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From an original negative.
This may be from the Sibley Fire of February 26, 1904, which occurred about two blocks west of here in the Granite Building.
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Vintage image of hotel:
Example of a non-ACM spray-applied fireproofing material installed on a structural steel building member; depicts fibrous nature of the fireproofing and partial damage with debris on underlying surfaces.
Article and accompanying image describing "new" specialized dust control measures in place during spray-application of asbestos fireproofing at former World Trade Center building while under construction; from a 1970 publication.
Article indicates concern about dissemination of asbestos into the air of New York City and contains quote from Dr. Irving Selikoff, "...cleanup of waste is still a very serious problem everywhere...", in reference to "...the unwanted release of asbestos...on and off job sites...".
Everyone seems to like this four storey late Victorian warehouse and its big bold lettering. There are many great pictures of it on the internet.
I don’t know of any other building of this exact type in Liverpool (or even Britain). The lettering on the Toxteth Depository building has remained crisp and clear over time because it is picked out in relief brickwork, not paint.
For an example in the US see
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Somewhat "typical" view in certain vintage 1960's buildings, above a 2'x4' suspended ceiling system showing tiles, track-grid, hanger-wires, light fixtures, data cables, electrical conduit, concrete block wall, corrugated metal deck, and oh yes...asbestos spray-applied fireproofing on structural steel I-beams ("Mono-kote" type).
Such a view is usually reserved for building maintenance or trades personnel that must access these spaces in performance of their respective duties. With the presence of asbestos fireproofing in this area and associated fallout debris, there is potential for exposure to asbestos.
In most cases, building owners have a written Operations & Maintenance plan that should detail any special precautions that are deemed necessary to protect workers and occupants from possible asbestos hazards, as required by governmental regulations.
Do you know what's above the drop-ceiling where you work?
Vintage, illustrated advertisement card promoting "The Original Moulders' Asbestos Shoe", indicating the stylish footwear product as "Union Made" and "Fireproof". An asbestos shoe? Why not? In those days everything else seemed to either have asbestos in it or on it, in some fashion or another.
Perhaps these would also even be best accompanied by Albert's Asbestos Insoles. Estimated circa, 1912.
My board is finally finished (get it, picutred? board? *sigh* sorry, my puns are horrible). I'm thankful Amber is so motivated or my creativity would have ended up in the toilet a long time ago. We just got back from watching Fireproof, and it brought back a lot of demons. I cried when I watched it, but they weren't necessarily sad tears. My past is something I've always been thankful for because without it, I wouldn't have my experiences to move forward with. It was a bitter reminder of my failed marriage, and it sort of made me realize that it wasn't just John that failed. I know him cheating on me released me, but sometimes I wish I'd fought harder. Who knows. I keep telling myself that things happen for a reason, but some days I don't really think that's the case. I'm honestly starting believe that life happens, and what you make of it is up to you.
After watching the movie I threw away Luke's remaining pictures. My 30 days of healing took a little bit longer than expected, but my heart is pretty much back in one piece. I thought when I would come to this part of my healing that I'd still be sad, but watching that movie tonight solidified that he would have quit on me. It's sad to say when you can see a person's character so clearly. I jokingly told Amber I knew I should have ended up with a firefighter, but she reminded me that finding someone who is also in the walk with God and actually has value to their own life is what I'm looking for. I could date anyone, but do I want to date just ANYONE? Hasn't that been the problem all along? When I came home tonight I thought, California isn't the best place in the world, but tonight I was grateful I wasn't in Texas.
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The five-storey, 432,000 square foot McCormick’s factory was opened in 1914 and produced candy and cookie products until its closure in early 2007. Built of concrete and steel and constructed to be fireproof, at the time it was considered one of the finest factories in North America. Its most distinct architectural features are its white terra cotta glaze and the extensive window coverage, which gave it the nickname “the Sunshine Palace”.
The first floor contains storage space, flour and sugar silos, administrative offices, and a bakery with long conveyor belt ovens which still remain there today.
