $1 .50 per ton.
Lime, $1.35.
Hardwall Plaster, $13 .00 ex. whse. per ton.
FRESNO PRICES
Common Brick, $9.50 per M, del.
Face Brick, Wire Cut, $35 .00 per M. C/L.
Cement, $2.84 per bbl., C/L.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, $1 .35 per ton.
Black Face Brick. $25 .00 per M— F. O. B.
Sand, $1.00 per yd., del.
Roofing Gravel, $1 . 85 per ton.
Lime, $1 .50 bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $14.00 per ton, ex. whse.
BAKERSFIELD PRICES
Common Brick, $9.00 per M,del.
Face Brick, Wire Cut, $37.00 per M. C/L.
Cement. S2.77 per bbl., C/L.
,80 per Ion.
raceisrici^, win; v^lil, .ju/ .^/vy
Cement. S2.77 per bbl., C/L.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, $1
Sand, $1.00 per yd., del.
Roofing Gravel, $2 . 00 per ton.
Lime, $1 .50 per bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $15 .00 per ton, ex. whse.
CHICO PRICES
Common Brick, $ 1 1 . 00 per M , del .
Face Brick, Wire Cut. $35.00 per M, C/L.
Cement, $2.65 per bbl.
Crushed Rock and Gravel, 85 to 90c per ton, C/L.
Sand. $1 ,00 per yard.
Roofing Gravel. $1.50 per ton.
Lime, $1.40 bbl.
Hardwall Plaster, $14.00 per ton, ex whse.
TJic Architect and Eiii^iiico
137
NOTABLE DISPLAY BY UNIVERSAL PORTLAND CEMENT COMPAXY
PACIFIC EXPOSITION, SAN FRANCISCO
AT PA NAM A-
Universal Cement Exhibit at the Panama-Pacific
International Exposition
PORTLAND cement made from blast
furnaces is to be shown in its various
stages of manufacture in the exhibit of
the Universal Portland Cement Company
at the Panama-Pacific International Ex-
position. The installation of the exhibit
which is housed in the Palace of Mines
and Metallurgy has been completed.
It is one of the most instructive and
attractive exhibits to be found at the Ex-
position which has demanded of its e.x-
hibitors that they produce something oi
a constructive nature aside from the or-
dinary display features. The extraor-
dinary growth of the reinforced concrete
industry in the past few years has
brought the making of cement into great
prominence. Through the conversion of
slag which has hitherto been practically
a waste product, into a valuable building
material, another step has been taken m
the elimination of waste in manufactur-
ing. The Universal Company is a sub-
sidiary company of the United States
Steel Corporation which is one of the
largest single exhibitors at the Exposi-
tion.
This exhibit, while a part of the parent
company's section, is distinct and occu-
pies a commanding position in the south-
ern portion of the building. The archi-
tecture is that of a series of concrete
arches in the background. The front of
the central part of the section is built to
resemble the entrance to a factory, all
done in concrete. Beautiful floral decora-
tions in concrete troughs appear above
the arches. Cement posts with tubular
railings and velour drapings mark the
boundary lines of the exhibit.
The exhibit is intended to typify the
uses of cement on the farm, in the erec-
tion of factories, residences and bridges,
the laying of streets, roads, walks, etc.
In the archways to either side of the cen-
tral portion of the exhibit are fine oil
paintings illustrating the many and
varied uses to which cement may be put
and suggestive uses for architects.
The first sight to greet the eye on en-
tering the section is a large-sized replica
of the company's factory near Pittsburgh,
Pa., and is an exact reproduction. It is a
mechanical contrivance called a sceno-
graph and is electrically operated. Trains
of cars are seen moving back and forth
in the foreground, slag cars are run out
to the dumps and a large crane of the
traveling bridge type is seen in action in
the background. Everything in the scene
is designed to give the appearance of ac-
tive operation. The lighting effects have
been well executed. Daytime and sunset
effects appear and with the scenic back-
ground used, give a realistic touch to the
view. As the sunset effects gradually ap-
pear in the sky, the interiors of the build-
ings are lighted up and the huge roller
mills are seen in operation. The illusion
is perfect and the picture is one to hold
the eye.
138 The Architect and Encrineer
HEATING Automatic Sprinkler Systems plumbing
VENTILATION FLOOR AND WALL TILING sheet metal work
SCOTT CO., Inc.
Successor to JOHN G. SUTTON CO.
243 MINNA STREET SAN FRANCISCO
O. BAMANN, President ERNEST HELP, Vice-President
HOME MANUFACTURING GO.
BANK, STORE AND OFFICE FITTINGS
FURNITURE AND HARDWOOD INTERIORS
CABINET WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
543 and 545 BRANNAN ST. Phone Keamy 1514 San Francisco, Cal.
PACIFIC GURNEY ELEVATOR CO.
GURNEY TYPE TRACTION ELEVATORS
All Types Double and Single Worm Gear Freight and Passenger Elevators
186 Fifth Street San Francisco, Cal.
•T" A ■'^W ^%1^ O i^i^ Telephone Alameda 3100
* •** *■ ^V-/l\. OC VxV-r» g^j^ FRANCISCO OFFICE.
Established in 1860 316-317 Sharon Building
I I ikH'll 1 o 1 1 r^ Telephone Sutter 1170
Lumber, Millwork, Sash and Doors Oakland office
„„ ', _,_.,,_, 480 Tenth Street
2001 Grand Street, Alzoneda, CaL Telephone Oakland 2991
PHONE SUTTER 1533
FOSTER
VOGT
CO.
Contractors
CONCRETE FIRE PROOFING AND GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Sharon Building
San Francisco,
Cal.
^^___,_^__,__ _ -■-.«.^.^ Advisory Engineer and Manager of Building
FREDERICK J. AMWEG ^^ -°-
Builder of Kern County Court House, Bakers-
CIVIL ENGINEER '''•^^"°^""-
Member American See, Civil Eng. ^^p.^Qg ^^^^^^^ gj^g 5^^ fmcHCO, Cal.
PORTLAND SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE
Sound Construction and Engineering Co.
.^ Incorporated
J. T. WALSH, Engr. and Mgr.
HEARST BUILDING. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
SLIDING DOOR HANGERS
FOR ALL CONDITIONS
THE McCABE HANGER MANUFACTURING CO., NEW YORK
The Architect and Ennneer
139
Multi-Stage Turbine House Pump
General Offices and Factory
CHICAGO PUMP COMPANY
901 W. Lake Street, Chicago, III.
Specify "Chicago"
Multi-Stage Turbine House Puirps
Single & Duplex Electric Stwage Ejectors
Automatic Electric Bilge Pumps
"Little Giant" Electric Cellar Drainers
Pneumatic Water Supply Systems
Electric House Service Pumps
A COMPLETE AND WELL DESIGNED LINE
Pacific Coast Agents
TELEPHONE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CO.
612 Howard Street, San Francisco, Cal.
A large case shows Universal cement
in its various stages of manufacture. The
quarrying of the limestone is first shown.
Then calcite, which is the limestone after
it has gone through the crushing process.
