A survey of the principal types and groups of permanently constructed industrial houses, The Atlas Portland Cement Company, New York, N.Y., undated

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Box 11

GUSN

GUSN-363447

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Description

Trade catalog published by The Atlas Portlant Cement Company discussing the topic of industrial housing, why it is necessary, and the construction of industrial housing. Black-and-white photographs and floor plans of sample concrete houses are included throughout. Photographs and illustrations related to material manufacturing are also included. Information on materials manufactured for use in industrial housing is provided. Examples of industrial housing built for specific companies are also featured.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
portland cement
cement (construction material)
concrete
manufacturing
industrial housing
business (commercial function)
photographic prints
floor plans
illustrations (layout features)
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 42 pages : illustrations, photographic prints, plans ; 11 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.761

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

The Atlas Portland Cement Company (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

The Atlas Portland Cement Company

Subjects

Advertisement
Concrete
Cement
Industrialization
House
Architecture
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 11

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