shingle
The Horseshoe Spring‐Lock Shingle (Patten’s Patent) just out. This Shingle can be put on in one‐half the time it requires with any other shingle now in the market. Is cheap, durable, secure, thoroughly water‐tight and makes a good appearance as a roof covering. Two (2) sizes.
THORN’S PATENT ROOFING and WALL TILES,the most perfect and Unique Roof, Gable, Tower, and Wall covering, yet produced in metal. On the roof in appearance they are like terra cotta earthen tiles, and are better, and half the cost. Four (4) designs or sizes are made.
All the above goods are packed a square to the box and delivered f.o.b. cars in Philadelphia.
For particulars, price lists, etc., address
THORN SHINGLE & ORNAMENT CO.12th & Callowhill Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
THE PULLMAN SASH BALANCE.
window sash balance
A MORE PERFECT and ECONOMICALBalance than Weights and Cords.Works smoother and easierthan any other device.
No Boxes or Pockets in Frame necessary.
IT IS ADJUSTABLE.
Made entirely of steel. The best coil spring is used, it being encased in a drawn steel drum, and a metallic tape fastened on outside of drum to operate sash.
Is very compact, occupying space required for ordinary sash pulley.
This Balance entirely overcomes the difficulty of friction occasioned by counter weights.
It relieves the entire heft of sash.A 75 to 100 lb. sash works as easily as a very light one. Applied to old windows as readily as to new, without altering frame or sash.Will last a lifetime.
The Pullman Balance is being introduced to all the leading Architects and Builders in the country, and they pronounce them far superior to the old method.
Send for Description and Prices.
☞A fair discount to the Hardware trade.
PULLMAN SASH BALANCE CO.,Rochester, N. Y.
——THE——Standard Wood Turning Co.
baluster
baluster
58 BAY STREET,Jersey City, N. J.
MACHINE‐TURNEDBALUSTERS
Various Sizes and Patterns Dovetailed ready for use, with Tait’s Patent Dovetail.
PEDESTAL and TURNED NEWELS.
STAIR RAILS,
Of all dimensions, worked, ready to put up.
Send 4c. Stamp for our 32‐page Catalogue, containing 200 Illustrations of Balusters, Pedestal Newels, Brackets, Drops, etc.
baluster
baluster
ANDERSON & DICKEY
Architectural Wood Turning
——AND——
Spiral Moulding,
43 Bristol Street
BOSTON, MASS.
All kinds of Newels, Stair Posts, Balusters, Rails, Table and Chair Legs, etc.
Wood Mantels, Office Fittings, Interior Decorations, etc.
Rope Moulding and Twist Screen Work, etc. Architects’ Designs a specialty.
Estimates given. Send 2‐cent stamp for illustrated catalogue.
No. 11 PLANER & MATCHER
planer
Double Belted and Geared Lower Rolls.
Special Machinery for Car Work and the latest improved Woodworking Machinery of all kinds.
C. B. ROGERS & CO.Norwich, Conn.109 Liberty Street,New York.
CHARTER’S GAS ENGINE.
The safest, most reliable and economical Motor in existence.
Independent of Gas Works and Machines.
So it can be usedanywhere.
2 to 25 H. P.
2 to 25 H. P.
Makes its Own GasAT COST OF ABOUT65 cents per M Feet.
A Saving of 25 to 85 per cent guaranteed over all other Gas Engines.
Chicago Agent:H. H. Latham, 42 Dearborn Street.
New York House: 12 Cortlandt Street.
Williams & Orton Mfg. Co.
P. O. Box 148.STERLING, ILL.
Shimer’s Variety Moulder, withSurface Moulding Attachment.
FOR SINKINGpanels with pattern guided by pin that automatically takes its position when you start the Machine, and drops out of the way when you stop it. The Cutter in the overhanging arm of the Machine has a perpendicular adjustment of one inch, and is operated by the handle shown in the cut attached to an eccentric lever that is automatically locked to the one position when at work.
TO CHANGEfrom Surface Moulder to Variety Moulder, disconnect the rod that runs the incline on the T lever and pin it up. Run the housing up by means of the hand wheel until it stands above the belt line, remove the one spindle, substitute the other and set screw it to the housing. Turn the small table back under the arm. Raise the arm, disconnect the shaft that runs the upper pulley, and the Machine becomes an Edge Moulder without having any of its parts unbolted and laid away.
You never tire of the make up of this Machine, which is as simple and effective as it is durable.
woodworking machine
Reversible Cutters for any shape of mould made to order, and warranted to cut free and easy.
