PENNSYLVANIA RUBBER TILING
IN USE ON STATEN ISLAND FERRY BOATS, NEW YORK CITY.
The Thickest Rubber Tiling on the Market, being full threeeighths of an inch in thickness—much to the advantage of its wearing qualities.
Suitable wherever a Noiseless, Attractive, Durable and Sanitary Floor is required.
SEND FOR SAMPLE TILES.
Th e proposition we can make will show that the price of Interlocking Lub
ber Tiling is no longer prohibitive.
Manufactured under Letters Patent No. 708,472 and sold exclusively by us and our representatives.
PENNSYLVANIA RUBBER COMPANY
NEW YORK : 1665 Broadway
ST. LOUIS : 826 S. 18th Street
JEANNETTE, PA. CHICAGO : 166 Lake Street
PHILADELPHIA : 615 N. Broad Street
LONDON : 4 Snow Hill
OKONITE
INSULATED ELECTRIC LIGHT WIRES
Are pronounced by leading Architects to be SAFE, DURABLE and EASILY ADJUSTED for the inside wiring of PUBLIC and PRIVATE BUILDINGS.
Candee Weatherproof Wires Okonite Waterproof Tape Manson Protecting Tape
Willard L. Candee, H. Durant Chebver,
Managers.
Geo. T. Manson, Gen’l Supt.W. H. Hodgins, Sec’y.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS
THE OKONITE CO., Ltd.
253 Broadway, New YorkTRADE MARK
RFG. U.S. PATFNT OFFICE.
SOCIETIES
SO. CALIFORNIA CHAPTER, A. I. A.
At the monthly meeting and dinner of the Southern California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, at the Bristol, January 9, the subject of building headquarters for the Chapter was brought up by John P. Krempel and President A. P. Rosenheim appointed a committee, consisting of Mr. Krempel, Octavius Morgan and John Parkinson, to take charge of the project. Already $3,000 has been pledged.
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, A. I. A.
Committees from the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the T-Square Club, accompanied by Attorney Francis Fisher Kane, called on Judge Audenried, secretary of the Board of Judges, January 19, and presented resolutions adopted by both bodies urging that when a vacancy occurs in the Board of Education an architect be appointed. Judge Audenried said he would take pleasure in
submitting their suggestions to his fellowjudges at the next meeting of the Board.
BUILDERS EXCHANGE LEAGUE, PITTSBURGH.
A Hall of Exhibits, to be a permanent addition to Pittsburgh’s attractions, will be opened January 25 by the Builders’ Exchange League on the sixth floor of the Heeren building, at Penn avenue and Eighth street. Over 6,000 square feet of floor space has been allotted to the exhibit, and this is occupied by comprehensive displays of 65 exhibits, both local and foreign. The prime purpose of the Hall of Exhibits is to provide suitable facilities where the architects, contractors, or prospective builder can inspect all classes of material under one roof. All exhibits are elaborate and represent practically everything used in modern building. Several firms have spent over $1,000 in providing their display. The opening address, “Modern Construction,” will be given by Henry Hornbostel, of New York, who is the architect of the Carnegie Technical Schools. Other prominent speakers from other Exchanges will be present. The regular inspection hours will
‘be from 1 to 10 p. m. and the innovation is expected to attract much attention in every way. Included in the exhibits are structural steel, sanitary goods, art and mosaic glass, manufactured stone, tile, natural and art marble, slate, clay products, hardwood and parquetry floors, architectural sheetmetal work, metal windows, ceiling and sky lights, decorative fronts in ornamental plaster, wood and composition, wood columns, furnaces, building papers, water stills, face brick, lightning rods, steam and hot water radiation, paints and varnishes, wire and ornamental iron fences,, tejrra-cotta, water heaters, cork insulation, fireproofing construction, fire doors, door hangers, stair building, builders’ supplies, glass specialties, electrical supplies, expanded metal fireproofing, roofing tile, refrigerators, ranges, fireproofing floors and contractors’ equipment.
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL ART COMMISSION.
The Municipal Art Commission has disapproved the design of a fountain to commemorate the “Slocum” disaster, to be located in Tompkins Square. The location is not considered good, and the design, which is
IN USE ON STATEN ISLAND FERRY BOATS, NEW YORK CITY.
