The American Architect
Founded 1876
Volume CXVII WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1920 Number 2305
Contents
Some Advantages of Fixed-Fee Contract.............................................................................................................. 237 Competition for a Stadium on the Lake Front, Chicago.................................................................................... 241 Editorial Comment.................................................................................................................................................... 247 Revival of Egyptian Art Contemplated by Decorators..................................................................................... 252 The Charm of Natural Planning.............................................................................................................................. 253 Current News................................................................................................................................. 255
Weekly Review of the Construction Field............................................................................................................ 259
Illustrations
Altar ini the Cathedral, Granada. (Frontispiece)
Competition for a Stadium on the Lake Front, Chicago
Department of Architectural Engineering
The Fundamental Principles of Illuminating Design............................................................................................. 261 Fire Protection for Schools. By H. W. Forster.......................................................................................... 264 Waterproof Glues. By Henry A. Gardner.................................................................................................. 265 Meeting of Engineering Council................................................................................................................................. 266 New Pittsburgh City-County Building..................................................................................................................... 267 Investigations of U. S. Bureau of Standards.......................................................................................................... 268
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NATHANIEL SHAW, Associate Editor
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Board of Directors
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Founded 1876
Volume CXVII WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1920 Number 2305
Contents
Some Advantages of Fixed-Fee Contract.............................................................................................................. 237 Competition for a Stadium on the Lake Front, Chicago.................................................................................... 241 Editorial Comment.................................................................................................................................................... 247 Revival of Egyptian Art Contemplated by Decorators..................................................................................... 252 The Charm of Natural Planning.............................................................................................................................. 253 Current News................................................................................................................................. 255
Weekly Review of the Construction Field............................................................................................................ 259
Illustrations
Altar ini the Cathedral, Granada. (Frontispiece)
Competition for a Stadium on the Lake Front, Chicago
Department of Architectural Engineering
The Fundamental Principles of Illuminating Design............................................................................................. 261 Fire Protection for Schools. By H. W. Forster.......................................................................................... 264 Waterproof Glues. By Henry A. Gardner.................................................................................................. 265 Meeting of Engineering Council................................................................................................................................. 266 New Pittsburgh City-County Building..................................................................................................................... 267 Investigations of U. S. Bureau of Standards.......................................................................................................... 268
Published Every Wednesday by
THE ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING PRESS, INC.
No. 243 West Thirty-ninth Street, New York
E. J. ROSENCRANS FREDERICK S. SLY President and Treasurer Vice-President
WILLIAM H. CROCKER, Editor
NATHANIEL SHAW, Associate Editor
EDWARD F. HAMMEL ARTHUR T. NORTH Engineering Editor Western Editor
Board of Directors
E. J. ROSENCRANS H. J. REDFIELD G. E. SLY FREDERICK S. SLY H. M. SWETLAND WILLARD C. HOWE
CHICAGO, Mailers Building, Page A. Robinson, Western Manager
CLEVELAND, Guardian Bldg. SAN FRANCISCO, 320 Market St. Subscriptions in the United States and Possessions, Mexico and Cuba, Ten Dollars. Other Countries,
Twelve Dollars. Single Copies (Regular Issues), 25 Cents.