For Circulars and full information, address,
SAMUEL J. SHIMER,
MANUFACTURER of the SHIMER CUTTER HEADS and SPECIAL WOODWORKING MACHINERY,
MILTON,PENN.
The MasonREDUCING VALVEGives satisfaction wherever usedOFFICE 22 CENTRAL ST. BOSTON, MASS.
The MasonREDUCING VALVE
Gives satisfaction wherever usedOFFICE 22 CENTRAL ST. BOSTON, MASS.
reducing valve
CARPENTERS’ MACHINERY,HAND AND FOOT POWER.
Lathes,Rip Saws,Tenoners,Cross Cut Saws,Mortisers,Combined Saws,Scroll Saws,Jig Saws,Groovers,Edge Moulders,Formers.Dado Heads.
woodworker operating machine
FRED. A. RICH, 25 South Canal Street, Chicago.
ROOFING ✠ SLATE.The AMERICAN BANGOR SLATE CO.,Miners and Manufacturers of best Pennsylvania Black Roofing Slate,BANGOR, PENN.Address correspondence toJ. EDGAR MITCHELL, Sec’y and Treas., Allentown, Pa.
PARQUET FLOORS
(Butcher’s Patent).
PARQUET FLOORSCHAS. BUTCHER. & Co. BOSTON
PARQUET FLOORSCHAS. BUTCHER. & Co. BOSTON
The only Wood Flooring made on the correct principle, being laid with perforated metal tongues so that Floors of any thickness from ¼ inch up can be laid and blind‐nailed.
Butcher’s Boston Polish is the best finish for Hardwood Floors. For sale by agents in all large cities. Full information on application to
THE BUTCHER FLOORING CO.,
9 and 11 Haverhill Street,BOSTON, MASS.
“BUILDING”——AN——Architectural Weekly.PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.
Devoted to Architecture, Engineering, Furniture, Decoration, and Ornament.Subscription,$6 a year.Sample subscription of three months,$1.50Single Copies,15 cents.
page decoration
MONTHLY NUMBER.
A special feature of these numbers will beSmall Country and City Houses, with plans and details.
Subscription,$1.75 a year.Sample subscription of three months,50 cents.Single Copies,15 cents.
page decoration
JUST PUBLISHED.
INTERIOR DECORATION.
room interior
ByArnold W. BrunnerandThomas Tryon, Architects. One Quarto Vol., Cloth, Price, $3.00.Containing, besides introductory remarks, chapters on The Hall, The Staircase, The Library, The Parlor, The Dining‐room, The Study, The Bedrooms.
This book is fully illustrated with 75 drawings of interiors, details, furniture, etc. It contains suggestions for the treatment of both city and country houses, and indicates methods for altering and improving old work. It is written with a view of interesting non‐professional readers and all who care to beautify their homes, as well as architects and decorators.
page decoration
NEW BOOKS.
Improved Plumbing Appliances.ByJ. Pickering Putnam, Architect. This work was printed last year in serial form in “Building,” and has since then been carefully revised and brought out in book form, as being worthy of more permanent form. With 91 illustrations. One octavo volume, cloth, price, $1.50.
Architectural Studies.Vol. II.JUST PUBLISHED, PART 6.
$500 to $2,500 Houses, giving perspectives, elevations and plans, with specifications, bills of materials and estimates of cost. One Paper Portfolio, 12 plates, Price,$1.00.
PLATE.PLATE.I.—$500 House.VII.—$1,000 House.II.—$700 „VIII.—$1,000 „III.—$800 „IX.—$1,200 „IV.—$800 „X.—$1,500 „V.— $900 „XI.—$2,000 „VI.—$1,000 „XII.—$2,500 „
PART 7.INTERIOR WOODWORK——FOR——HOUSES OF MODERATE COST.One paper portfolio, $1.00.
Plates XIII and XIV.—Two China Closets, with details. XV.—Parlor Mantel, with details. XVI.—Book Shelves, with details. XVII.—Staircase Screen, with details. XVIII.—Two Bedroom Mantels, with details. XIX and XX. Entrance Hall and Staircase, with details. XXI.—Bathroom, with details. XXII.—Hall Fireplace, with details. XXIII.—Library Bookcase, with details. XXIV.—Dining‐room Mantel, with details.
PART 8.STORE FITTINGS.