The slag, which is granulated, is then
mixed with the calcite in tube mills. This
mi.xture is calcined in rotary kilns at a
temperature of 2500 to 2800 degrees
Fahrenheit. Thence it goes to the clinker
storage pits and then to the finishing
mills, where are the automatic samplers,
testing laboratories and where the sacks
are filled and loaded into cars for ship-
ment. Samples of the cement as it ap-
pears in the different processes of manu-
facture are shown.
Other features of interest in the exhibit
are a reinforced concrete also as it is
built for use on the farm; a seven-story
building of fire-proof construction and
showing a concrete fire escape, and a re-
lief map of the United States showing the
location of the company's plants and dis-
tributing stations. The furniture used in
the exhibit is all of steel construction.
The exhibit, which shows careful plan-
ning throughout, has been installed by J.
A. Race of the Universal company and
under the supervision of Harry V. Jami-
son, director of exhibits for the United
States Steel Corporation at the Panama-
Pacific International Exposition.
Cleveland Man Enters New Field
of Labor
Charles C. Chopp has recently sever-
ed his connection with the Glidden
Varnish Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, re-
signing as a member of the Board of
Directors, and Executive Committee, and
as Purchasing Agent, and Manager of
the Foreign Department. Mr. Chopp
associated himself with the Glidden
Varnish Co., about nine years ago, after
spending seven years in a Banking
House of prominence in Cleveland. Mr.
Chopp began his new duties in the
Executive Department of the Tropical
Paint & Oil Co. of Cleveland, October 1.
The B. & W. Stationary
Vacuum Cleaner
For Bungalows and Moderate Sized Houses
PRICE $100.00 INSTALLED
High efficiency and costs less than 3c per hou
to operate. Made in San Francisco.
For demonstration see
ARTHUR T. RIQGS
510 Claus Spreckels BIdg., San Francisco
PHONE GARFIELD 7189
MacKenzie Roof Co.
425 15tK St., OaKland
PHone OaKlana 34-61
W.W. BREITE, C. E.
Structural Engineer
Designs and Details of
ALL CLASSES OF
METALLIC STRUCTURES
FOURTH FLOOR, CLUNIE BLDQ.
California and Montgomery Sts.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
140
Tlie Architect and Engineer
Never a Fire or Explosion Possible
The Bowser Company, makers of tlie
well-known Bowser gasoline tanks has
just published an attractive booklet de-
scribing and illustrating its various
machines. Two full pages are used to
show photographs of San Francisco, be-
fore, during and after the earthquake and
fire of April 18, 1906.
The Company's object in bringing this
to the Architect's attention is to show
the fire and explosion-proof qualities of
Bowser Underground Gasoline Storage
Systems, and the absolute safety derived
from the use of Bowser equipment.
When you consider the enormous de-
struction of property, the fires which
smouldered in places for days, and
realize that 118 Bowser Underground
Outfits went through this catastrophe
and were found intact and their contents
unmolested after the ruins had cooled,
the question of the safest and most
efificient method of storage for gasoline
is settled once and for all. Further than
this. Bowser Underground Gasoline
Storage Systems have successfully with-
stood the severest fires in all parts of the
country.
Hardly a day passes but that the press
records instances where fires have been
made more terrible because of inade-
quate above-ground handling of gasoline
and oils. On the other hand, there has
never been a fire or explosion traceable
to a Bowser Outfit. Pumps have been
literally melted to the base with no ex-
plosion of the liquid in the tank. This
should prove conclusively that Bowser
Equipment is fire and explosion proof.
Bowser gasoline and oil storage equip-
ment has been manufactured for over
twenty-nine years and there are over a
million systems of every kind in use
throughout the world. The National
Board of Fire Underwriters of the
United States and the Licensing Boards
of England and the Continent a])prove of
Bowser P3c|uipment.
Tuec Installations
The Tuec Company has received the
contract for the vacuum cleaner in the
Phoenix grammar school at Phoenix,
Arizona, Xorman F. Marsh. Los Angeles,
architect. The residence of V. ]•..
Engstrum of the F. O. Engstrum Com-
pany, now Hearing completion, will also
be e(|uipped by the Tuec Company, as
will the new fifteen-story Clift hotel on
Geary street, San I'rancisco.
Two Residences
.\rcliitects Cunningham & Politeo, b'irst
National Bank buihling, San P'rancisco,
have completed plans for two large
modern residences to be erected at
Presidio avenue and Jackson street, San
Francisco, for Dr. James Edwards. They
will cost about $1 (),()()() each.
Kitchen Comfort
— is but one of the many advantages of
"Quick as a Wink," Hot Water the "Pitts-
burg Way" — and especially so in hot, sultry
weather.
Many people in your immediate vicin-
ity, who are depending upon old fash-
ioned water heating methods can be easily
interested in a
"Pittsburg"
Automatic Gas Water Heater
Desire for convenience actuates many
v^rater heater purchasers. Feature " Quick
as a Wink," Hot Water the "Pittsburg Way"
from the standpoint of convenience and
sales will result with a minimum of effort
and with pleasing frequency.
Write for our Business -Boosting
Sales Plan
Pittsburg Water Heater Co.
Pittsburg, Pa.
237 Powell St. San Francisco
Type
A.F.S.V.
Pittsburg
Triply
Controlled
TJic Architect oiid Em^ijicc
141
A California Industry of Promise
(From Rock Products.)
C. W. Boj'nton, for many years the
head of the inspection department of the
Universal Portland Cement Company, at
Chicago, has been actively interested for
several months in organizing a company
for the development of a very important
magnesite deposit in California (near
Livermore). He is in San Francisco at
the present time, and there is every good
business reason why such a concern oper-
ating upon a large scale should prove
eminently successful. The only other
commercially important deposit of "pure
mignesian carbonate is located in Austria
and has been extensively operated by
German and American capitalists, who
have supplied the world's demands for
this material for a number of years. With
the closing of Austria's port of Trieste on
account of the war, practically no ship-
ments of raw magnesite or the calcined
product have been shipped since July.
The California deposit in which ]\Ir.
Boynton and his associates are interested
is only about 150 miles from San Fran-
cisco and is a much more abundant sup-
ply than that in the Austrian Alps. ]\lag-
nesite is extensively used in the produc-
tion of the very highest grade of refrac-
tories, and the elusive values of Sorcl
cement oiTers a field for exploitation
which may bring wonderful returns. * * *
Navy To Receive Bids On Big Lumber
Order
Preparations are being made by the
U. S. navy department for the purchase
of a quantity of teak, bids for which will
be opened at Manila and Washington
April 8, 1915. The specifications call
for delivery of 1,500.000 feet of teak
logs and decking, the delivery to be
made at Brooklyn and Norfolk not
later than January 1, 1916, and at
Manila by October 1, 1915.
Of the amount called for, some 525,-
000 feet will be required for the super-
dreadnaught California, to be built at the
New York navy yard. .The last purchase
of this lumber by the navy was in 1892.