The second floor was the area designated for the production of crackers. There is also a laboratory containing now empty cabinets which used to hold chemicals and such.
The third floor was intended for the production of chocolate and also housed the employee cafeteria.
The fourth floor was used to make candy and has skylights and roof vents which helped cool the candy during production. In one area a number of metal rods hang from the ceiling which occasionally clang together creating sounds much like wind chimes.
The fifth floor has two distinct areas, one of which was used to produce jelly beans and the other which contains executive offices and a boardroom. The office area looks out onto Dundas Street and provides a great view as well as access to the rooftop, however we did not venture out that far since it appeared to be unstable.
Example of vintage (1968) asbestos spray-applied fireproofing on structural steel and associated overspray. This particular insulation material was lab-tested and found to contain approx. 25% chrysotile asbestos. Although this fluffy fireproofing looks a little discolored, perhaps from ambient dust accumulation from aging, this highly fibrous material is almost pure white (likely due to higher content percentage of chrysotile "white asbestos").
Imagine trying to clean every tiny speck of this stuff from the building's surfaces and from every little crevice.
Feb. 24th, 2008 Posted on Wheeling News Register site by Casey Junkins:
Practicing Home Rule in Wheeling
WHEELING — The owner of the Rogers Hotel in downtown Wheeling plans to begin renovating in April the 14th Street building that has been under a raze or repair order for several years — but city officials said the building is an example of a problem they would like to solve through home rule.
Mark Jaber, a resident of Akron, Ohio, purchased the Rogers Hotel for $3,000 from Christopher Wright of Montgomery, W.Va., in January 2005.
The hotel was built about 1915; a sign painted on its west side claims the hotel is “fire proof.”
Though Jaber said he originally planned to begin renovating the hotel this month, he said he now will want until April to resolve some tax disputes. Jaber is seeking authority to open a ‘‘full-blown’’ casino on the site, but said he would settle for opening a hotel and restaurant if the casino proved unfeasible.
Herron said he does not know Jaber nor intentions for the Rogers Hotel, but he said the building clearly has been vacant for several years.
“Properties like that are the ones that we would like to impose the registration fees on,” Herron said.
The Municipal Home Rule Board is expected to meet in Wheeling on April 1 to decide if the city will be accepted to its pilot program. City Council voted 7-0 in December to approve the the city’s home rule application, which addresses enforcement of service liens, requiring payment of registration fees for vacant properties and issuing conditional use zoning and planning permits.
If application is approved, council would have the authority to draft ordinances they hope will help them address problems associated with vacant and dilapidated buildings.
“Our home rule plan would certainly help us collect property liens and encourage the development or demolition of vacant buildings,” Herron said.
City officials hope to collect $191,223 from numerous property owners for demolishing 20 buildings throughout the city — though Herron said it may be awhile before the city can recover the fees.
With regard to the vacant property registration provision of home rule, Herron said the city wants to adopt a program very similar to one used in Wilmington, Del. Information provided by Herron shows an annual fee schedule in Wilmington of $500 for a property that has been vacant for one year; $1,000 for two years; $2,000 for three to four years; $3,500 for five to nine years; $5,000 for 10 years; and $5,000 plus $500 for each additional year after 10 years. Herron said requiring the owners of vacant properties to pay a registration fee would give them an incentive to either renovate or demolish the property.
“This program is not designed to be a source of income for the city; it is designed to encourage the property owners to do something productive with their buildings,” Herron said.
Herron declined to speculate about whether the fees would apply retroactively. “Anything like that would be at the discretion of City Council,” he said.
Council is expected to pass an ordinance at its next meeting to provide for “fixing the assessments for the cost of razing dilapidated structures on certain properties in the city in accordance with applicable sections of the West Virginia Code and the codified ordinances of the city of Wheeling.”