LIST OF PLATES.—Plate 25, Counter and Showcase, with Details; 26, Detached Case, with Details; 27, Wall‐shelving, with Details; 28, Telephone Case, with Details; 29, Counter for Druggist, with Details; 30, Wall Cases, with Details; 31, Two Counters, with Details; 32, Two Detached Cases, with Details; 33, Prescription Counter, with Details; 34, Perfumery Case, with Details; 35, Wall Shelving, with Details; 36, Cashier’s Desk, with Details. One Paper Portfolio, Twelve Plates.
Price, $1.00.
A Most Complete Work of Details.
Modern Architectural Practice.
No. 1.A Large Country House in Detail.
By BRUCE PRICE, Archt.
This number contains twenty‐four 12 × 15 plates, and full specifications illustrated by woodcuts and diagrams. One Large Quarto, 12 × 15, Boards.
Price, $5.00.
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES.VOL. I.
One Large Quarto Vol., Cloth, Price $5. Containing 60 large Lithographic Plates, treating on the following Subjects.
PART I.—LOW COST HOUSES, including prize designs, with elevations, plans, details, specifications, bills of materials, and estimates of cost. 12 large (11 × 14) plates of practical designs, costing from $500 to $3,000.
PART II.—STORE FRONTS AND INTERIOR DETAILS. 12 plates and descriptive letterpress.
PART III.—STABLES. Containing 12 plates of Stables, suitable for village lots, ranging in cost from $300 upward.
PART IV.—SEASIDE AND SOUTHERN HOUSES. 12 plates of designs for Cheap Houses, with ample verandas, suited to a summer climate. Average cost, $1,500.
PART V.—OUT‐BUILDINGS. Containing 12 plates of designs of Small Stables, Summer Houses, Pavilions, Privies, Fences, Gates, etc.
Each of these parts may be obtained separately when desired. Paper portfolio, 12 plates and descriptive letterpress,$1 each.
W. T. COMSTOCK, Publisher,23 WARREN ST., NEW YORK.
THE LATEST & BEST IMPROVEDBRICKMACHINESFOR BOTH STEAMAND HORSE POWER.STEAM POWER BRICK MACHINE WITHOUT GEARING.WEIGHT 7000 LBS.STEAM POWER BRICK MACHINE READY FOR PULLEY.WEIGHT 7200 LBS.HORSE POWER BRICK MACHINEWT. 4500 LBS.SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUEHENRY MARTIN,INVENTOR, PROPRIETOR,AND MANUFACTURER.139 CHESTNUT ST.LANCASTER, PA., U. S. A.A. PALMER CO. ENG.
THE LATEST & BEST IMPROVEDBRICKMACHINESFOR BOTH STEAMAND HORSE POWER.
STEAM POWER BRICK MACHINE WITHOUT GEARING.WEIGHT 7000 LBS.
STEAM POWER BRICK MACHINE READY FOR PULLEY.WEIGHT 7200 LBS.
HORSE POWER BRICK MACHINEWT. 4500 LBS.
SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE
HENRY MARTIN,INVENTOR, PROPRIETOR,AND MANUFACTURER.139 CHESTNUT ST.LANCASTER, PA., U. S. A.A. PALMER CO. ENG.
Manufacturers and Dealers in Parquet and Inlaid Floors, Wainscoting, Etc.
J. DUNFEE & CO.,Wood Carpet and Weather StripsOF ALL KINDS,
102 Washington Street,—CHICAGO.SEND FOR CATALOGUE.Factory, 204 to 212 South Clinton Street.
B. G. UNDERWOOD,
ADVERTISING AGENT,
361 Broadway, New York,
AND
31 Pemberton Sq., Boston.
Cast Iron Gas and Water Pipes
1½ to 48 INCHES DIAMETER.
Cast Iron Flange Heating and Steam Pipes, Fire Hydrants and Stop Valves for Water or Gas, all Sizes.
ALL PIPE PROVED BY HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE.
GLOUCESTER IRON WORKS,GLOUCESTER CITY, N. J.SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY, Prest.JAMES P. MICHELLON, Secy.HENRY B. CHEW, Treas.OFFICE,WILLIAM SEXTON, Supt.6 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia.
VentilatoR.Patented May 4th, 1886.
For Bulk Windows.
For Bulk Windows.
Adapted for Dwellings, Stores, Hospitals, School Rooms, Offices, Public Institutions, &c., allowing ventilation without draught. Simple and readily adjustable.Manufactured and sold, Wholesale and Retail, also Patent Right for sale for States, United States or Canada, address
T. T. COHEN, 211 So. 13th St., Phila., Pa.
ESTABLISHED 1868 BY GEORGE HAYESTHE HAYES SKYLIGHTSPERFORATED METALLIC, INSECT & STORM PROOF BLINDSSEND FOR CATALOGUE71–8TH AVE. NEW YORK.