Berkeley School Architects Chosen
_ As a preliminary step in the construc-
tion of five new school buildings which
will be erected in Berkeley, the advisory
committee in charge of the work has
chosen the five following architects to
draft plans: W. H. Ratcliff, Jr., and
James W. Plachek, Berkeley; Hobart &
Cheney and Coxhead & Coxhead, San
Francisco, and Walter D. Reed, Oakland.
The fees, 6 per cent of the contract price,
will acount to about $3,000 to each archi-
tect.
The Reason Why
You Should Demand
DAHLSTROM
PRODUCTS
When Specified
The words "or equal" are entirely
superfluous when used in connection
with
The Dahlstrom Products
The true interpretation of "Dahl-
strom Products or equal" permits of
only one construction — DAHLSTROM
PRODUCTS, because they have no
equal.
The employment of the qualifying
words "or equal" in specifications call-
ing for Dahlstrom Hollow Metal Doors,
Partitions, Trim, etc., is an injustice to
both the products and the purchaser
because it permits of the substitution of
inferior goods. Often an unsuspecting
owner or builder pays for something
which is in no sense of the word on the
plane of equahty with THE DAHL-
STROM PRODUCTS.
Quality commands its price, but bet-
ter value than Dahlstrom Quality and
Service cannot be had at any price. If
you pay less it is a foregone conclusion
that you will get less. We can show
you why.
To specify the Dahlstrom Products,
without the words "or equal," insures
Quality, Service, Value and Satisfac-
tion. It leaves no room for doubt, no
chance for substitution.
Full information upon request.
DAHLSTROM METALLIC
DOOR COMPANY
E.xecutive Offices and
Factories :
34 Blackstone Avenue
JAMESTOWN, N. Y.
Branches in All Principal
Cities.
M. G. WEST COMPANY
353 Market Street, SAN FRANCISCO
Drawings and Estimates Furnished
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142
The Architect and Engineer
'■ Jj*^l'':.-i!'^^'-f- - .'••'• r^,'
■.ir.-Vi
CERESir COMPANY'S WATER TEMPLE AT PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION
Magnificent Temple of the Water God
Aquai
UNTIL quite recently it was believed
to be impossible to make cement
waterproof and althougb many announce-
ments were made to the effect that a
waterproof cement mixture had been in-
vented, all fell down under the test.
The Ceresit Company, however, now
claims to have a mixture of cement which
is absolutely waterproof and has given
some rather remarkable demonstrations
of the efficiency of its material.
The most spectacular of these tests
will be made in the Palace of Machinery
at the Panama-Pacific International Ex-
position, where tlic company is erecting
irius
a beautiful temple of the Water God
Aquarius.
The temple is surmounted by a spray-
ing fountain and tlie waterjets will cover
the dome and fall into a hidden gutter
along the base of the top and then down
the hollow supporting the columns.
These are faced with glass on four sides
so that the water passing down the
cement tubes may be plainly seen.
The structure is composed entirely of
the Ceresit mixture and the company
claims that it will be able to prove to the
millions of Exposition visitors that the
cement is aljsolutely waterproof.
THfBIG-AN-LITRfCONCRfTf and MORTAR MIXfR
Bijr Output — Little Weiarht
Bijc Pnof its —Little Cost
Capacity 3S Cu. Vds. a Day
All rounded surfaces — no corners for concrete to lodge in.
Revolves on ball thrust bearing, hermetically sealed to
prevent grit from working in»
Equipped with levers for turning over and locking device
to hold drum in place while mixing.
^^ EDWARD R. BACON COMPANY
"^ Pacific Coast Agents
' 51-53 Minna St., San Francisco Tel. Sutter 1675
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
The Architect and Engineer
143
The ONLY Background that holds Exterior
Plaster Permanently and Prevents Cracking
BISHOPRIC
^'^t^'^/f
Made by the Central Door & Lumber Co., Portland
STUCCO BOARD— A non-staining spruce
lath rigidly attached to a fiber board with damp
proof mastic. ^ Shrinkage Eliminated.
S I. E. THAYER & CO.
110 Market Street,
San Francisco, Cal.
This shows the construction of
stucco or plaster board — Dove-
tail Lath — damp proof mastic-
DISTRIBUTORS
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House Heating with Electricity
Successfully Solved by
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The Modern Way of House Heating.
No Piping nor Expensive Equipment.
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Daily demonstrations showing the wonderful efficiency and the practicability of the
Premier Electric System, illustrating how the heat is self-regulated and operates at a
minimum of cost.
Houses can be heated by this system at a very low cost. There is absolutely no
danger of any kind, nor is there any odor, dirt or waste.
Architects, contractors, builders, owners or any one interested in the househeat-
ing problem, are invited to call and examine our system, or write for descriptive matter.
THE AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC HEATING CO.
(Incorporated)
Capitalized $200,000 2330 Market St., San Francisco, Calif.
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
144
The Architect and Engineer
For the
Manufacture of
ELEVATING, CONVEYING
SCREENING and MECHANICAL
POWER TRANSMITTING
MACHINERY
we have
THE LARGEST FACTORY ON THE COAST.
THE MOST EXPERIENCE.
THE ABLEST ENGINEERS.
AND DESIGNS THAT STAND THE TEST.
Is there any reason why we should
not figure on YOUR next pldnt?
Mn^t Sc O^0ttfrtr& OInmpang
SAN FRANCISCO
660 Mission St.
SEATTLE
558 First Ave. South
PORTLAND
67 Front St.
VANCOUVER, B. C.
Pacific Building
LOS ANGELES
130 N. Los Angeles St.
The Architect and Engineer
145
This Seems Too Much
(From The Improvement Bulletin.)
In a recent issue we tried to speak a
good word in behah' of the kitchen — the
room .alleged to be neglected, if not
hated and despised by many participants
in modern enlightened life. We did not
realize at the time tliat we were eloquent
though we might have been, for to us the
kitchen is a lovely place, whence those
savory odors and real refreshments come
that furnish the solid foundation for
artistic souls.
But the evidence has come to us that
the message of the kitchen was carried
abroad with a quick and telling effect.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin, an
old and highly reputable journal of Mil-
waukee, announces, "Another Innova-
tion," in its issue of Nov. 5. "An apart-
ment house," it says will be built at
Lafayette and Summit, (an ultra fashion-
able district over-viewing Lake Michigan
from high ground) which will feature the
kitchens in front of the apartment and
the family chambers in the rear.
This we think, is overdoing it.
Lack of Care in Preparing Bids
While lack of careful investigation of
the actual conditions to be confronted on
the work is a failing: that is altogether
too common with many contractors, the
careless way in which bidding has been
done _ of late on sewer cons'truction in
outlying districts has been made the su'b-
ject for a special warning by the Los
Angeles board of public works. In the
older districts, where underground work
has been conducted for many years
even the most careless bidder has some
general information to go by that will
tell him about what he may expect to
meet when he actually gets to work. But
• in the newer districts the condition of
the rnaterial helow ground, and the water
conditions, are not as well known. Too
many contracts in these sections have
been taken of late without proper invest-
igation, the successful bidder finding
out afterwards that the presence of
water not anticipated has raised his cost
far above what 'he had expected.