The following properties have been assessed for the following amounts against the last known owners: 32 Virginia St., $10,436, Thomas Coddington; 34 Virginia St., $18,779, Clara Wycherly; 38 Virginia St., $11,903, Bonnie and Wayne Penvose; 210 N. Huron St., $6,290, Destiny Ventures; 406 S. Penn St., $21,104, Dale and Katheryn Schott; 419 S. Penn St., $6,289, Gordon and Tracy Jenkins; 510 S. Penn St., $6,950, Carol McCrosky; 1045 Lind St., $6,247, Sandra Miles; 1049 Lind St., $10,538, Barbara Fragale; 1104-1106 Baltimore St., $11,259, West Virginia Land Agency; 1219 McColloch St., $7,177, Bob Letzelter; 14 Main St. Terrace, $10,106, Richard Goff; 3823 Jacob St., $8,438, T.J. DeFelice; 3840 Jacob St., $9,036, Earl Howard; 3844 Jacob St., $5,841, Sherry Kitchen; 79 Sligar Ave., $6,690, JoAnn Danehart; 316 Clifton Ave., $9,988, John and George Wright; 318 Clifton Ave., $7,415, Tony and Mary DeLash; 338 Highland Ave., $7,787, Tammy Green, and 18 Hendershot St., $8,950, David McGarry.
Officials want to have the assessments become liens on the real estate, but Herron said current law makes it very difficult for the city to collect such liens from the property owners.
To remedy this problem, the home rule application requests an enforcement mechanism behind such service lien programs. The city requests lien priority status to assist in fee collection for demolition costs involved with abating public nuisances, while also requesting the right to recapture some of the general fund money used to perform these activities in the past.
Another example of a non-ACM spray-applied fireproofing material installed on structural building I-beams and shows associated overspray pattern.
El Paso, TX, est. 1873, pop. (2015) 679,000 • Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, est. 1659, pop. 1.4MM) • El Paso-Juárez Metropolitan Area, pop. 2.7 MM • Life on the Line, NY Times Magazine
• the 809-seat "fireproof" theater [early photo] is an early example of Moorish Revival architecture, which became popular in the U.S. in late 1920s • the 3-story structure is decorated with arabesque tracery & Islamic calligraphy • the engaged columns separating the windows are reminiscent of the medieval Alhambra palace complex, Granada, Spain —Texas Trost Society • Henry C. Trost Historical Organization
• owners Rodolfo & Manuel Cruz spent an astonishing $150K ($3.5MM in 2016 dollars) to construct the theatre, apparently all of it their own money • they had made their 1st fortune after gold & silver were discovered in 1903 near their hometown, Guazapares, Chihauhua, Mexico • they promptly engaged in silver mining, first at the Rio de Plata mine, then following up with the Cleopatra & Santa Barbara mines, selling the latter in 1906 for $350K (roughly $9MM in 2016 dollars) • after the Cruz brothers moved to El Paso, Rodolfo — before devoting himself to the Alhambra — established a real estate business, having had previous experience in Chihuahua Mexico, where he built of the c. 1909 Rodolfo Cruz Building
• the Alhambra was designed as a playhouse for live theater, vaudeville & silent films by Henry C. Trost (1860-1933), Trost & Trost, El Paso • it was equipped with a $45K evaporative cooling system • mothers could check their children with a nurse at the "baby's rest room," which had 8 small cots • the adjoining "women's rest room" offered telephones, desks, stationery, mirriors, etc.