The Thickest Rubber Tiling on the Market, being full threeeighths of an inch in thickness—much to the advantage of its wearing qualities.
Suitable wherever a Noiseless, Attractive, Durable and Sanitary Floor is required.
SEND FOR SAMPLE TILES.
Th e proposition we can make will show that the price of Interlocking Lub
ber Tiling is no longer prohibitive.
Manufactured under Letters Patent No. 708,472 and sold exclusively by us and our representatives.
PENNSYLVANIA RUBBER COMPANY
NEW YORK : 1665 Broadway
ST. LOUIS : 826 S. 18th Street
JEANNETTE, PA. CHICAGO : 166 Lake Street
PHILADELPHIA : 615 N. Broad Street
LONDON : 4 Snow Hill
OKONITE
INSULATED ELECTRIC LIGHT WIRES
Are pronounced by leading Architects to be SAFE, DURABLE and EASILY ADJUSTED for the inside wiring of PUBLIC and PRIVATE BUILDINGS.
Candee Weatherproof Wires Okonite Waterproof Tape Manson Protecting Tape
Willard L. Candee, H. Durant Chebver,
Managers.
Geo. T. Manson, Gen’l Supt.W. H. Hodgins, Sec’y.
SOLE MANUFACTURERS
THE OKONITE CO., Ltd.
253 Broadway, New YorkTRADE MARK
RFG. U.S. PATFNT OFFICE.
SOCIETIES
SO. CALIFORNIA CHAPTER, A. I. A.
At the monthly meeting and dinner of the Southern California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, at the Bristol, January 9, the subject of building headquarters for the Chapter was brought up by John P. Krempel and President A. P. Rosenheim appointed a committee, consisting of Mr. Krempel, Octavius Morgan and John Parkinson, to take charge of the project. Already $3,000 has been pledged.
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, A. I. A.
Committees from the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the T-Square Club, accompanied by Attorney Francis Fisher Kane, called on Judge Audenried, secretary of the Board of Judges, January 19, and presented resolutions adopted by both bodies urging that when a vacancy occurs in the Board of Education an architect be appointed. Judge Audenried said he would take pleasure in
submitting their suggestions to his fellowjudges at the next meeting of the Board.
BUILDERS EXCHANGE LEAGUE, PITTSBURGH.
A Hall of Exhibits, to be a permanent addition to Pittsburgh’s attractions, will be opened January 25 by the Builders’ Exchange League on the sixth floor of the Heeren building, at Penn avenue and Eighth street. Over 6,000 square feet of floor space has been allotted to the exhibit, and this is occupied by comprehensive displays of 65 exhibits, both local and foreign. The prime purpose of the Hall of Exhibits is to provide suitable facilities where the architects, contractors, or prospective builder can inspect all classes of material under one roof. All exhibits are elaborate and represent practically everything used in modern building. Several firms have spent over $1,000 in providing their display. The opening address, “Modern Construction,” will be given by Henry Hornbostel, of New York, who is the architect of the Carnegie Technical Schools. Other prominent speakers from other Exchanges will be present. The regular inspection hours will
‘be from 1 to 10 p. m. and the innovation is expected to attract much attention in every way. Included in the exhibits are structural steel, sanitary goods, art and mosaic glass, manufactured stone, tile, natural and art marble, slate, clay products, hardwood and parquetry floors, architectural sheetmetal work, metal windows, ceiling and sky lights, decorative fronts in ornamental plaster, wood and composition, wood columns, furnaces, building papers, water stills, face brick, lightning rods, steam and hot water radiation, paints and varnishes, wire and ornamental iron fences,, tejrra-cotta, water heaters, cork insulation, fireproofing construction, fire doors, door hangers, stair building, builders’ supplies, glass specialties, electrical supplies, expanded metal fireproofing, roofing tile, refrigerators, ranges, fireproofing floors and contractors’ equipment.
NEW YORK MUNICIPAL ART COMMISSION.
The Municipal Art Commission has disapproved the design of a fountain to commemorate the “Slocum” disaster, to be located in Tompkins Square. The location is not considered good, and the design, which is