"Bidders for sewer work proposed
south of Slauson Ave. should use more
care in submitting: bids as it is probable
that underground water will he encoun-
tered over this district," is the warning
given by the public works board. This
might also be applied to districts west of
the city where in some sections the pres-
ence of underground water, frequently
in large quantities, is proving a costly
item.
The lack of proper investigation be-
fore submitting bids is without doubt
one of the causes for the wholesale of-
fering of astonishingly low bids on much
public work of late, and this condition
Phone Franlilin 1006
Alex. Coleman
CONTRACTING
PLUMBER
706 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.
McCRAY
REFRIGERATORS
BUILT TO ORDER
FOR
Home, Restaurant, Hotel or Club
We Carry a Full Line of Stock Sizes
NATHAN DOHRMANN CO.
Selling Agents .
Qeary and Stockton Sts., San Francisco
G. ROGNIER Ca CO.
Lawn and Garden Ornaments
Artificial Stone Work.
Benches, Vases, Sun Dials, etc.
Designs Submitted
233 Railroad Ave., SAN MATEO, CAL
cannot be attributed entirely to the anx-
iety of many concractors to land a job.
While it is unquestionably not right to
award a contract to the lowest bidder
when it is morally certain his bid is far
too low, what may be done to correct
the evil of too low bidding, is not clear.
It has been suggested in the east that
the rule be changed and the award be
made not to the lowest bidder, but to
the second lowest in all cases. The
problem is one meriting discussion by
contractors' organizations as well as
architects, engineers and public officials.
Certainly a better method than that in
vogue at present could be devised. —
Southwest Contractor.
When writing to Advertisers please mention this magazine.
146
The Architect and Engineer
O. S. S A R S I
-A.rcKitect\iral Scvilptor
H High Class Ornamental Plaster, Ornamental Concrete
Stone for Frorit of Buildings, Makers of Garden l^urni-
ture in Pompeiian Stone, Urns, Vases, Seats. Monuments.
Caen Stone Mantel Pieces. Telephone Market 2970.
123 OAK STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
Phone Lakeside
2000
Res. Phone
Merritt 3485
ROBERT SWAN
Member of Builders' Exchange
Painter and Decorator
"b
110 Jessie St. SAN FRANCISCO
1133 East Twelfth St. OAKLAND, CAL.
PETERSEN-JAMES CO,
PLUMBING
and
HEATING
CONTRACTORS
710 Larkin St., San Francisco
Telephones, Franklin 3540 C 2443
PLUMBERS' MARBLE HARDWARE
Suggistioris
Angle-Clamps, Railing and Standards,
Rfvcrsibic Spring Hinges, Locks, Vent
I'l.clrs.
BUILDERS' Hardware Specialties
including
Cremorne Bolts, Casement Adjusters and
Fasteners, Front Door Kscnlclicotis.
Sash Lifts, Lodge Udom Door Wickets
WESTERN BRASS MFG. GO,
217-19 Tehama St. Kearny 2497
SAN FRANCISCO.
Cleaning Pressed Brick Stained by
Smoke
For the cleaning- of bricks in the walls
of a church that had been blackened by
coal smoke ■ and which settled on the
coping and washed down over the light-
colored hydraulic pressed lirick. and
where dilute muriatic acid, jiearline and
other sul)Stances had Ijccn tried with-
out satisfactory results, the Painters
-Magazine suggests the following: Muri-
atic acid will not remove smoke stains,
nor will soda or soda ash do it. Smoke
stains must be removed by scrubbing
and ruhl)ing with the proper solutions.
Try tile following method: Mi.x one gal-
lon soft soap, two pounds powdered
pumice and one pint of liquid ammonia,
beating the mixture well. After care-
fully dusting the brickwork, apply the
mixture. This should be in the form of
a soft paste, in a fairly thick laj'cr with
a libre brush, allowing it to remain for
about twenti' minutes: then rub it in on
the bricks with a good, stiff scrubbing
brush, using plenty of elbow-greaso.
Use a large sponge and plenty of luke-
warm water to remove the lather, and
then rinse with clear water, or, if con-
\'cnient, use a hose for rinsing. This, if
propcrlj' done, will remove the most
stubborn case of discoloration by smoke
from brick or stone.
The Hauser Reversible Window
This new re\cr>il)lc window is the in-
vention of a local contractor. It re(|uires
no cords, weights or i)ulleys and is guar-
anteed absolutely weather proof, dust
|)roof, simple in construction, and the
most easih" adjusted window in the
market.
It reciuires stock materials only; sash,
>tiles. etc. — unless otherwise called for.
This window is guaranteed to keep in
perfect working t)r(ler, regardless of
dampness, shrinking or swelling, and to
give perfect satisfaction at all times, no
matter how large or small the size of
window.s — window screens and guards
easily adjusted without interfering with
tile working of the window.
"Ilauser Reversible Windows" are
adapted for casement windows, double
vertical windows ;ind single vertical win-
dows. This window is m.'inufactured in
liotli wood ami metal, the metal windows
being manufactured in .iccordance with
the si)ecilic'itions of the Ho.'ird of hire
rnderwrilors. The Ilauser Reversible
W iiidow protects from liability Laws.
The oTlice of the coini)any is in the
l'.:illio;i j)uiMing, San I'"rancisco.
When writing to Advertisers i)leasc mention this magazine.
The Architect and Engineer
u;
STEELCRETE" EXPANDED METAL LATH
ARMI.TO UNION HIGH SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, CALII-ORXIA
HENRY C. SMITH, Architect
"STEELCRETE" will be used throughout this buildiiiK.
Furnished and Installed by
HOLLOWAY EXPANDED METAL CO.
CONTRACTORS FOR
FURRING AND LATHING
776 Monadnock Building SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
FLOOR FINISH WHITE ENAMEL
FINISH No. 2
STAINS
STANDARDIZED PRODUCTS
Scientifically up to date, absolutely reliable, uniform and durable, yoti are
safe in specifying them at all times.
Elastica Floor Finish, made to meet and resist the severest wear. Satinette
White Enamel, a beautiful, sanitary white enamel finish. Elastica No. 2,
the best varnish possible to produce for interior work. Kleartone Stains,
up-to-date shades, producing the most artistic effects, enhancing the beauty
of the wood over which they are applied.
STANDARD VARNISH WORKS
New York Chicago San Francisco London
INTERM-XTIONAL VARNISH CO., Limited Toronto, Canada.
^^^ ^atimtfe, ^^^ E^^sHf
FLOOR FINISH WHITE ENAMEL FINISH No. 2 STAINS
When writing to .Advertisers please mention this magazine.
148
The Architect and Ens[ineer
Festival Hall '
1^
U-Ui*;***^
J-EST1\AL HALL. ROBERT FARyUHAR, Archittx-t
McLeran & Peterson
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
W
FOR
FESTIVAL HALL
AND
PALACE OF
MANUFACTURES
Phone Douglas 2370
321-322 Sharon Bldg.
New MontK<>nicr\ ami Jessie Streets
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
When writing to AiUcrliscrs plc.isc nf;iiliiiii this niiiK.i^inc.