ESTABLISHED 1868 BY GEORGE HAYES
THE HAYES SKYLIGHTS
PERFORATED METALLIC, INSECT & STORM PROOF BLINDS
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
71–8TH AVE. NEW YORK.
COMBINATION SQUARE.
combination square
This tool, with its sliding blade and stock having right angle and mitre faces, level and scriber, is more than a substitute for a whole set of the common kind. It can be used in many places and for purposes that a stationary blade cannot.
Send for price.
L. S. STARRETT,Manufacturer of Fine Tools,ATHOL, MASS.
DRAFTSMANS’ ADJUSTABLE CURVE RULER.Highly Commended. Makes any Curve.
curve rule
For sale everywhere, 14 inch, $1.50; 30 inch, $2.87.Circular Gratis.FRANK W. DAVENPORT, Patentee and Manufacturer,Providence, R. I., U. S. A.
New York City. Room 217 Stewart Building.C. POWELL KARR, C.E.CONSULTING ARCHITECT.
Plans and Specifications prepared for Heating, Lighting, Ventilation and Sanitation of Buildings.
SPECIAL ATTENTION DEVOTED TO THE INSPECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES OF THEATERS, MUSIC HALLS, AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
ALLEN B. RORKE,
Contractor and Builder,
423 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
elevator
MORSE ELEVATOR WORKS.
Morse, Williams & Co.
Successors to CLEM & MORSE,BUILDERS OF ALL KINDS OFPassengerandFreightELEVATORS
Send for Circulars.OFFICE: 411 CHERRY STREET.Works: Frankford Avenue, Wildey and Shackamaxon StreetsPHILADELPHIA.NEW YORK OFFICE: 108 Liberty Street.
PASSENGERELEVATORS,MANUFACTURED BYHOWARD IRON WORKS,BUFFALO, N. Y.
The Elevators in the State Capitol, Albany, New York, were built by us, and many others in some of the finest buildings in the country.
GRAVES’ELEVATORS,PASSENGER and FREIGHT,MANUFACTURED BYL. S., GRAVES & SON, Rochester, N. Y.BRANCH OFFICE:46 Cortlandt Street, New York.
JOHN WHEELER,CARPENTER and BUILDER——OF——
ORNAMENTAL RUSTIC
ORNAMENTAL RUSTIC
WORK
Medals from American Institute, And other Associations.
P. O. Box 140.Cleveland St., Orange, N. J.
LEPAGE’STHE ONLY GENUINELIQUID GLUE
LEPAGE’STHE ONLY GENUINELIQUID GLUE
UNEQUALLED for CEMENTINGwood, glass, china, paper, leather, &c. Always ready for use.Pronounced strongest glue known.
AWARDED TWO GOLD MEDALS.
IS MADE BY THERussia Cement Co.,Gloucester, Mass.Sample 20c stamps
FIRST CLASSHEATING APPARATUS,J. REYNOLDS & SON,
Thirteenth and Filbert Streets,PHILADELPHIA, PA.
furnace
Manufacturers of
Steel Air Tight Furnaces,
KEYSTONE
Steel Furnaces.
BRICK SET AND PORTABLE.
For Anthracite and Bituminous Coal or Wood.
Our heaters are strictly first‐class, made of the best material and workmanship, and are supplied with the Reynolds’ Shaking Grate, the best labor and fuel saving appliances. They are absolutely Gas, Dust and Smoke Tight. Cooking Ranges, Low and Half Low Grates, in great variety of styles and sizes. Descriptive circulars sent free to any address. The trade supplied.
Our heaters are strictly first‐class, made of the best material and workmanship, and are supplied with the Reynolds’ Shaking Grate, the best labor and fuel saving appliances. They are absolutely Gas, Dust and Smoke Tight. Cooking Ranges, Low and Half Low Grates, in great variety of styles and sizes. Descriptive circulars sent free to any address. The trade supplied.
KEYSTONE FLOORING MACHINE.
KEYSTONE FLOORING MACHINE.
THE foremost floorer in the market. There are perhaps without a single exception more “Keystone” Flooring Machines in use than any other make in the market. Valuable references and testimonials and full information cheerfully given.
GOODELL & WATERS,3031 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.