• the Cruzes catered to the El Paso's Mexican refugee community, of which they were members, having arrived in 1911 • consisted largely of immigrants who had fled the Mexican Revolution • the theater also served English-speaking audiences & Mexicans who lived across the border in Ciudad Juárez (economy fares for border crossings were readily available)
• Rodolfo (b. 1876) actively managed the theater and signed performers; Manuel (b. 1883) kept the books • when vaudeville acts delivered disappointing box-office, Rodolfo substituted light opera with music performed by the Alhambra Orchestra, Prof. Ernesto Gonzalez conducting
• in 1917 Rodolfo — often seen motoring around town in his 2-tone gray & black Cartercar Roadster — reportedly sold his underperforming $150K theater for $200K to his lawyer, P.E. "Pete" Gardner, who later flipped it for a suspiciously low $70K • Gardner, allegedly a member of the Ku Klux Klan, ran for Mayor of El Paso in 1923 & lost to R.M. Dudley, who had made Gardner's Alhambra deals — not to mention his association with the KKK — campaign issues • after selling the theatre, Rodolfo Cruz resumed selling real estate
• Dudley Beats K.K.K. by 2,120 —El Paso Times, 25 Feb, 1923 • Ku Klux Klan Had a Short Life in El Paso —EPCC Libraries • Ku Klux Klan in El Paso Texas
• the theater reopened under new management as a straight moving picture house • in 1918 a pipe organ — then said to be the largest in the southwestern U.S. — was installed to accompany the exhibition of silent photoplays • the 2nd floor housed a "refreshment parlor/dance hall called Rest-A-Whyle, which replaced the original confectionery/tea room • renamed Palace Theatre, "Home of Paramount Pictures," 1920 • by the 1970s exhibited adult movies • façade restored, 1987 • since 1990 has mainly housed a series of nightclubs —Cinema Treasures
• National Register # 80004109, 1980
Additional fireproofing has been installed during the Stent Hall construction project. Photo by Pete Zivkov.
Grey-beige spray-applied fireproofing on concrete structural support members; previously tested and determined by lab analyses not to contain asbestos (although the material's general appearance does look very similar to other types of asbestos-containing spray-applied treatments). For a conclusive determination of asbestos content, suspect materials need to be analyzed by special laboratory microscopy methods.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): Hotel Rueger, 9th and Bank Sts., Richmond, Va. Hotel Rueger is a modern, fireproof structure. Located in the heart of the business district, and occupying a commanding position overlooking the Capitol Square with its historic building and monuments, is ideally situated to afford comfort and convenience to the commercial traveler and tourist. Established in 1846, 'RUEGERS' is known the country wide for its excellent food and service. The Hotel is exclusively European Plan for ladies and gentlemen. It contains 130 bed-rooms, most of which are fitted with private baths and showers. Every room has a ceiling fan. Modern Garage attached to main building.
Manufacturer: Lumitone Photoprint, New York
Date Postmarked: 1934
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/112
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards
Example of vintage, labeled Ambler Asbestos "Century" Shingle sample and color varieties.
Each asbestos-cement shingle sample measures approx. 3" x 3" and contains product information and Underwriters' Laboratories labels, by Ambler Asbestos Shingle & Sheathing Company.
Some info on the label indicates the asbestos material's marketable attributes, such as: "Fire Proof", "Water Proof", and "Indestructible".
Closer view of a vintage asbestos-cement shingle labeled as Johns-Manville "Transite"; made by H.W. Johns-Manville Company.
The labeled shingle sample measures 4" x 4" and shows numerous chrysotile asbestos fiber bundles around its edges and on its surface; label measures approx. 3-inches in diameter.
The product's label indicates the following information: "Made of Asbestos Fibre and Portland Cement moulded in one piece under hydraulic pressure--not in layers simply pressed together. Absolutely unaffected by fire, water, gases, heat or cold. Will not warp, split or crack. Practically indestructible. Furnished in sizes and shapes to meet all conditions and in natural grey, Indian red, and mottled brown".
The north facade of the Fireproof Building is on the right, and beyond it is the Chalmers Street entrance to Washington Park. Many cobblestone streets remain in Charleston, but Chalmers Street is the longest., extending from Meeting Street to State Street. The Old Slave Slave Mart Museum is at the far end, near State Street.
Closer view of a vintage, labeled Ambler Asbestos "Century" Shingle sample. The asbestos-cement shingle sample measures approx. 3" x 3" and contains product information and Underwriters' Laboratories labels, by Ambler Asbestos Shingle & Sheathing Company.
Some info on the label indicates the asbestos material's marketable attributes, such as: "Fire Proof", "Water Proof", and "Indestructible".