The Architect and Engineer
149
PNEULECTRIC COMPANY
VAIl liLEAN VACUUM CLEANER
Phono Kearny 5283
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE
"WE SELL DIAMOND VACUUM HOSE
943 PHELAN BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO
Electrical Specialties in San Francisco Stock
Dayton Electrical Mfg. Co., E. H. Freeman Electric Co., Grabler Manufactur-
ing Co., M. & M. Electrical Mfg. Co., Pittsburgh High Voltage Insulator
Co., V. V. Fittings Co., Western Conduit Co. "Buckeye." Represented by
ELECTRIC AGENCIES COMPANY 247 Minna Street, S F
SAMUEL
Res. Pho
J. TAYLOR, Jr.
ne Piedmont 73S0
HERBERT D. McKIBBEN
Res. Phone Piedmont 4847
McKIBBEIN
&
TAVUOR
CEMEINT and COINCRETE
COrSTRACTORS
Berkeley,
2125 SHATTUCK AVENUE
'hone Berkeley 44
Oakland, BUILDERS EXCHANGE
Phone Oakland 790
ALBERT E. NOBLE
Consulting Electrical
Engineer
Examinations, Reports, Plans, Specifica-
tions and Supervision of Electric
Lighting and Power Plants
173 Jessie St., opp. Builders' Exchange, Tel. Garfield 7393, SAN FRANCISCO
PRISM GLASS
MEMORIAL
WINDOWS
SIGNS
LANDSCAPES
LAMPSHADES
PHONE. SAN JOSE. 2985
SYLVAIN LeDEIT
MANUFACTURER OF
Art att& SIfalipii O^laaa
124 LENZEN AVENUE
SAN JOSE. CAL.
BURT T. OWSLEY
General Contractor
311 SHARON BLDG. PMONE SUTTER 2340
San Francisco
WITTMAN, LYMAN & CO.
CONTRACTORS FOR
PLUMBING, STEAM and HOT WATER HEATING
Agents for the Lilley Drinking Fountain
Phone Market 74b
340 MINNA STREET
San Francisco, Cal.
THE J. L MOTT IRON WORKS
128— EIGHTY SIX YEARS OF SUPREMACY— 1914
Fixtures' i SHOWROOMS ''' '"^"^ '*^^" '^"^"^°
Motts
Plumbing
Douglas 1 786. D. H. Gulick. Sales Agt.
50
'I he Aicliilcct and Eii^^iiiecr
ES
•MWf— B'E'-'O'P'eNrPB'
s
M 1
«..^T..^.hd.E.T..O.B.— .
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■'■~"H-i'N"l?rO'H''I
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=i
Better thin Window Shades
BURIINGION VENfTIAN BLINDS
can he ::(IuistL'd lo /<■/ n;
light and air, yet keep out
the sun and the gaze of
outsiders. They make
\our sanny rooms cool
and restful, your porrh
.1 shady, airy and se-
cluded haven of comfort.
Also order Burlington
Window Screens (inside
or outside) and Screen
Doors with Rust-proof
wire cloth, they have the
quality. Instead of old-
fashioned folding blinds
insist on Bl.RLlNGTrtN
Patent Inside Sliditig
Blinds. Look for the
name "Burlington: "best
for cott^fje or mansion.
BURLINGTON VENETIAN
BLIND COMPANY
Burilngton, Vt.
^^M^
A.Sl-; Cl-OScLD
AT THE BOTTOM
FOR PRIVACY
C. F. WEBER & CO.
SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANQELES
Manual Training and
Domestic Science
Furniture and Equipment
Agents for
The Well-known SHELDON Line
Laboratory Furniture
School Desks and Supplies
Manufacturers of the cele-
brated ^^^^R Black-
board
C. F. Weber & Co.
512 So. Broadway
LOS ANGELES
363 Market St..
SAN FRANCISCO
.S.Uelllsei-. |.U;i
niatfnziiic.
Opening Of Bids In Public
.\iUMit tlie opening of bids in pul)lic.
.\. H. Shank, secretarj- of the Grand
Rapids Builders' and Traders" Ex-
change, saj-s. in part:
"The widespread interest displayed hj-
various building organizations through-
out the United States on the question" of
opening bids in public, would indicate
that conditions in the Iniilding business
throughout the country demand a change
■ of method.
"It is safe to say tliat no legitimate
architect can advance anj- good reason
for rot letting his work publiclj- or at
least of following a system whereby the
different liidders would be ac(|Uiintc(l
with their position on the 'ist and their
competi'^ors' prices at the time of open-
ing- of bids.
"The contractors in all lines ane un-
animousl}'- agreed that there is need of
a change in the methods which have
been in vogue for 20 years. .\s matters
stand at present, the contractor bidtling
on private work spends his time and
tiionej- in estimating the cost of a Iniild-
ing, submits his bid and afterwards has
no means of ascertaining hi.s position on
the list, as such information is rarely
made ))ublic. Under a system of letter
work l)y which the contractors would,
at least. Iiecome accpiainted with their
positions o'l the list of bidders, the
owner would in no way be injured, but
would, on the contrary, be l)enelited.
Under such a system the position of the
architect would also be elevated by his
being placed above suspicion.
"The l.'nited States government, the
state government and municijialities in
general o'len liids in public, reserving the
right to reject any and all bids, and if
tliis system is practical for government
u^e. it should be practical for the private
owner who is in the market to erect a
building just the same as the govern-
ment. The owner, however, has the ad-
vantage over the go/^rtiment in calling
for bids in that he mav select only those
contractors whom he desires to ligure on
his buih'ing. wliereas the government
a'"<l municipalities must accept bids from
any responsible bidder who is able to put
up a certified check. It is therefore not
to be expected that owners would pre-
sent anj- serious objection to having
their contracts let in oi)en competition.
The ethical tone of the building business
is in need of elevation and the estab'ish-
ment of legitimate, open comnetition
would certainly do much to eradicate the
present infericw moral st.iudard and
rmancial depressions which causes the
])resent clanmr for different methods.
"There is H great deal which might be
Slid upon this subject at this time which
may well be left unsaid. One thing is
cert.iin, the contractors in all lines desire
to see established more open eompeti-
lio)i. whereby ;i stjuare deal will be ac-
corded to .all "
The Architect and Eiifi^iiicer
151
Why Go East?
for your Cement Paint
when right here in
Cahfornia you have a
Cement Coating which
BEATS THEM ALL
TO A FINISH.
THIS IS
TECHNOLA
Manufactured by..
C. ROMAN CO.
Paint Manufacturers
San Francisco, Cal.
Factory: Richmond, Cal.
Perfection Reversible
Window
Simple, Durable, Reversible, Weather-
proof, easily installed, Cheap and
Noiseless. Adapted for Casement
Windows, Double Vertical Windows or
Single Vertical Windows with or with-
out cords or weights and French Win-
dow effects. Secures Perfect Ventila-
tion, Easily Cleaned, Insures Safety in
Cleaning.
WRITE OR PHONE FOR DKMONSTRATION
E.MIL BLOSSFELD, Inventor and Manager
Perfection Revers-
ible Window Co.
