The imperishable building material: its nature, properties, and applications; A book of information to home builders, home owners, architects, contractors, U.S. Kellastone Co., McCormick Building, Chicago, Ill., undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

undated

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-361870

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  • Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection
  • The imperishable building material: its nature, properties, and applications; A book of information to home builders, home owners, architects, contractors, U.S. Kellastone Co., McCormick Building, Chicago, Ill., undated
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Description

Trade catalog detailing different ways U.S. Kellastone Co. products, such as stucco, flint roofing, and flint flooring, can be used to build and renovate buildings. Articles showcasing company products and their uses are accompanied by photographic prints and illustrations.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stucco
kellastone
roofing
flooring
interior design
advertising
flint (rock)
building materials
business (commercial function)
photographic prints
illustrations (layout features)
printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Physical Descrption

1 trade catalog, 28 pages : color illustrations, photographic prints ; 8 7/8 x 5 7/8 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.652

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Chicago (Cook county, Illinois)

Record Details

Originator

U.S. Kellastone Co. (Publisher)

Material Type

printed ephemera
trade catalogs

Other Organizations

U.S. Kellastone Co.

Subjects

Advertisement
House

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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