Historical marker in front of the Eureka County Courthouse, 10 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada. The Nevada legislature created Eureka County in 1873. Officials renovated a former ice rink donated by Judge John O'Darrow to serve as the first county courthouse. A fortified jail and fireproof vault were added to the 40-by-100-foot wooden building located at the intersection of Main and Bateman Streets. After fire destroyed hundreds of buildings in the town of Eureka in 1879, officials became concerned about their wooden courthouse and accepted plans from George C. Costerisan for a more formidable structure. The county hired R. Ryland to construct the courthouse. He withdrew from the project shortly after the completion of the exterior, at which point Costerisan finished the interior. J.S. Whitton supervised the construction, and McNally and Hawkins of San Francisco provided the heating and plumbing. Construction of this two-story brick structure began in 1879 and was completed in 1880. The building was added to the already existing jail which remained in use through the 1980s. Construction of the courthouse cost $38,000. It was designed in a modest Italianate, turn-of-the-century style, but additional expenses for a vault and other fixtures brought the price to $50,000. The brick two-story structure measures 50-by-80-feet and stands fifty-one feet high. A second-floor balcony supported by brackets rests over the main entrance. Exterior accents include brick pilasters that rise to a metal-bracketed cornice, and a parapet wall with detailed brickwork. The large iron shutters adjacent to the windows and doors of the courthouse (and other buildings of the town) protected the windows from fires and other damages.
Interior details consist of an imported Spanish cedar judge's bench and balustrade and gilded accents throughout. Two of the original walk-in
safes are still useable. The doors are 6 inches thick iron with lovely summer scenes painted on them.The second-floor courtroom is recognized as the best preserved in Nevada. It measures forty-five square feet with a nineteen-foot high ceiling of pressed metal. A suspended gallery at the rear provides seating for one hundred. The semi-circular witness box placed in front of the judge's bench is distinctive because of its shape and its unusual location. When it was completed, it was the finest courthouse in the state of Nevada outside Virginia City. The building is one of two nineteenth-century Nevada courthouses still in use today; the other is the one located in Virginia City.
The two large bells in front of the courthouse were rung as fire alarms by two of Eureka's several volunteer fire companies. One was cast in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the other in San Francisco. Each bell was identified by its tone.
File name: 08_02_003688
Box label: Commercial buildings: Flat file
Title: Wilder's patent salamander safes, manufactured by Wm. Adams & Co., late Adams, Hammond & Co.
Alternative title:
Creator/Contributor:
Date issued:
Date created: 1848 - 1903 (approximate)
Physical description: 1 print : lithograph ; 26 1/4 x 20 1/4 in.
Genre: Lithographs
Subjects: Industrial facilities; Safes
Notes: Title from item, from additional material accompanying item, or from information provided by the Boston Public Library.; Image dated: After 1843; Date supplied by cataloger.; Additional information on item: Wm. Adams & Co., corner of Cross & Fulton Sts.
Provenance: Exchange from Messrs. C. F. Libbie & Co., Nov. 30,1903
Statement of responsibility:
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: Rights status not evaluated.
Example of vintage, labeled Ambler Asbestos "Century" Shingle sample. The asbestos-cement shingle sample measures approx. 3" x 3" and contains product information and Underwriters' Laboratories labels, by Ambler Asbestos Shingle & Sheathing Company.
Some info on the label indicates the asbestos material's marketable attributes, such as: "Fire Proof", "Water Proof", and "Indestructible".
Asbestos fibers are visible on the surface of the shingle and around its edges; discernable as thin, irregular, white lines on the grey cement matrix.
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a dilapidated white couch rests outside in the grass between several buildings at the general fireproofing company, a manufacturer of building materials born in the early 20th century in youngstown, ohio.
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What is Zonolite?
"Zonolite vermiculite is an inert, fireproof insulating material made by exposing the mica-like ore, vermiculite, to extreme heat. The raw vermiculite flakes contain about a million laminations per inch -- a tiny bit of moisture separating each layer. When temperatures of 2000 degrees [F] are applied to this ore the moisture turns into steam and “explodes” the flakes to about 15-times their original size, creating thousands of minute dead air spaces in each granule."
Today however, many agree that there is perhaps a more dreadful description of Zonolite.