2025 Market St., San Francisco
Phones Market 8158—3353
^j{n/r£:r/f£://^
UNFAILING in its operation the
Prometheus Food and Plate Warmer has
become the dependable one — the one
demanded by the painstaking chef.
Properly constructed, it keeps food
warm without crusting or the loss of its
first flavor.
Prometheus — THE plate warmer —
Electric, cf course.
M. E. Hammond
217 Humboldt Bank Bldg.
Phone Douglas 319
SAN FRANCISCO - CAL.
THE rESS SYSTEM
Rotary Crude Oil Burners
The original and still superior-
winners of every contest
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS
SMOKELESS NOISELESS
MONEY BACK IN FULL
IF NOT SATISFACTORY
FESS SYSTEM CO.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS
OFFICE AND FACTORY!
218 222 Natoma St., San Francisco
Phone Sutter 92 7
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152 The Architect and Engineer
PACIFIC SERVICE
LIGHT HEAT POWER
Pacific Qas & Electric Co.
445 SUTTER STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
PACIFIC PHONE HOME PHONE
Sutter 140 C 0011
A SPECIAL RENTAL RATE
-OF
4 Months for $5.
WE APPLY RENTAL
IF PURCHASED
L. & M. ALEXANDER & CO.
432 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
Agents for L. C. Smith Visible Typewriter
Wc Give Scri]jt — A Mile in
Travel for a Dollar in Trade
Phone Douftlas 677 Supplies for all Machines
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The Architect and Engineer
153
AlleatingCoiitrac- i
Q^
What about the
tor recently stated
^1^^
Owner's troubles
that what he saved
W
after the work is
in cost of cheap
accepted? This
Radiator Valves
^^A.
can be avoided by
was lost in extra
^^^■i4l
. specifying "Genu-
labor in getting the
^^Hh
im ine Jenkins
Valves tight before
V^fflQI
Plw BROS. Radiator
work was accepted.
ffa^
Valves."
JENKINS
BROS.
247 Mission Street
300 West Lake Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
CHICAGO, ILL.
T T^OnPTT PT The New Cork Composition
J-^llM KJ 1 IL/H/ Flooring just introduced by the
AR/nSTRONQ CORK & INSULATION CO., PITTSBURG, PA.
Non-Slippery
Sanitary, Dur-
able, Odorless
Moderate Cost
SUITABLE FOR GRILL ROOMS, HOTEL LOBBIES,
BILLIARD ROOMS, ART GALLERIES, LIBRARIES,
STEAMER CABINS & DECKS, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS,
KITCHENS, ELEVATORS, CHURCHES, BANKS, ETC.
Write or Phone for Samples
M. C. Van Fleet
Telephone Douglas 1227
120 JESSIE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
Millwork Manufactured.,.
....AND DELIVERED ANYWHERE
Plans or Lists sent us for Estimates will
have careful and immediate attention
DUDFIEUD LUMBER CO.
Main Office, Yard and Planing MiU - PALO ALTO
JNO. DUDFIELD. Pres. and Manager.
JOSEPH A. JURY. Secty. and Mill Supt.
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154
The Architect and Ens^^iiieer
The Swedish Metal
Preserver Company
California Agents
311 California St., San Francisco.
An absolute guaranteed preventive
of rust, electrolytic action and corro-
sion on iron, steel and tin. One coat
is sufficient, guaranteed for five years.
Telephone Douglas 221
Office Phone Garfield 8122
^^^^
Res. Phone, Mission 4191
K^
1 NAUS[R R[Y[RSI6LE
l/\
X WINDOW CO.
¥ %
^^^/\. No Weights — No Cords
f
^^^^«^ IVIanntaet.iirpd in Wnorl
H and Metal Stock Lip
-
B Sashes used
\
"^ Simple frame construction
V reducing cost. Guaranteed
' /V
V rain and dust proof. In-
/ \
■ ' \ stalled easily. Visit our
V \
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a \
-^ --- - Office, 226 Balboa BIdg.
S (T^^^
^tf Second and Market Sts.
>jH^im
■1 SAN FRANCISCO
Fresno Art
Glass Company
.lOHN YDREN, Prop.
S^RT. LEADED S^N'D
"PRISM GLASS WORK
Estimates Furnished Anywhere
in SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.
2124 Tuolumne St.
Fresno, Cal.
Phone S. Jose 95S
W. H. OTTO
CONCRETE
CONTRACTOR
Heavy Foundations and Bridges
A Specially. Anywhere in
Northern California
269 PARK AVE. SAN JOSE, CAL
Mount Diablo Cement
Santa Cruz Lime
ALL KINDS OF
BUILDING
MATERIALS
Henry Cowcil Lime & Cement Co.
No. 9 Main St., San Francisco
Phone Kearny 2095
A.J. FORBES & SON
Established in San Francisco in 1850
Office and Factory, 1530 FILBERT ST., S. F.
Builders E.x. Box 236
Bank, Store and Office
Fittings
Special Furniture and
Interior Woodwork
Jacob Schoenfeld Joseph Schoenfeld
THE SCHOENFELD
MARBLE COMPANY
ARCHITECTURAL
SCULPTURING & CARVING
Phone Kearny 4086 Near 6th and Folsom Sts
265 Shipley St., San Francisco
Phone Sutter 2593
RALSTON IRON
WORKS INC.
VAULT and PRISON DEPARTMENT
CRAS. M. FINCH, MGR.
Plans and Estimates to
Arcliitects on request
444 MARKET STREET
S.\N I'RAXCISCO, CAL.
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The Architect and Eiio^iiieer 155
UNITED STATES
STEEL PRODUCTS CO.
RIALTO BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO
SELLERS OF THE PRODUCTS OF
American Steel
and
Wire Co.
American Bridg^e
Co.
American Sheet
and
Tin Plate Co.
Carnegie Steel Co.
Illinois Steel Co.
National Tube Co.
Lorain Steel Co.
Shelby Steel Tube Co.
Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad Co.
Trenton Iron Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Structural Steel for Every Purpose.
Bridges, Railway and Highway.
"Triangle Mesh" Wire Concrete Reinforcement.
Plain and Twisted Reinforcing Bars.
Plates, Shapes and Sheets of Every Description.
Rails, Splice Bars, Bolts, Nuts, etc.
Wrought Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Trolley Poles.
Frogs, Switches and Crossings for Steam Railway and Street Railway.
"Shelby" Seamless Boiler Tubes and Mechanical Tubing.
"Americore" and "Globe" Rubber Covered Wire and Cables.
"Reliance" Weatherproof Copper and Iron Line Wire.
"American" Wire Rope, Rail Bonds, Springs,
Woven Wire Fencing and Poultry Netting.
Tramways, etc.
United States Steel Products Co.
