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The Robert E. and Barbara (Vitkuske) Schwartz House is a three-story, thin-shell, hemispherical dome structure with a circular plan. Constructed between 1964 and 1967, it is a unique example of Modern residential architecture designed by Midland architect Robert E. Schwartz for himself and his family. The dome structure is comprised of layers of 2" x 4" X 1 0'
extruded polystyrene (Styrofoam) boards stacked and bonded together using a method of construction developed by the Midland-based Dow Chemical Company called "Spiral Generation." The polystyrene dome is covered with an
approximately 3" thick coating of spray-applied concrete over a gridwork of reinforcing steel. Three large arched openings are cut out of the dome and infilled with aluminum-framed glazed curtain walls. The openings are oriented to the north,
southeast and southwest to provide views of the surrounding property and capture natural light. A tall, stacked-course, concrete block wall emerges from the north facade and then turns west to shield views of the carport from the street. A
linear storage shed with double doors was added along the inside face of the wall in 1979 . A two-vehicle, open carport, with concrete block walls and a small furnace room extension , projects from the west side of the dome structure. The
carport was added in 1992. At the top of the dome is a large skylight that provides ventilation to the interior and indirect natural light to the third floor. The entire dome, carport and tall block walls are painted white .
The Schwartz House is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C at the state level for its
association with the Modern architecture movement in Michigan and as a demonstration of the use of the Spiral
Generation method of construction developed by the Dow Chemical Company. The house was designed by Midland architect Robert E. Schwartz for himself and his family, and was constructed between the years 1964 and 1967. The Schwartz House possesses significance in the category of Architecture as a rare example in Michigan of the use of the dome form for mid~century residential design. The house also exhibits the fundamental characteristics of the Modern
Movement including its simple geometric form, lack of applied ornamentation, use of large expanses of glass to bring nature and sunlight into the structure, and its open, free~flowing floor plan. Further, the house possesses significance in the area of Engineering for its innovative structural system and use of alternative building materials and methods. The Schwartz House is an early residential prototype built as a collaborative effort between Schwartz and the Dow Chemical Company to provide a home for the architect and demonstrate Dow's proprietary spiral-generation system of construction.
The Schwartz House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2013.
Iv driven past this low small brick building which is behind a wall but iv got no idea what it is anyway its on the A259 Old London Road right by the junction with Robertsons Hill Hastings ...
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Owners of business retired a few years ago. Building was for sale, but apparently nobody has purchased. So recently it has been given a facelift. First painted all trim and columns, then re-roofed and most recently covered in siding. Furniture displays have been set up in the windows and parking lot in rear has been fenced in, but still no indication if new business coming in there. Property must still be the same owner, Coleman Williamson, as his name in paper when permits for improvements issued. Old Sprott's sign still sitting in front yard.
Corner of Grace St and Cambridge Ave. across from Main St. Methodist and First Presbyterian Churches, one block from uptown.
Exposition des "structures sonores" de François et Bernard Baschet, pendant le festival 'les hivernautes' à Quimper (France) en février 2007
Exhibition of the sound structures of François and Bernard Baschet, during the festival 'hivernautes' in Quimper (France) in February 2007.
Product Advantages:
Easy to maintain
Excellent product shape
Adopt high-strength manganese steel
Simple structure
Repeatable performance and Low consumption
Easy operation and high reduction ratio
Wear, compression and long service life
Product Description:
The crushing chamber of Jaw crusher is composited by stationary jaw and movable jaw. The crushing work simulates the movement of animals which use two jaw crushers to crush materials. Jaw crusher is widely used in quarry, mining, metallurgy industry, building material, highway, railway, and chemical industry, etc. The largest compression resistance of the material to be crushed is 320MPa. It is ideal for the primary crushing. It features high reduction ratio, easy operation, simple construction, repeatable performance, easy maintenance and low consumption.
Special Features
1).The deep crushing cavity increases the feeding capacity and output capacity2). High reduction ratio and uniform product shape
3).Adjusting the discharge opening through gasket, more convenientthe adjusting range is wide, it can meet different customers' requirement;4).Lubricate system is safe and reliable, easy to change the spare parts;5).Simple structure, easy maintenance; lower consumption;6).Energy-saving; for one set of crusher saving about 15%-30% and more than twice for the whole crushing system;7).Adjustment of the discharge port range, to meet the requirements of the different users.8).Little noise and dust.
Application of Jaw Crusher
Jaw crusher is suitable for crushing a variety of soft and hard ores and rocks, whose largest compression resistance of the material to be crushed is under 320MPa. Maximum size of feed materials must be less than what is required according to the maximum specification of technical parameters, and It is mainly used for secondary and fine crushing mid hardness ores and rocks in metallurgical industry, mining, chemistry, cement making industry, construction, refractory, pottery and porcelain industry, etc.
Structural Drawing
Frame
Stationary Jaw Plate
Movable Jaw Plate
Movable Jaw
Eccentric Shaft
Toggle Plate
Adjusting Toggle Seat
Working Principle
This jaw crusher uses motor as its power. The main structure of the jaw crusher consists of body frame, eccentric shaft, big pulley, flywheel, movable jaw, cheek plate, toggle plate, toggle seat, top thread bolt, reset spring, fixed jaw and movable jaw; the toggle plate has a great role in insurance. Through the motors wheels, the eccentric shaft is driven by the triangle belt and slot wheel to make the movable jaw plate move by a regulated track. Therefore, the materials in the crushing cavity composed of stationary jaw plate, movable jaw plate and side-lee board can be crushed and discharged through the discharging opening.
4-3-2016
700-blk Morgan Rd, Benson
Benson FD, Blackman's Crossroads FD, Meadow FD, JCEMS, Johnston County Fire Marshal's Office
Commercial Structure Fire
4-22-2015
Wilco, NC 42 West at I-40
Electrical fire in the bathroom
Cleveland, Clayton, Garner FD
EMS24, Medic2
4-3-2016
700-blk Morgan Rd, Benson
Benson FD, Blackman's Crossroads FD, Meadow FD, JCEMS, Johnston County Fire Marshal's Office
D+B office tour of the project to see the structure before it gets closed up. It was a hot day, but well worth it to see the design and thought put into the building originally!
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The SMUD Headquarters is truly a landmark of mid-century modern design. After 60 years of continuous use, SMUD has committed to a complete refurbishment of their headquarters building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
In collaboration with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, we will pare the building back to its steel structure, upgrading all dated materials and systems. Glazing, solar shades, precast concrete and Wayne Thiebaud’s mosaic tile mural, Water City, will be carefully preserved; new efficient lighting, HVAC and data systems will be fully integrated to bring this iconic headquarters into the 21st century.
Also included in this renovation are site and landscape improvements designed to historically maintain significant site features.
The photo that I am publishing tonight was taken last weekend during a trip through Bear Town Rocks and Clear Creek State Park. I had two photography buddies with me and after I took this shot, I told one of them that I had just taken a shot that I was going to publish later this week and I probably would be the only one that liked it and that I was fine with that. I really like this shot. This was taken looking up along the side of one of the large boulders at Bear Town Rocks.
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