OFFICES AND WAREHOUSES AT
San Francisco - Los Angeles - Portland - Seattle
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156
The Architect and Engineer
ARTHUR W. DIGGERS
General Contractor and Engineer
Santa Marina Building, 112 Market Street
Telephone Connection
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
SELF-WINDING CLOCKS
PROGRAM CLOCK SYSTEMS
TOWER CLOCKS
Decker Electrical Construction Company
111 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco
AGENTS, SELF WINDING CLOCK COMPANY NEW YORK
Phone Sutter 1687
Everything in TILE
CALIFORNIA TILE
CONTRACTING CO.
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
461 Market St., 206 Sheldon Bldg. SAN FRANCISCO
"QUICK SET"
SWITCH BOX MOUNT-
INGS of IRON for Loom
Boxes
Cost less installed than
wood backing. Is rigid,
gives full key to plaster,
thereby preventing plaster
cracks, is adjustable to any
make loom box, or gangs of
boxes, and gives a square
line-up. Supports are 16
inches long, and can be
easily shortened by nicking
with pliers at slots and
breaking off ends. Put up
in sets complete with bolts.
Sold by the leading jobbers
of Electrical Supplies.
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
MFQ. CO.
Main Office, 518 Pacific
Building, San Francisco
The Architect and Engineer
157
LATH, SHINGLES, SHAKES and POSTS, SASH, DOORS and MILL WORK
TIMBERS and SPECIALS KILN DRIED FINISH and FLOORING
SUNSET LUMBER COMPANY
DEALERS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IN
PINE and REDWOOD LUMBER
PHONE OAKLAND 1820
YARDS AND OFFICE
OAK AND FIRST STS., OAKLAND, GAL.
R I, V He ^ TRACY, CAL.
Branch Yards | mAYFIELD, CAL.
) LUMBER EX. 30
Phones j MARKET 1485
Large Timbers
and Special
Bills to Order
Kiln Dried
Oregon Pine
Finish
SANTA FE LIMBER COMPANY
Dealers in Wholesale and Retail
LUMBER
Main Yard on SOUTHERN PACIFIC. WESTERN PACIFIC. SANTA FE
17th and De Haro Streets .'. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Phone Sutter 2401
WILLIAMS BROS. & HENDERSON
E. F. Henderson W. M. Williams Chas. Williams
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Room 447
HOLBROOK BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO
Meurer Bros. Co.
METAL SPANISH TILE
Tiffany Pattern. A perfect and hand-
some Roof Covering. The only tile that
gives the effect of Lights and Shadows.
'Tis absolutely water-tight. Used on all
the schools in San Jose.
A. H. McDonald, Pac. coast Mgr.
Oflfice and Warehouse:
630 Third Street - - San Francisco, Ca3.
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158
Tlic ArcJiitcct and Engineer
TTHIS photograph will
^ give you an idea of
our BLACK Glazed
Enameled Brick, a
strikingly handsome trim
for either a Red or Cream
Colored Pressed Brick
Exterior. Takes the
place of Stone or Terra
Cotta.
Write for Particulars and Samples
Craycroft-Herrold Brick Co,
407 Griffith McKenzie Building,
FRESNO, CAL.
"BEST PAVING BLOCK MADE"
Vitrified
Paving Block
Vitrified Step
and Face Brick
THE HOME or
: CALIFORNIA VITRIFIED
PAVING BLOCK
Sewer Brick
Fancy Face Brick
Fire Brick
Permanent
and
Sanitary
Pavements
Common Brick
AND
•'EVERYTHING IN CLAY BUILDING PRODUCTS"
CALIFORNIA BRICK COMPANY
Plant at
Decoto, California
630-632 Phelan Building,
San Francisco, Cal.
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The Architect and Engineer 159
F. J. W. ANDERSEN C. LARSEN
PACiriC STRUCTURAL IRON WORKS
STRUCTURAL IRON AND STEEL, FIRE ESCAPES, ETC.
HOME J 3435 370-84 TENTH STREET
PHONE MARKET 1374 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
JAS. KERR, President J. BAYLIS, Secretary
ROBERTS MANUPACTURING CO.
Designers and Makers of LIGHTING FIXTURES
663 MISSION STREET 1318 CLAY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, Phone Kearny 1715 OAKLAND
PHONE SUTTER 3440
CONCRETE Clinton Fireproofing Company
^^^" OF CALIFORNIA
STRUCTION Mutual Savings Bank Building San Francisco
AMERICAN CONCRETE CO.
Joseph Pasqualetti. Manager
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
1704 HUMBOLDT BANK BUILDING 785 Market Street, SAN FRANCISCO
PACIPIC DEPARTMENT
Globe Indemnity Company
Bonds and Casualty Insurance for Contractors
THE COMPANY WITH THE L. AND L. AND G. SERVICE
120 Leidesdorff Street Phone Sutter 2280 SAIN FRANCISCO
CHRIS. TOTTEN
TOTTEN PLANING MILL CO.
General Mill Work— Sash, Doors, Mouldings
18=48 W. SCOTTS AVE., STOCKTON, CAL. Telephone Stockton 1770. P. O. Box 298
Independent Sewer Pipe & Terra Cotta Co.
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA
GLAZED AND ENAMELED BRICK
VITRIFIED SALT GLAZED SEWER PIPE
TERRA COTTA CHIMNEY PIPE & FLUE LINING
235 South Los Angeles Street Phone: A3121. Broadway 3390 LOS ANGELES
Established 1886 Phone, Market 2848
T. H. MEEK COMPANY
Show Cases, Hardwood Interiors Manufacturers of BILLIARD TABLES, FIYTI TRFQ
General Cabinet Making STORE, OFFICE AND BAR TliVllJIMLO
Factory, Salesrooms.
1159-65 Mission St. and 660-70 Minna St. 1157 Mission St. San Francisco
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160
The Architect and Engineer
Residence
2016 VALLEJO ST.
Phone
FILLMORE 3868
JOHN MONK
GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
Heavy Framing,
Piers,
Docks,
Bulkheads,
Warehouses,
and
Manufacturing Plants
a Specialty
GEO. E. GREENWOOD
Supt. of Construction
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Phone Fillmore 7000. Local 92
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The Architect and Engineer 161
SPECIFY
Green Label Varnishes
and
Advanced Finishes
for all modern Building Construction, and then rest assured that
you have specified the best that modern Science can produce.
Made by the largest varnish factory in the world, and with a
reputation of over fifty years as the Standards, they may be de-
pended upon to be
ALWAYS UNIFORM IN QUALITY
and that they are manufactured by the most modem facilities and
BEST SUIT THE PURPOSES
for which paint and varnish Science has chosen them.
GET ACQUAINTED WITH
GLIDDEN
by mailing a postal to the California Distributors, when you shall
receive a full set of handsomely finished samples of Glidden Green
Label Varnishes and Cement and Concrete Finishes, etc.
Whittier - Coburn Co., Tibbetts - Oldfield Co.,
301 Howard Street 908 So. Main Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOS ANGELES, CAL.
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Ki^ The Architect and Engineer
D. ZELINSKY
PAINTER - DECORATOR
SAN FRANCISCO
WEST COAST WIRE AND IRON WORKS
MANUFACTURERS OF
ARTISTIC BRONZE, IRON AND WIRE WORK
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AND FINISH
861-863 HOWARD STREET SA^^ FRANCISCO, CAL.
GRAHAM & JENSEN
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Phone Sutter 1839 415-16 Maskey Bldg., 46 Kearny St., San Francisco
Phone Market 2693
MONSON BROS.
CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS
Office, 1907 Bryant Street SAN FRANCISCO
J^^ LYNCH Concrete Construction
Estimates Given on all Kinds of Cement Work
Office: Builders Exchange Building Residence: 291 15th Avenue
185 STEVENSON STREET Telephone Pacific 929
Telephone Douglas 121 SAN FRANCISCO
H. A. Chalmers, Manager
Telephone Sutter 2985
C. H. Chalmers, Er
gineer
H.
A.
CHALMERS,
Inc.
CONCRETE - FIREPROOFING
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
WITHOUT FORMS
317 MASKEY BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
JOHN A. PETERSON TELEPHONE KEARNY 2443 B. HEINRICH
President " HOME J 4443 Vice-Pres.
San francisco Elevator Co., Inc.
Automatic Electric, Hydraulic,
Belt Power. Automatic Dumb-
waiters and Handpower Ma-
El RV/ATr^R^ 860 Folsom St. chines. Push Button Passenger
■_I_V/-V I '^^1%^ San Francisco Elevators a Specialty.
BARRETT & HILP I L. M. HAUSMANN
Concrete Construction I Civil Engineer
Phone Sutter 4598,
SHARON BUILDING. 55 New Montgomery Street. SAN FRANCISCO
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The Architect and Engineer
163
Howards. Williams
GENERAL
CONTRACTOR
AND BUILDER
Hearst Building,
San Francisco
Telephone.
Sutter 295
Telephone Douglas 2031
M. FISHER
General Contractor
105 Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Phone Garfield 7906
Collman & Collman Co.
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
526 Sharon BIdg. San Francisco
Phone Douglas 1S66
A.rcKitect\jral W^orK
a Specialty
Carefol Attention Paid to
Color, Shades and Detail
717 MA-RHEIT STREET, SAN
FRANCISCO
The Mosaic Tile Co.,
of Zanesville, Ohio
MANUFACTURERS OF
FLOOR, WALL and MANTEL
TILE
San Francisco Office and Warehouse
230 - 8th Street TeL Market 1383
CALIFORNIA
PHOTO-ENGRAVING CO
J.M.BOSCUS
Plumbing
Heating
Phone
Douglas 669
975 HOWARD ST.
San Francisco
Established 1865
C. H. Franklin, Mgr. & Atty.
Tn[fRANKfORT GENERAL INSURANCE CO.
OF FRANKFORT-ON-THE-MAIN. GERMANY
Liability
Worl<men's Collective
Workmen's Compensation
Burglary
Personal Accident and Health
Industrial Accident and Health
WALTER A, CHOWEN, Pacific Coast General Agent
340 Sansome Street, San Francisco
Central California Agency Southern California Agency
BEN LEONARD COMPANY CONSOLIDATED AGENCY COMPANY
617 "J" St.,, Sacramento 334 Central Bldg., Los Angeles
Agents wanted for unoccupied territory
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164 The Architect and Engineer
PACIFIC LIMITED
OGDEN ROUTE
Observation Car Standard Pullman Drawing Room
and Touri^ Sleeping Cars
From San Francisco, Ferry Station 10:20 A.M.
From Oakland, 16th St. Station 10;55 A. M.
Chicago in 69 Hours
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
The Exposition Line — 1915 — First in Safety
GOING EAST?
YOU SHOULD WELL CONSIDER THE TRAVELING ADVANTAGES
OFFERED BY THE
WESTERN PACIFIC
DENVER & RIO GRANDE
"THE FEATHER RIVER CANYON— ROYAL OORQE ROUTE"
BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND DENVER, OMAHA,
KANSAS CITY, ST. LOUIS AND CHICAGO
This route offers a travel trip unsurpassed for scenic grandeur the world over. The
most noted scenic attractions of the Sierras and Rockies, Great Salt Lake and
the vast salt deposits of Utah are all on the main line and may be
viewed from the train without additional expense for side trips
Thesei scenic features, combined with convenient train and
superior dining car service, ma/je this route the most popular
lustrated descriptive literature free on request
TICKET offices:
665 MARKET STREET. PALACE HOTEL, phone sutter lesi
MARKET STREET FERRY DEPOT, PHONE KEARNY 4980
1326 BROADWAY, OAKLAND, phone Oakland 132
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The Architect and Engineer
165
THE INVINCIBLE VACUUM CLEANERS
COMPRISE ThTE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE LINE OF VACUUM
CLEANING MACHINERY ON THE MARKET. THEY ALSO STAND
FIRST IN SIMPLICITY, EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY
A complete list of installations will be furnished any inquirer
We have never had a failure or an unsatisfactory installation
R. W. FOYLE, General Agent
149 New Montgomery St.
San Francisco, Cal.
^ Architectural and Monumental
Sculpture — Ornamental Modeling —
Crematory Urns — Sculpture for Ital-
ian Gardens m Cement or Marble —
Interior Decorations. .:. .:. .:.
EXPOSITION CONCESSIONS
WESTERN SCULPTORS
PKone Prospect 1336
533-535 Turk Street San Francisco
A. PINNER, President
A. M. McLELLAN, Sec'y-Treas.
Western Building &
Engineering Company, inc.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
'^At the Exposition" we built the following:
CONGRESS BUILDING
DAIRY BUILDING
POULTRY BUILDING
FEED BARNS
STOCK CORRALS
Office
455 Phelan Building
San Francisco, Cal.
Phone Garfield 7564
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The Architect and Engineer
Electrical Illuminating .N\echanical Plans Specifications Reports
Charles T. Phillips consulting engineer
Pacific Building, San Francisco
"^P-^ economical production, distribution and application or" light, power, heating and ventilation.
I,.uni'.nat:on eSciency. Electrolysis investigations. Estimates and tests.
DODGE & LATMROP
Concrete Aggregates
205 Sheldon Bids.
SAN FRANCISCO
W. L. KELLEV
P. A. PALMER
Contracting Engineer
O. Ci. HOAAS
625-027 .^\onad^ock Building
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
COMPENSATION INSURANCE SURETY BONDS
H. V. MAC MEANS & COMPANY
341 MONADNOCK BUILDING
Phones, Sutter 1871—1872 SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
Factorj Phone, 2629-J
Office Phcne. 2770-J
Granite Press Brick Co.
L. C. BRIXKMEYER, President and Manager
431 OCHSNER BUILDING SACRAMENTO, CAL.
PACIFIC COAST DEPARTMENT
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
Bonds and Casualty Insurance for Contractors
Phones )^j^72^, ,452
Insurance Exchange BIdg.
SAN FRANCISCO
■f E L E P H O N E S U T T E R J i s v
WILLIAM H. FERGUSON
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
and QUANTITY SURVEYOR
1107 CROCKER BUILDING . . . . SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Coast Casualty Company
of San Francisco
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BUILDING
Surety Bonds. Liability Insurance The Only California Surety Company
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